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Event: SMASH: Sanchez vs Colucci     
Date:   Mar 20, 2021
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Tiotio. #CUT2#It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Tiotio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tiotio 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 throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiotio moves out of range as Muller throws a body kick.
Muller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tiotio's head.
Tiotio swings widly with a right hand
enabling Muller to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiotio swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Muller to counter with a crisp jab.
Muller defending well as Tiotio loads up on a big left hand.
Muller ducks under a wild hook from Tiotio.
Muller throwing a counter right hand but Tiotio manages to avoid it.
Tiotio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muller throwing a counter right hand but Tiotio manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiotio misses with a left hand #KD#
and Muller counters with a nice right hand that sends Tiotio toppling to the canvas! Tiotio scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Muller finish him?!#ROC#Tiotio is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ara Tiotio has been cut.
Muller walks into a straight right hand from Tiotio.
Muller cracks Tiotio with a good jab.
Tiotio is still on wobbly legs! Can Muller finish him?#T1#
Tiotio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tiotio seems to have recovered his senses.
Good exchange - Tiotio coming out on top.
Tiotio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Muller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Muller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Muller slips under a jab from Tiotio.
Muller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Muller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tiotio 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.
Muller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tiotio thuds his right hand into Muller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tiotio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muller. #T2#
Tiotio misses with an uppercut
and Muller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiotio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tiotio throws a series of punches but Muller moves out of range.
Muller swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#KD2#
Tiotio drops Muller with a beautiful combination! Muller stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tiotio is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Muller is rocked!
Tiotio cracks Muller with a left hook right on the temple and Muller goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Tiotio lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Muller is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ara Tiotio!
After winning the bout, Ara Tiotio thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Savage MMA Lowe vs Anthony     
Date:   Jan 30, 2021
#R1#
Delsarte throws a head kick that misses.
Delsarte lands a glancing blow to the side of Muller's head.
Delsarte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delsarte throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Muller tries to move into range but Delsarte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Muller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Delsarte.
Delsarte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Delsarte. Muller shrugs it off though.
Muller blocks a head kick by Delsarte.
Muller tries a quick counter leg kick but Delsarte is wise to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muller.
Muller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Delsarte. That snapped Muller's head back.
Delsarte lands with an uppercut that bounces Muller off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Muller misses with a head kick.
Delsarte just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Delsarte does no damage.
Delsarte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
It looks like Delsarte has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Muller throws a jab but it's blocked by Delsarte.
Delsarte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Delsarte scores with a sloppy right hand. Muller should have avoided that one.
Muller moves out of range of the body kick from Delsarte.
Delsarte fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Delsarte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Delsarte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Delsarte misses with a body kick.
Muller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Delsarte.#T2#
A right-left combo lands from Delsarte. #CUT#It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delsarte misses with a body shot.
Muller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Delsarte scores with a punch to the head.
Delsarte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delsarte connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Muller momentarily.
Delsarte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Muller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delsarte was well out of range. Poor timing from Muller.
Delsarte lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Muller misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Delsarte finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Delsarte is looking to score with low kicks.
Delsarte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Delsarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muller. #T3#
Delsarte lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Muller sizes up Delsarte with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte is looking to slow Muller down with leg kicks.
Delsarte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Muller on the side of the head.#ROC#Muller is rocked!
Delsarte cracks Muller's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Muller slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Delsarte can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gauthier Delsarte!
Our winner, Gauthier Delsarte, 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.

 

Event: K1 ATTACK 01 Muller vs Bagwis     
Date:   Jan 13, 2021
#R1#
Bagwis misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Bagwis.
Muller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bagwis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bagwis connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Bagwis misses its intended target.
Muller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A lazy left from Bagwis finds it's target.
Muller throws a jab when Bagwis was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bagwis! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagwis throws out a powerful jab.
Bagwis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Muller's head backwards.
Muller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bagwis momentarily. #T1#
Muller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bagwis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Muller misses the shot to the body.
Muller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Muller defending well as Bagwis loads up on a big left hand.
Bagwis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Muller moves out of range of the strikes.
Muller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bagwis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bagwis throws the left hand but Muller avoids the punch easily.
Muller misses with a lunging right hand
and Bagwis counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Bagwis connects with a quick right hand that sends Muller tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Huwan Bagwis!

 

Event: PF3 Boskins v Muller     
Date:   Apr 11, 2020
#R1#
Muller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boskins.
Boskins misses with a lunging right hand
and Muller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muller blocks a head kick by Boskins.
Muller lands a nice shot that snaps Boskins's head back.
Boskins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boskins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Muller clinches up against the cage.
Boskins takes an elbow to the temple.
Boskins 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boskins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boskins throws an elbow that misses.
Boskins is looking to break free of the clinch but Muller has double underhooks.
Muller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boskins lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Nicolas Muller 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 lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1##BC#
Boskins breaks the clinch.
Boskins throws a right hand that Muller ducks under and follows up with a left that Muller also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Muller has managed to clinch.
A short left from Boskins.
Boskins blocks the elbow strike.
Boskins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Boskins.
Muller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boskins working aggressively here.
Muller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boskins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Muller can turn it around.
Boskins is trying to break the clinch but Muller has him pressed against the cage.
Muller utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller prevents a body shot from Boskins.
Nice elbow from Muller.
Muller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boskins backwards. #T2#
Muller gets through Boskins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muller lands a body shot.
Boskins is breathing heavily.
Boskins takes an elbow to the temple.
Boskins avoids the elbow strike from Muller, against the cage.
Muller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Dwayne Boskins has been cut.
Muller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Muller.
Muller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boskins.
Boskins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boskins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Boskins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Muller lands a left hand.
Muller lands a damaging elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Muller.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muller.
Muller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boskins or not.
Muller lands a good knee to the midsection. Boskins won't want to take too many of those.
Muller landing knees to the body. #T3#
Muller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Muller.
Muller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees to the body from Muller.
Muller gets through Boskins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muller scores with a hook to the body.
Muller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Muller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boskins backwards.
Muller lands an elbow inside that Boskins shrugs off. #ROC2#
Boskins is rocked!
Muller digs a right hand underneath Boskins's ribcage. Boskins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Muller lands with a left to the head.
Oh Boskins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Boskins! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Muller.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolas Muller!
Nicolas Muller thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: TR14: ARAUJO VS. MULLER     
Date:   Mar 07, 2020
#R1#
Araujo has a takedown stuffed.
Muller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Araujo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Muller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Araujo scores with a hook to the body. Muller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Araujo tries to move into range but Muller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Muller as Araujo shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Araujo.
Araujo with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller defending well as Araujo loads up on a big left hand.
Araujo thuds his right hand into Muller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab from Muller does it's job there.
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!
Araujo blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Muller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Araujo.
Muller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muller wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Araujo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Muller tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Araujo is in Muller's guard.
Araujo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Muller is retaining full guard.
Araujo throwing strikes but missing.
Muller pulls Araujo in close to prevent any damage.
Muller is trying to control the position but Araujo postures up.
Muller is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Muller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Muller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Araujo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Muller pulls Araujo in to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Muller is trying to control the position but Araujo postures up.
Muller keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Araujo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Araujo drops back looking for a leg! Muller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Muller manages to kick Araujo off! Araujo jumps back into Muller's guard.
Muller pulls Araujo in close to prevent any damage.
Muller told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T3#
Araujo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Araujo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Muller has his hands on Araujo's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Muller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Horrible takedown attempt by Araujo or perhaps it was just good defense by Muller, which made it look bad.
Muller looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Araujo throws a hook to the side of Muller's head but Muller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Araujo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Araujo throws out a powerful jab.
Nicolas Muller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Araujo looks for a takedown but Muller sprawls well.
Muller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Araujo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Muller instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Araujo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Araujo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but Muller has him pressed against the ropes.
Muller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muller with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Thiago Araujo has been cut.#TD#
Araujo gets control of Muller's arms and successfully pulls guard. Araujo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Muller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nicolas Muller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thiago Araujo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
Muller lands a big right hand that sends Araujo crashing to the mat! Muller stays standing though and waves Araujo back to his feet!#ROC2#
Araujo is rocked!
Araujo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muller defends it nicely.
Araujo goes for a double leg but Muller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Muller continues to drive forward.
Araujo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Araujo shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Muller as Araujo shoots in.
Araujo staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Araujo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Muller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Muller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but Muller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Araujo to get the leverage. #T1#
Muller holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Muller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araujo.
Araujo is looking to stall here but Muller recovers full guard.
Araujo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Araujo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Muller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Muller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Araujo is controlling him.
Muller keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.
Muller looking to control.
Muller is pulling down on Araujo's head. It's preventing any offense from Araujo, at least for the moment.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Muller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Araujo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Araujo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Araujo passes Muller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thiago Araujo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Muller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Muller is looking to improve his position.
Muller works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Araujo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Araujo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Muller keeps moving.
Muller keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.
Araujo postures up and lands a big shot to Muller's brow.
Muller wants to stand up but Araujo is controlling him.
Araujo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muller can't keep his opponent in guard - Araujo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Araujo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Muller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Araujo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Araujo's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolas Muller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thiago Araujo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Muller throws a big shot that misses.
Araujo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thiago Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Araujo drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Muller has his feet on Araujo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Muller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muller wants it to stay on the feet.
Araujo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Muller misses.
Araujo darts in looking for a takedown but Muller gets double underhooks and turns Araujo into the ropes.
Araujo misses with a body shot. #TD#
Araujo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Muller's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Muller is retaining full guard.
Araujo is working hard here to advance position.
Araujo forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Araujo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Muller is pressing down on Araujo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Muller is pulling down on Araujo's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Araujo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Araujo won't allow Muller to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Araujo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Araujo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Araujo distracts Muller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Araujo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Muller controls Araujo momentarily but Araujo frees himself.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo is looking to work some ground and pound but Muller has wrist control.
Araujo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Araujo trying to control but Muller is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Nice cross by Muller.
Muller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Araujo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Muller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muller wants it to stay on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Araujo blocks the low kick.
Muller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nicolas Muller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Araujo throws a poor cross that misses
and Muller counters with a nice body shot.
Araujo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Muller counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Muller thows a leg kick but Araujo checks it #TD#
and Araujo counters with a single leg into guard. Muller didn't expect that.
Muller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Muller pulls Araujo in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo postures up.
Muller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Muller keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Muller is keeping the position.
Muller trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nicolas 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolas Muller!

Nicolas Muller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: TR9: BUNYASARN VS. MENEZES     
Date:   Feb 08, 2020
#R1#
Muller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcon. Garcon obviously looking to wear him down.
Muller swings for the body but Garcon moves out of range.
Garcon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Muller throws a lazy right hand but Garcon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcon lands with a good body shot.
Jean Paul Garcon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Muller's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Muller throws a low kick, looking for Garcon's leg but Garcon calmly moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Muller.
Garcon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Garcon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Garcon throws an off balance right hand
and Muller counters with a nice uppercut.
Muller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Muller keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Garcon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Garcon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Muller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Garcon misses with a straight right.
Garcon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Muller cracks the inside of Garcon's front leg.
Muller connects with an inside leg kick.
Garcon lands a nice hook to Muller's body. Muller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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. #CL#
Muller drives through and clinches with Garcon against the ropes.
Garcon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcon has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Muller lands an elbow inside that Garcon shrugs off. #T2#
Muller tries to land knees in the clinch but Garcon avoids the damage to the body.
Muller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcon works on Muller's body with a couple of short punches.
Garcon can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
Garcon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muller prevents a body shot from Garcon.
Garcon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garcon misses with a body punch.
Muller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garcon backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garcon.
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcon scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Garcon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcon.
Garcon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garcon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Muller is breathing heavily.
Garcon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Garcon dodges an elbow strike from Muller.
Garcon prevents a body shot from Muller.
Garcon can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcon.
Garcon pushes Muller back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
A short left from Garcon.
Muller tries to throw a body punch but Garcon avoids it by throwing Muller back against the ropes.
Muller tries to throw a body punch but Garcon avoids it by throwing Muller back against the ropes.
Garcon tries to throw a body punch but Muller avoids it by throwing Garcon back against the ropes.
Garcon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Garcon.
Garcon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mullers head.
Garcon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garcon can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
Garcon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Garcon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garcon lands an uppercut.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garcon gets through Muller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muller takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Garcon on the inside.
Garcon lands a shot to the body.
Garcon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garcon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcon's elbow.
Garcon gets through Muller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garcon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garcon.
Garcon lands a body punch.
Garcon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muller's elbow.
Garcon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garcon lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Garcon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garcon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garcon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garcon misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Garcon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Garcon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garcon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Muller throws a leg kick but Garcon moved away.
Garcon is looking to slow Muller down with leg kicks.
Garcon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garcon.
Muller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muller counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller slips under a jab.
Muller tries a low kick but Garcon avoids it.#CL2#
Muller gets tackled into the ropes by Garcon. Garcon maintains the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Muller.
Muller has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Garcon tries a body shot but Muller blocks it. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Garcon.
Garcon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Muller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Garcon - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Garcon as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garcon.
Garcon tries to work over Muller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Garcon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garcon lands a hook that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Garcon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jean Paul Garcon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Garcon tries to work over Muller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garcon avoids the elbow strike from Muller, against the ropes.
Garcon has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Garcon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Garcon.
Garcon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muller takes a shot to the head. #T2#
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 right handed body shot lands from Garcon.
Garcon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Muller is rocked!
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Muller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garcon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcon misses with some punches.
Garcon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Garcon.
Garcon unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Muller! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Garcon is unloading with more strikes now! Muller drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Paul Garcon!
Jean Paul Garcon 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.

 

Event: TR6: BOAGRIUS VS. PETERSON     
Date:   Jan 11, 2020
#R1#
Nikil Jr tries to clinch up.
Nikil Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Muller can pounce on him. #CL2#
Nikil Jr has managed to clinch.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Muller with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Kenrick Nikil Jr has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Muller.
Nikil Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muller.
Nikil Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikil Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikil Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Nikil Jr misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Muller breaks the clinch.
Muller punishes Nikil Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Muller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Nikil Jr with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Muller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nikil Jr looks to clinch
and Muller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nikil Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Muller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Muller.
Muller swings for the body but Nikil Jr moves out of range.
Nikil Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Muller is fending him off so far but Nikil Jr persists. Nope, Muller circles away and we're back to standing.
Muller scores with a jab. Nikil Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Muller forces Nikil Jr back against the ropes and clinches.
Muller blocking some punches.
Nikil Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muller. #T2#
Nikil Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Muller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller lands with a left to the head.
Nikil Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikil Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nikil Jr. #BC#
Muller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muller scores with a hook.#CL2#
Nikil Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Muller scores with a shot to the side of Nikil Jr's head.
Nikil Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Nikil Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nikil Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Muller.
Muller struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikil Jr controls his hands.
Muller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller misses with an elbow over the top.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Nikil Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Muller tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Muller blocking some punches.
Nikil Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Muller.
Nikil Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Muller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Muller lands an elbow inside that Nikil Jr shrugs off.
Muller tries to land knees in the clinch but Nikil Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Muller obliges.
Nikil Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Muller lands an elbow just above Nikil Jr 's eye. #CUT#
That has opened up Kenrick Nikil Jr's cut even more.
Nikil Jr misses with some punches.
Muller cracks Nikil Jr with a nice body shot.
Muller lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muller lands an elbow inside that Nikil Jr shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nikil Jr.
Muller tries a body shot but Nikil Jr blocks it.
Nikil Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller blocking some punches. #T4#
Muller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Nikil Jr misses with some punches.
Muller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Muller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Nikil Jr is rocked!
Muller controlling the position using the Thai clinch, unloads with a massive knee! Boom! He's out cold and slumps to the floor against the ropes! I can't wait to see the slow motion replay of that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Nicolas Muller!
Our winner, Nicolas 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.
Kenrick Nikil Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I will return. I will overcome this loss. A true warrior learns from his failures as much as from his successes.'.

 

Event: TR4: CAMARA VS. SAADES     
Date:   Dec 28, 2019
#R1#
Bullet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bullet lands a leg kick that knocks Muller off balance momentarily.
Bullet scores with a jab.
Muller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muller scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller jabs Bullet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bullet has been working on his boxing with his coaches at UnderGround BJJ & MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Muller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Muller misses with a wild body shot.
Nicolas Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Muller throws a head kick but Bullet moves out of range.
Muller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bullet.
Muller throws an overhand right that lands on Bullet's shoulder, as Bullet tries to avoid the shot.
Bullet misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Bullet does it's job there.#CUT#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.#CL#
Bullet takes the fight into the clinch.
Bullet has had enough of the clinch but Muller keeps him there for the moment.
Bullet lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Muller lands a right hand.
Bullet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bullets head.
Bullet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Bullet.
Bullet lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullet blocks an elbow strike from Muller.
Muller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Bullet throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from Bullet.
A shot in the inside from Bullet.
Muller throws a head punch that misses.
Bullet has Muller pressed against the ropes, preventing Muller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bullet avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muller misses with a punch on the inside.
Muller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muller lands with a right to the head.
Bullet lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Muller trying to land knees to the body.
Muller scores with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Muller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bullet takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bullet thows a leg kick but Muller checks it
and Muller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bullet throws a big shot that misses.
Muller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, jab by Muller - just one landing.
A lazy left from Bullet finds it's target.#T4#
Muller misses with a right hand
and Bullet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Nicolas Muller's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bullet misses with a wild combination.
Bullet throws a poor cross that misses
and Muller counters with a straight right hand.
Muller tries to clinch but Bullet moves out of range.
Muller cracks Bullet with a good jab.
Muller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bullets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Muller scores with a hook to the body. Bullet takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolas Muller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicolas Muller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
Muller lands a big right hand that sends Bullet crashing to the mat! Muller stays standing though and waves Bullet back to his feet!#KD2#
Muller lands a big right hand that sends Bullet crashing to the mat! Muller stays standing though and waves Bullet back to his feet!#ROC2#
Bullet is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller fakes the body blow, causing Bullet to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Bullet goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nicolas Muller!
Nicolas Muller thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: TR1: BOAGRIUS VS. MULLER     
Date:   Nov 30, 2019
#R1#
Muller lands a lovely overhand right.
Muller connects with a leg kick. Boagrius looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Muller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Muller is looking to clinch.
Muller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muller throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Boagrius to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Boagrius clinches up against the ropes.
Boagrius misses with the head strike.
Boagrius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Muller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boagrius. #T1#
Boagrius works on Muller's body with a couple of short punches.
Muller looks winded!
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boagrius lands a shot to the body.
Boagrius lands a shoulder strike.
Boagrius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Boagrius lands a big right hand that drops Muller! The killer instinct kicks in and Boagrius finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Boagrius!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orpheus Boagrius!
Orpheus Boagrius is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Orpheus Boagrius, 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.

 

Event: EFC Bangsit vs Lee     
Date:   Oct 12, 2019
#R1#
Tronstone lunges at Muller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Muller's hand.
Tronstone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muller wants to clinch up but Tronstone keeps it at a distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Tronstone misses its target.
Tronstone throws a body shot but no joy.
Tronstone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muller.
Tronstone throws a jab but it's blocked by Muller.
And Muller responds with a good body kick, but Tronstone manages to step out the way in time.
Tronstone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muller.
Tronstone throws a right hand that misses
and Muller counters with a stiff right hand.
Tronstone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tronstone misses with the body kick
enabling Muller to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tronstone.
Tronstone tests Muller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Muller throws a sloppy head kick
and Tronstone counters with an inside leg kick.
Tronstone scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Tronstone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Muller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Muller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tronstone.
Tronstone throws a jab but it's blocked by Muller.
Muller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick by Tronstone misses
and Muller counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tronstone's knee momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tronstone.
Muller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Muller!
Tronstone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muller.
Tronstone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tronstone, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Muller. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Muller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tronstone swings widly with a right hand
and Muller counters with a right hand to the body.
Tronstone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tronstone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Muller throws a leg kick but Tronstone sees it coming and moves out of range.
Muller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tronstone. That did some damage!
Nicolas Muller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tronstone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Muller counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tronstone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ike Tronstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tronstone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muller.
Muller feints and then cracks Tronstone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tronstone down.
Tronstone dips to his left and cracks Muller with an uppercut!#CL2#
Muller clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Muller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Muller throws an elbow that misses.
Tronstone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Muller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tronstone tries for a takedown but Muller manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Tronstone has Muller pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tronstone pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Muller tumbling to the mat - Tronstone dives into Muller's guard.
Muller wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tronstone throws a big right hand that misses.
Tronstone being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Muller has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Muller manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Muller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Muller using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tronstone is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Muller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Muller.
Muller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Muller lands a left hand.
Tronstone takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Ike Tronstone has been cut.
Muller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muller looking to throw knees to the head but Tronstone is blocking nicely.
Tronstone tries to circle away but Muller has him pinned against the cage.
Muller is pressed up against the cage. Tronstone 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ike Tronstone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Muller clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolas Muller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ike Tronstone's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tronstone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Muller lands a jab.
Muller misses with a body shot.
Nicolas Muller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tronstone misses with a straight right.
Tronstone throws a right hand that misses
and Muller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Muller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab lands there for Tronstone.
Muller pushes Tronstone away with a front kick.#KD2#
Muller lands a big head kick that sends Tronstone tumbling to the mat! Muller takes a step backwards and waves Tronstone back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tronstone misses with a jab to the body
and Muller counters with a huge left! Tronstone is in big trouble! He's backing up but Muller isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tronstone from any more damage. A dominating finish by Muller!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolas Muller!
Nicolas Muller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: EFC Bangsit vs De Silva 2     
Date:   Sep 21, 2019
#R1#
OConnell 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.
OConnell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
OConnell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but OConnell circles away quickly and effectively.
OConnell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Muller lands a glancing blow to the side of OConnell's head.
OConnell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab lands there for Muller.#CUT#
It looks like Paul OConnell has been cut.
Muller lands a nice hook to OConnell's body. OConnell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller throws a combination that misses
letting OConnell counter with a right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - OConnell scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OConnell throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1##CL2#
OConnell drives through and clinches with Muller against the cage.
Muller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OConnell avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body.
OConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
OConnell pushes Muller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muller.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through OConnell's defenses.
Muller lands a damaging elbow.
Muller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from OConnell fails to land.
Muller lands a shoulder strike.
Muller with a knee to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Paul OConnell's cut even more.
Muller lands an elbow inside that OConnell shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
OConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OConnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muller backwards. #T2#
Muller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. OConnell is defending well for now.
OConnell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Muller avoiding damage as OConnell throws knees to the body.
Muller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by OConnell.
Muller throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muller.
OConnell tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OConnell's elbow.
OConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
OConnell takes an elbow to the temple.
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OConnell misses with the head strike.
OConnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Muller trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Muller. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from OConnell fails to land.
OConnell tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from OConnell fails to land.
Muller misses with an elbow over the top.
OConnell trying to land knees to the body.
OConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OConnell misses with some punches.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by OConnell.
OConnell blocks an elbow strike.
Muller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but OConnell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Muller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
OConnell closes the distance and pushes Muller back into the cage.
OConnell blocks an elbow strike.
Muller blocks a body shot from OConnell.
OConnell digs a right hand underneath Muller's ribcage. Muller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
OConnell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Muller throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
OConnell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OConnell avoids a wild elbow strike from Muller.
OConnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
The cut above Paul OConnell's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
OConnell blocks an elbow strike from Muller.
OConnell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muller.
Muller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Muller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OConnell.
Muller lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by OConnell.
OConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muller's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muller connects with a nasty looking knee right to OConnell's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolas Muller dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
OConnell moves in looking to clinch but Muller pushes him off.
And Muller counters with a quick kick to the body but OConnell blocks it.
Muller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OConnell.
Muller throws a sloppy body shot
and OConnell counters with a stiff right hand.
Muller throws a low kick but OConnell avoids it.
OConnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Paul OConnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muller blocks a jab.
Muller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
OConnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
OConnell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muller circles away quickly and effectively.
Muller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent OConnell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
OConnell lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muller blocks a leg kick.
Muller looks to score with a jab to the body but OConnell is just out of range.#T1##CL2#
OConnell clinches up against the cage.
Muller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
OConnell managing to block the knees to the body from Muller.
OConnell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OConnell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muller tries to throw a body punch but OConnell avoids it by throwing Muller back against the cage.
Muller trying to land knees to the body.
OConnell tries to throw a body punch but Muller avoids it by throwing OConnell back against the cage.
Muller lands with a short shot to the head.
OConnell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
OConnell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OConnell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muller avoiding damage as OConnell throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muller just misses with a elbow thrown towards OConnell's brow.
OConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OConnell.
OConnell scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
OConnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
OConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muller lands an elbow just above OConnell 's eye.
OConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muller's elbow.
OConnell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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 blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller lands with a short shot to the head.
Muller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short left from Muller.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
OConnell 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.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muller just misses with a elbow thrown towards OConnell's brow.
Muller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but OConnell blocks it with crossed arms.
OConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OConnell can do to turn this around?
Muller lands a right hand.
Muller tries a knee to the head but OConnell blocks it. #T3#
Muller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
OConnell is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Muller.
Muller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Muller lands a damaging elbow.
OConnell blocks an elbow strike from Muller.
Muller scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Muller scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muller just misses with a elbow thrown towards OConnell's brow.
Muller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
OConnell tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.
OConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Muller scores with a nice short uppercut.
OConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
OConnell 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.#T4#
OConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
OConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muller's elbow.
Muller lands a left hand that snaps the head of OConnell backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller lands a right hand that snaps the head of OConnell backwards.
Muller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Muller.
Muller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Muller working OConnell over with knees to the body.
Muller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Muller lands an elbow just above OConnell 's eye. #CUT#
Paul OConnell's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Muller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
OConnell tries to throw a body punch but Muller avoids it by throwing OConnell back against the cage.
Muller lands with a left to the head.
OConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolas Muller dominated that second round.
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.
#R3#
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Muller throws an absolute beast of a head kick! OConnell is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nicolas Muller!
A victorious Nicolas Muller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: EFC Izmir vs Pulu     
Date:   Aug 31, 2019
#R1#
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 jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thompson! But no joy.
Patrick Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Muller lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thompson takes a step back to recover.
Thompson blocks the body kick.
Muller misses with a few strikes there.
Good shot there by Thompson.#CUT2#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Thompson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Muller doesn't seem phased though.
Muller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Thompson lands a right hand.
Muller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson pushes Muller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thompson tries a body shot but Muller blocks it. #T1#
Thompson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Muller is breathing heavily.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thompson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muller prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson pushes Muller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson pushes Muller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Muller prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Muller is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Thompson lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Oh Muller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Thompson digs a right hand into Muller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muller's gas tank.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thompson is working Muller over against the cage.
Thompson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Muller to his knees! Thompson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Thompson! Patrick Thompson retains his super heavyweight title!

 

Event: EFC Panda vs Takeishi     
Date:   Aug 03, 2019
#R1#
Muller throws a sloppy head kick and Avisu Kona moves out of range easily. #CL#
Avisu Kona has Muller up against the cage in a clinch.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
Avisu Kona lands a nice shot to the body.
Avisu Kona lands a hook that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Avisu Kona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller throws an elbow that misses.
Muller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muller misses with a knee strike.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avisu Kona's elbow.
A short right from Avisu Kona on the inside.
Muller connects with a knee to the head.
Avisu Kona blocks an elbow strike from Muller.
Muller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avisu Kona misses with some punches.
Muller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Avisu Kona is defending well for now.
Avisu Kona blocks the elbow strike.
Muller prevents a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
Avisu Kona takes an elbow to the temple.
Muller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Muller misses with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Muller. #CUT2#
It looks like Santu Avisu Kona has been cut.
Muller connects with a knee to the head.
Avisu Kona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller misses with a punch to the body.
Avisu Kona blocking some punches.
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Muller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Avisu Konas head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muller misses with a body punch.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muller gets through Avisu Kona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avisu Kona looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Avisu Kona avoids a wild elbow strike from Muller.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller pushes off an throws an elbow but Avisu Kona leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avisu Kona's elbow.
Avisu Kona managing to block the knees to the body from Muller.
Muller lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice elbow from Muller.
Avisu Kona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mullers head.
Avisu Kona lands with a left to the head.
Muller misses with a knee to the head.
Muller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Avisu Kona is defending well for now.
Avisu Kona blocks an elbow strike from Muller.
Avisu Kona working aggressively here.
Avisu Kona works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Avisu Kona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Avisu Kona blocks an uppercut.
Muller struggles to land a body shot inside as Avisu Kona controls his hands.
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Avisu Kona. #CUT#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.#T3#
Avisu Kona blocking some punches.
Avisu Kona lands a left hand.
Muller looks winded!
Muller blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Avisu Kona fails to land.
Avisu Kona avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body.
A short right from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona blocking some punches.
Avisu Kona working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Avisu Kona's brow.
Muller pushes off an throws an elbow but Avisu Kona leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Avisu Kona misses with some punches.
Avisu Kona misses with a punch on the inside.
Muller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muller.
Muller with a knee to the head.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Avisu Kona.
Muller blocking some punches.
Muller misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Muller gets through Avisu Kona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muller misses with an elbow over the top.
Muller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Avisu Kona seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Muller can turn it around.
Muller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muller misses with some punches.
Avisu Kona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Avisu Kona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Avisu Kona prevents a body shot from Muller.
Avisu Kona has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Avisu Kona scores with a shot to the side of Muller's head.
Muller pushes off an throws an elbow but Avisu Kona leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Avisu Kona swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avisu Kona blocks an uppercut.
Avisu Kona avoids the elbow strike from Muller, against the cage.
Muller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Avisu Kona.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avisu Kona gets through Muller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Avisu Kona lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolas Muller dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Avisu Kona pushes Muller up against the cage in a clinch.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Avisu Kona gets through Muller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muller misses with a knee strike.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Muller.
Muller misses with a punch on the inside.
Muller working aggressively here.
Avisu Kona working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avisu Kona on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avisu Kona.
Muller landing knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Avisu Kona fails to land.
A short right from Avisu Kona on the inside.
Muller lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller working Avisu Kona over with knees to the body.#T1#
Muller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Avisu Kona has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Muller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
Muller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Avisu Kona is defending well for now.
Muller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller throws an elbow but it misses.
Avisu Kona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Avisu Kona throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
Avisu Kona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Avisu Kona blocks an elbow strike.
Muller missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muller.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Avisu Kona misses with the head strike.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Avisu Kona's defenses.
Avisu Kona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Avisu Kona looking to stall. #T2#
Muller landing knees to the head.
Avisu Kona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muller lands an elbow just above Avisu Kona 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muller scores with a knee to the head.
Muller landing knees to the head.
Avisu Kona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muller lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Avisu Kona is rocked!
Muller lands an elbow just above Avisu Kona 's eye.
Oh Avisu Kona is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Avisu Kona blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Avisu Kona fails to land.
Muller lands a hook that snaps the head of Avisu Kona backwards.
Nicolas Muller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Avisu Kona with a big uppercut! Avisu Kona tries to clinch up but Muller pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Avisu Kona to the mat! Avisu Kona covers up and Muller unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nicolas Muller!
An out of breath Nicolas Muller thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Santu Avisu Kona was interviewed post fight and said 'I would like my opponent to be tested by USADA please!!!'.

 

Event: NSC 37: Maximus vs Faiikiri     
Date:   Jul 09, 2019
#R1#
Muller with a jab.
Trowning throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
Trowning misses with a hook. Muller ducked under it nicely.
Muller takes one on the button.
Henry Trowning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trowning throws a solid leg kick but Muller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Trowning.
Muller raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#KD2#
Muller lands a left and a right that send Trowning crashing to the mat, dazed. Muller thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Henry Trowning has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trowning misses with a hook
and Muller counters with a nice low kick that buckles Trowning's knee momentarily.
Trowning just misses with a punch to the body.
Muller cracks the inside of Trowning's front leg.
Muller walks into a stiff left hand from Trowning.
Trowning avoids the head kick by Muller.
Muller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Muller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trowning manages to avoid it.
Trowning steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muller.#T1#
Trowning throws a lazy uppercut
and Muller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD2#
Muller cracks Trowning with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Trowning looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Muller finish him? #ROC2#
Trowning is rocked!
The fighters circling - Muller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oh Trowning is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trowning fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Trowning seems to have got his legs back now.
Trowning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Trowning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trowning keeps the fight on the outside.
Trowning throwing a counter right hand but Muller manages to avoid it.
Trowning throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
Muller tries to land a front kick but Trowning steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trowning lands a jab to the nose.
Muller checks a leg kick nicely.
Trowning with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Trowning lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Muller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Muller is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Muller, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Muller moves into range and clinches up with Trowning.
Trowning avoids the elbow strike from Muller, against the ropes.
Trowning tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.
Muller works on Trowning's body with a couple of short punches.
Trowning blocks the elbow strike.
Muller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muller lands an elbow that stopped Trowning in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Muller obliges.
Trowning is breathing heavily.
Muller lands a knee to the body.
Muller unloads a knee to the mid-section. Trowning lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muller tries to throw a body punch but Trowning avoids it by throwing Muller back against the ropes.
Muller scores a nice knee to the body.
Muller connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trowning's face.
Muller lands an elbow just above Trowning 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolas Muller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Trowning's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Trowning chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Muller can pounce on him.
Muller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muller misses with a straight left.
Muller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muller appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Trowning misses with a low kick.
Muller lands a glancing blow to the side of Trowning's head.
Trowning lands a jab.
Trowning throws a hook but Muller blocks it.
Trowning throws a solid leg kick but Muller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Trowning.
Muller tries to counter with a clinch but Trowning shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller throws a body shot but no joy.
Muller throws a body kick that misses
and Trowning counters with a nice body shot.
Trowning throws a poor cross that misses
and Muller counters with a nice low kick that buckles Trowning's knee momentarily.
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.
Trowning throws a hook but Muller avoids it easily.#T1#
Trowning takes a swing at Muller's ribcage but misses.
Muller staying out of range there.
Trowning bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Muller's head.
Trowning throws a looping overhand right but Muller ducks down to avoid it.
Trowning swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muller throws a fast counter high kick but Trowning manages to duck under it in time.
Muller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Muller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trowning.
Muller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nicolas Muller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trowning.
Muller feints a counter leg kick.
Muller lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trowning.
Trowning has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trowning there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Muller clinches. #T2#
Trowning blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muller throws an elbow but it misses.
Muller tries to land knees in the clinch but Trowning avoids the damage to the body.
Muller misses with a knee to the head.
Trowning has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Trowning utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trowning has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trowning tries to stall but Muller uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Muller blocking some punches.
Muller takes a shot to the head.
Trowning on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Muller.
Muller misses with an elbow strike.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Muller throws an elbow but it misses.
Trowning can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
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 Henry Trowning will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry Trowning's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Trowning throws an overhand right that lands on Muller's shoulder, as Muller tries to avoid the shot.
Muller tries a quick counter leg kick but Trowning is wise to it.
Muller takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Muller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Trowning was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trowning misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Muller has closed the distance and engaged Trowning in a clinch.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Muller throws an elbow that misses.
Muller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trowning working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trowning misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Trowning on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trowning tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Muller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trowning's face.
Trowning swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1##BC#
Trowning breaks the clinch.
Muller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Trowning has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Muller lands a slapping body shot.
Trowning misses with an uppercut
and Muller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trowning throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Trowning digs a good hook to Muller's body.
Trowning throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trowning checks the leg kick.
Trowning thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Trowning throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
Muller wants to counter with a clinch but Trowning pushes him away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muller.
Trowning works Muller's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Muller fakes the leg kick and cracks Trowning in the body.
Trowning swings widly with a right hand
and Muller counters with a low kick, right behind Trowning 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Muller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller checks a leg kick.
Muller throws the left hand but Trowning avoids the punch easily.
Trowning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trowning misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Muller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Trowning wants to get back to striking at distance but Muller won't allow it.
Our sources have told us that Trowning has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Trowning dodges an elbow strike from Muller.
Trowning blocks the elbow strike.
Trowning scores with a nice hook to the head.
Trowning has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Muller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Nicolas Muller just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Trowning steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Muller. That one must have hurt.
Trowning throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Muller counters with a nice right hand that sends Trowning toppling to the canvas! Trowning scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Muller finish him?!
Trowning throws a body shot but no joy.
Muller follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Trowning cracks a nice hook into Muller's ribs.
Trowning throws a looping overhand right but Muller ducks down to avoid it.
Trowning misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Muller counters with a crisp right hand that drops Trowning! Muller lets Trowning back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller avoids the body shot from Trowning.
Muller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Trowning misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Muller counters with a crisp right hand that drops Trowning! Muller lets Trowning back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Trowning throws a lazy right hand but Muller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Trowning misses with a low kick.
Muller circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Trowning to the canvas! Trowning doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Muller keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolas Muller!
Our winner, Nicolas 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.

 

Event: NSC 33: Twborg vs Wolf     
Date:   Jun 18, 2019
#R1#
Muller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trowning throws a hook but Muller blocks it.
Muller swings widly with a right hand
enabling Trowning to counter with a crisp jab.
Muller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trowning was well out of range. Poor timing from Muller.
Trowning throws a body shot but no joy.
Muller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Muller connects with a single shot there.
Trowning has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Muller.
Trowning misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Muller instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Trowning scores with a shot to the side of Muller's head.
Our sources have told us that Trowning has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Muller tries to work over Trowning's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trowning avoids the elbow strike from Muller, against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trowning misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trowning swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Trowning managing to block the knees to the body from Muller. #BC#
Trowning's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trowning misses with a looping left.
Muller steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Trowning.
Muller throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Trowning displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muller throws out the jab.
Trowning misses with an uppercut.
Trowning pivots, looking for a leg kick but Muller is out of range and Trowning settles back down.
Muller is looking to slow Trowning down with leg kicks.
Trowning on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muller. Muller obviously looking to wear him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Trowning.
Trowning swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Muller to counter with a crisp jab.
Muller throws a hook but Trowning avoids it easily.
Muller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trowning lands a jab to the nose.
Muller takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Muller tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Trowning manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Trowning.
Trowning lands a jab to the nose.
Trowning sizes up Muller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Trowning takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Trowning lands a slapping body shot.
Muller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Trowning misses with an uppercut. Muller saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Muller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Muller.
Muller looks to land a combination but Trowning avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trowning ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muller moves away.
Trowning takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Muller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trowning displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muller throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nicolas 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#
Trowning misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Muller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Muller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Trowning struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands. #BC#
Trowning escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Muller misses with a right hand
and Trowning counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Trowning checks the leg kick nicely there.
Muller misses with a jab to the body
and Muller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trowning misses with a body shot.
Muller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Muller as he connects with a hook.
Trowning throws an overhand right that lands on Muller's shoulder, as Muller tries to avoid the shot.
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 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trowning throws a right hand that misses
and Muller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller slips under a jab.#T1#
Muller thows a body kick. Trowning tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Muller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trowning.
Muller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trowning moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trowning.
Henry Trowning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trowning lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Muller at a distance.
Muller moves away from the strike by Trowning.
Trowning misses with a hook
and Muller counters with a straight right hand.
Muller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Muller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Trowning counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Trowning lands a slapping body shot.
Muller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Trowning counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Muller thinking.
Muller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Trowning slips under a jab.
A big right from Trowning misses.
Trowning throws an overhand right that lands on Muller's shoulder, as Muller tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trowning misses with a body punch
and Muller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Trowning connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Muller scrambles back to his feet.
Muller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muller wants to land a leg kick but Trowning is out of range.
Trowning was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trowning is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muller.
Muller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trowning.
Muller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trowning.
Muller wants to counter the offense by Trowning and move into the clinch position.
Trowning throws a body shot but no joy.
Trowning ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
Muller doesn't manage to clinch there - Trowning circles away.
Muller avoids the body shot from Trowning.
Muller throws out a counter right but Trowning avoids it with no problem.
Trowning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muller manages to avoid it.
Muller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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 Henry Trowning will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nicolas 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Muller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trowning looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trowning throws a hook but Muller blocks it.
Trowning's corner calls for a 1-2. Trowning obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Muller looks to land a left hand but Trowning moved out of range nicely.
Muller digs a good hook to Trowning's body.
Trowning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trowning connects with a right hand. Muller shakes it off.
Muller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trowning throws a hook but Muller avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trowning just misses with a punch to the body.
Trowning blocks a leg kick.
Trowning misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Trowning checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Muller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Muller ducks right into an uppercut from Trowning.
Muller defending well as Trowning loads up on a big left hand.
Muller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trowning. That did some damage!
Muller blocks a jab.
Trowning swings for the body but Muller moves out of range.
Trowning stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Trowning scores with a decent looking hook.
Trowning throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicolas Muller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muller fails to land with a series of punches.
Trowning looks to score with a jab to the body but Muller is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trowning. Muller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trowning sets himself, and Muller steps forward looking for the clinch! Trowning avoids it this time.
Trowning scores with a jab.#T2#
Muller looks to land a left hand but Trowning moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Trowning wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Trowning tried to score with a low kick but Muller checks it.
Muller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Trowning under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller avoids the body shot from Trowning.
Trowning on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muller. Muller obviously looking to wear him down.
Trowning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muller was well out of range. Poor timing from Trowning.
Muller misses with a low kick.
Trowning swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Trowning connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Trowning misses with a wild body shot.
Muller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trowning throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
Muller swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Muller throws a hook but Trowning avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Trowning showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Trowning 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Henry Trowning!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

 

Event: NSC 27: Zuma vs Wolf     
Date:   May 28, 2019
#R1#
Leagatius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leagatius takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Leagatius tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Muller throws a head kick that misses.
Leagatius looks to score with a jab to the body but Muller is just out of range.
Muller throws a shot from downtown. Leagatius moves away and avoids it.
Leagatius appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Muller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leagatius misses with a body shot.
Muller throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller misses the shot to the body.
Leagatius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Muller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Muller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leagatius circles away quickly and effectively.
Muller looks to land a right hand but Leagatius moved out of range.#T1##CL#
Muller clinches.
Muller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Leagatius avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body.
Muller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Leagatius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muller misses with a left hand
and Leagatius counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Muller thinking.
Leagatius lands a nice shot that snaps Muller's head back. #CL#
Muller clinches up with Leagatius and pushes him back against the ropes.
Leagatius lands with a light punch inside.
Muller lands an elbow that stopped Leagatius in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Brutus Leagatius has been cut.
Leagatius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leagatius.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leagatius tries to throw a body punch but Muller avoids it by throwing Leagatius back against the ropes.
Leagatius tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.
Our sources have told us that Muller has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Muller misses with the head strike.
Muller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leagatius backwards. #T2#
Leagatius tries to throw a body punch but Muller avoids it by throwing Leagatius back against the ropes.
Leagatius blocking some punches.
Leagatius looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Leagatius manages to break the clinch.
Muller cracks Leagatius with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Muller throws a body kick that misses.
Nicolas Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller scores with a jab to the head.
A left lands for Leagatius.
Leagatius is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leagatius throws a right hand that misses
and Muller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leagatius keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Muller misses with a body kick.
Muller jabs Leagatius right on the nose. Leagatius blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leagatius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolas Muller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brutus Leagatius's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Leagatius throws a right hand that misses
and Muller counters with a leg kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Nicolas Muller is winning the standup battle so far.
Muller defending well as Leagatius loads up on a big left hand.
Muller scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leagatius. Muller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muller is looking to counter the offense by Leagatius and move into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Muller.
Leagatius drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Muller.
Muller looks for the body kick but Leagatius saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller scores with the left hand. Leagatius knows he should have avoided that one.
Muller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Muller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leagatius manages to avoid it.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Leagatius.
Muller lands a nice looking body shot.
Leagatius moves out of range of the body kick.
Leagatius doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Muller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Muller checks the leg kick.
Muller scores with a push kick.#CL#
Muller clinches up against the ropes.
Muller prevents a body shot from Leagatius.
Leagatius takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from Leagatius.
A short right from Leagatius.
Leagatius avoids the elbow strike from Muller, against the ropes. #BC2#
Leagatius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leagatius tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Muller throws a low kick, looking for Leagatius's leg but Leagatius calmly moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leagatius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Muller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Muller. Leagatius does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Leagatius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Muller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Muller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leagatius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Leagatius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Muller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leagatius moves out of range of the body kick from Muller.
Leagatius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Muller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick there by Leagatius.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muller moves forwards but Leagatius connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolas Muller dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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 tries to land a front kick but Leagatius steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brutus Leagatius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leagatius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leagatius drops Muller with a straight right hand, right on the button! Leagatius follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brutus Leagatius!
In his post fight interview, Brutus Leagatius started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: OFC 412: Endgame     
Date:   May 11, 2019
#R1#
Muller misses with a kick to the body.
Wyatt slips under a jab from Muller.
Muller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Muller tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Wyatt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Muller.
Muller tries to clinch up but Wyatt circles away and keeps his distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Wyatt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Wyatt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wyatt throws a head kick that Muller semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyatt with a hook.
Muller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Muller is looking to clinch. #CL#
Muller has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Wyatt managing to block the knees to the body from Muller.
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller prevents Wyatt from breaking the clinch.
Wyatt blocks an elbow strike from Muller.
Muller lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Wyatt manages to break the clinch.
Muller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wyatt avoids the body shot from Muller.
Nicolas Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller slips under a jab.
Muller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wyatt is able to avoid easily.
Wyatt raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Muller throws a right hand that Wyatt ducks under and follows up with a left that Wyatt also avoids with ease.
Wyatt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wyatt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wyatt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Muller throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Muller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wyatt.
Muller wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Muller misses with a body kick.
Muller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wyatt with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wyatt slips a jab from Muller.
Wyatt unleashes a big counter combination but Muller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Muller rushes Wyatt and presses him up against the cage.
Wyatt wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Wyatt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Muller clinches.
Wyatt is trying to break the clinch but Muller is controlling him.
Muller tries a knee to the head but Wyatt blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Muller obliges.#BC2#
Wyatt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wyatt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Wyatt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Wyatt looks to move away, Muller throws a big counter combo but Wyatt just gets out of the way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Muller.
Muller cracks Wyatt with a good jab.
Wyatt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Muller goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Muller tries to clinch but Wyatt moves out of range.
Muller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wyatt checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Wyatt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Muller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wyatt doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Muller drives through and clinches with Wyatt against the cage. #BC2#
Wyatt breaks the clinch.
Wyatt cracks Muller with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Muller throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wyatt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Muller tries a low kick but Wyatt avoids it.
Muller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wyatt moves away from the strike by Muller.
Muller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Muller throws a leg kick which misses Wyatt's front leg but catches the back leg as Wyatt tries to avoid it.
Wyatt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Wyatt misses its intended target.
Muller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a right and a left that Muller avoids nicely.
It looked like Muller was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolas Muller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicolas 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#
Wyatt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Muller just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Wyatt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wyatt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A lazy left from Wyatt finds it's target.
Muller throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Muller.
A thudding body kick lands there by Muller!
Wyatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller lands a front kick.
Muller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wyatt blocks the body kick.
Wyatt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muller. #T1#
Wyatt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wyatt throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Muller.
Wyatt 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 fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Muller. Wyatt shrugs it off though.
Muller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Muller looks to throw a body kick
and Wyatt counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
Nicolas Muller's cut is getting worse.
Muller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nicolas Muller is winning the standup battle so far.
Muller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Muller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muller looks to land a left hand but Wyatt moved out of range nicely.
Muller throws a nice head kick!
Muller avoids the body shot from Wyatt.
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!
Wyatt throws a sloppy head kick
and Muller counters with a straight right hand.
Muller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wyatt can do to turn this around?
Muller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muller seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Muller takes the fight into the clinch.
Muller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wyatt is defending well for now.
Muller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wyatt avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body. #T3#
Muller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wyatt.
Wyatt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Wyatt breaks from the clinch.
Wyatt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Muller on the side of the head.
Wyatt scores with a jab. Muller acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#
Muller is rocked!
Wyatt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oh Muller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muller has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wyatt lands an uppercut, right on the button! Muller tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koba Wyatt!
Koba Wyatt 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.

 

Event: OFC 410: Gray vs Wyatt     
Date:   Apr 20, 2019
#R1#
Harada shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Harada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muller was well out of range. Poor timing from Harada.
Harada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harada avoids the head kick by Muller.
Muller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Harada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Muller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Harada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harada scores with a kick to the body.
Muller throws a right and a left that Harada avoids nicely.
Muller avoids the head kick by Harada.
Muller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harada paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Harada has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harada.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harada.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Harada.
Muller looks winded!#T1#
Harada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muller's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Harada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Harada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muller trying to land knees to the body.
Harada blocks the elbow strike.
Muller is pressed up against the cage. Harada 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.
Harada throws a leg kick that is checked
and Muller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harada goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Harada misses the shot to the body.
Harada looks to land a body kick but Muller moved away.
Harada has been working on his balance at Pablo's Boxing Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Muller.
Harada throws the left hand but Muller avoids the punch easily.
Harada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muller slips a jab from Harada.
Muller takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Harada throws a poor cross that misses
letting Muller counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller throws a looping overhand right but Harada ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Harada scores with a spinning back kick!
A head kick misses from Harada.
Harada throws a head kick that misses.
Harada throws a chopping leg kick but Muller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Muller throws a jab but it's blocked by Harada.
Harada is looking to counter punch.
Harada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Harada.
Harada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harada can pounce on him.
Muller is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Harada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Muller looks to score with a jab to the body but Harada is just out of range.#CL2#
Harada tries to keep at a distance but Muller has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Harada has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Harada has a couple of punches blocked by Muller. #TD#
Harada turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Harada manages to end up in side control.
Muller wants to get back to his feet but Harada is dominant here and he's now got Muller's back!
Harada controlling from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harada lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Muller. #T4##SUB#
Harada is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Muller knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Muller for a finish.
Harada somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Muller is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Harada.
Harada somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller covering up well under a series of strikes from Harada.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenuichio Harada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicolas Muller's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Muller throws a body shot but no joy.
Muller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harada tries to land a body kick
enabling Muller to counter with a crisp jab.
Harada looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muller! But no joy.
Muller misses with a wild body shot.
Harada seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Muller misses with a hook. Harada ducked under it nicely.
Harada ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
Harada throws a low kick, looking for Muller's leg but Muller calmly moves out of range.
Harada misses with a kick to the body
and Muller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muller.
Harada throws a good cross that connects.
Harada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Muller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harada connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Muller scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harada scores with a leg kick. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Muller. Harada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muller jabs Harada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Harada here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Harada scores with a hook.
Good work by Muller as he checks the leg kick.
Harada lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A chopping leg kick lands by Muller.
Kenuichio Harada is winning the standup battle so far.
Harada needs to keep his hands up - Muller had a free shot at his head there.
Harada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Harada misses the target.
Muller takes a swing at Harada's ribcage but misses.
Muller tries to clinch up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Muller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Harada circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Muller to the canvas! Muller doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Harada keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenuichio Harada!
Post fight, Kenuichio Harada stared into the camera and said 'Who's next!!! I want that money fight now!'.

 

Event: OFC 409: Balayan vs Turner     
Date:   Apr 13, 2019
#R1#
A big right from Muller misses.
Muller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St. Georges was well out of range. Poor timing from Muller.
St. Georges has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Muller is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as St. Georges checks a leg kick.
St. Georges let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Muller throws a head kick that misses.
St. Georges takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Muller ducks under a wild hook from St. Georges.
St. Georges misses the jab.
Muller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muller lands with a cross.
Muller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St. Georges manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muller connects with an inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Muller 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 St. Georges has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from St. Georges and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from St. Georges does it's job there.
St. Georges pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
St. Georges rushes Muller and presses him up against the cage.
St. Georges misses with a hook from the clinch.
St. Georges doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
St. Georges has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Muller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St. Georgess head. #T1#
Muller scores a nice knee to the body.
St. Georges looks winded!
The referee calls for Muller to work.
St. Georges working aggressively here.
St. Georges on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muller lands with a light punch inside.
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St. Georges has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
St. Georges has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Muller lands with a left to the head.
St. Georges misses with a punch on the inside.
St. Georges dodges an elbow strike from Muller.
St. Georges throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by St. Georges.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muller just misses with a elbow thrown towards St. Georges's brow.
Muller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Zahabi St. Georges has been cut.
St. Georges blocks an elbow strike.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muller.
St. Georges has a couple of punches blocked by Muller. #T2#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Muller obliges.
Knees to the body from Muller.
Muller lands a nice uppercut.
Muller lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
That has opened up Zahabi St. Georges's cut even more.
Muller lands a knee to the body.
Muller lands a nice knee to the body.
Muller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Muller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of St. Georges backwards.
Muller lands a damaging elbow.
Muller lands an elbow just above St. Georges 's eye. #CUT#
The cut above Zahabi St. Georges's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Muller using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Muller.
Muller stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A knee to the head by Muller.
Muller lands a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muller.
Muller lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
Zahabi St. Georges's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Muller misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Georges. #T3#
Muller unloads a knee to the mid-section.
St. Georges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muller throws an elbow that misses.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Muller throws an elbow that misses.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
Muller lands a damaging elbow.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zahabi St. Georges's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nicolas Muller!
Nicolas Muller thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: OFC 408: Shamrock vs Reigns     
Date:   Mar 30, 2019
#R1#
Muller looks to land a left hand but Alzado moved out of range nicely.
Muller throws a hook but Alzado blocks it.
Muller throws out a loose jab but Alzado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alzado misses with the combination.
Alzado thuds a left hand into Muller's body.
Alzado misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Muller moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzado.
Muller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alzado lands a left hand.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alzado's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Lyle Alzado has been cut.
Alzado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alzado managing to block the knees to the body from Muller. #T1#
Alzado blocks the elbow strike.
Alzado misses with a punch on the inside.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Muller lands with a left to the head.
Muller tries to land knees in the clinch but Alzado avoids the damage to the body.
Our sources have told us that Alzado has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Alzado takes a knee right on the jaw!
Muller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Muller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Muller using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alzado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alzado letting Muller take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muller.
Alzado misses with some punches.
Alzado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alzado misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alzado's brow.
Alzado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alzado gets through Muller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alzado blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
Alzado lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Alzado.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alzado.
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alzado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alzado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alzado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Muller tries a body shot but Alzado blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alzado.
Muller looks winded!
Muller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alzado blocks it with crossed arms.
Alzado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alzado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mullers head.
Alzado scores with a shot to the side of Muller's head.
Alzado lands a nice shot to the body.
Alzado working aggressively here.
Muller tries to land knees in the clinch but Alzado avoids the damage to the body.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Alzado.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alzado. #T3#
Alzado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alzado misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Alzado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alzado lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alzado.
A short right from Alzado on the inside.
Alzado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alzado seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Muller can turn it around.
Muller blocking some punches.
Alzado lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Muller is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzado.
Muller is still on wobbly legs! Can Alzado finish him?
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Alzado swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzado.
Alzado lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alzado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alzado dips a shoulder and cracks Muller with a mighty uppercut! Muller falls back against the cage and Alzado unloads with a barrage of strikes! Muller is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Alzado screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyle Alzado!
Lyle Alzado managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), into his post fight interview.

 

Event: CEFC 336     
Date:   Mar 14, 2019
#R1#
Force tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muller was well out of range. Poor timing from Force.#CL2#
Muller moves into range and clinches up with Force.
Force misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The referee calls for Muller to work.
Muller misses with an elbow over the top.
Muller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Force avoids the elbow strike from Muller, against the cage.
Force lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Muller throws an elbow but misses.
Muller misses with a knee to the head.
Force lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muller.
Muller pushes off an throws an elbow but Force leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body.
Force misses with a hook from the clinch.
Force blocks an uppercut.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Force lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Force misses with a body punch.
Force misses with some punches.
Force lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Muller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Muller misses with an elbow strike.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Force misses with a hook from the clinch.
Force blocks the elbow strike.
Force working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Force swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muller.
Force misses with a punch on the inside.
Force presses Muller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Muller working Force over with knees to the body.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Force.
Muller crunches a lovely knee into Force's ribcage.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Force misses with a punch on the inside.
Force misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Muller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Force avoids the elbow strike from Muller, against the cage.
Force working aggressively here.
Force managing to block the knees to the body from Muller. #T2#
Force makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Force takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Nick Force has been cut.
Muller lands with a right to the head.
Muller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller lands with a right to the head.
Force scores with a hook to the body.
Force tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Force avoids it.
Muller misses with an elbow strike.
Muller lands with a left to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Muller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Force.
Force misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller tries a knee to the head but Force blocks it.
Muller controlling the action here for a moment.
Force avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body.
Muller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Force blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Force misses with the head strike.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller working Force over with knees to the body.
Muller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Force's brow.
Force's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Force has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Muller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Muller working Force over with knees to the body.
Muller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Force struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
Force misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller throws an elbow but it misses.
Muller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Force blocks an elbow strike from Muller.
Force takes an elbow to the temple.
Muller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Force is defending well for now.
Force blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Force.
Muller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Force blocks an elbow strike from Muller.
With the fighters up against the cage, Muller throws an elbow but misses.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
Muller tries to land knees in the clinch but Force avoids the damage to the body.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Force's defenses.
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Muller obliges.
A nice left hand lands by Muller.
Muller lands an elbow inside that Force shrugs off.
Muller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Force avoids it.
Force throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muller.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muller with a knee to the head.
Force makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Force avoids a wild elbow strike from Muller.
A short uppercut from Force.
A body shot lands from Muller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolas Muller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Force's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Force misses the target.
Force misses with a leg kick.
Muller throws a series of punches but Force moves out of range.
Muller is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Muller clinches up against the cage.
Muller trying to land knees to the body.
Force throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Force fails to land.
Muller utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muller.
Muller lands a good knee to the midsection. Force won't want to take too many of those.
Muller lands a nice knee to the body.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
Muller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muller landing knees to the body.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
Muller unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T1#
Force takes an elbow to the forehead.
Muller landing knees to the head.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
Muller trying to land knees to the body.
Force misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
Muller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Force.
Muller lands an elbow inside that Force shrugs off.
Muller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Muller working Force over with knees to the body.
Muller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Force in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Muller landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muller.
Muller scores a nice knee to the body.
Muller lands an elbow inside that Force shrugs off.
Muller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Muller unloads a knee to the mid-section. Force lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Muller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Muller. #ROC2#
Force is rocked!#T2#
Muller leaning against his opponent.
Muller landing knees to the body.
Muller lands a big knee! That's hurt Force! Oh, he's all over the place! Muller lands another knee that sends Force to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolas Muller!
A victorious Nicolas Muller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: AFC #23     
Date:   Dec 01, 2018
#R1##CL2#
Muller takes the fight into the clinch.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Phil Hellmuth Jr has been cut.
Hellmuth Jr lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Muller with a knee to the head.
Hellmuth Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
Muller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hellmuth Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Muller's coach down at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Muller's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hellmuth Jr is defending well for now.
Hellmuth Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hellmuth Jr's defenses.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Muller lands an elbow inside that Hellmuth Jr shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Muller throws an elbow but misses.
Hellmuth Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Muller. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr avoids the elbow strike from Muller, against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Hellmuth Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hellmuth Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Hellmuth Jr lands a shot to the body.
Hellmuth Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Muller.
Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hellmuth Jr lands an elbow inside.
Muller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hellmuth Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Hellmuth Jr.
Muller looks winded!
Hellmuth Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muller's elbow.
Muller takes an elbow to the temple.
A short left from Hellmuth Jr. #CUT#
That has opened up Nicolas Muller's cut even more.
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Hellmuth Jr lands an elbow that stopped Muller in his tracks for a moment.
Hellmuth Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muller misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hellmuth Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muller avoids a wild elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Muller crunches a lovely knee into Hellmuth Jr's ribcage.
Muller blocks an elbow strike.
Muller takes an elbow to the forehead.
Muller struggles to land a body shot inside as Hellmuth Jr controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Hellmuth Jr - that landed with a thud.
Muller tries a knee to the head but Hellmuth Jr blocks it.
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hellmuth Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
The cut above Nicolas Muller's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nicolas Muller's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Phil Hellmuth Jr!
Phil Hellmuth Jr retains his heavyweight title!
Phil Hellmuth Jr 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.

 

Event: DFN#57 Muller vs Trew     
Date:   Oct 27, 2018
#R1#
Muller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Trew was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Muller closes the distance and clinches.
Muller lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Archie Trew has been cut.
Trew tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Muller tries a knee to the head but Trew blocks it.
Muller misses with an elbow strike.
Muller throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muller.
Trew blocks an elbow strike.
Trew takes a knee right on the jaw!
Muller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muller connects with a knee to the head.
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Muller blocking some punches.
Muller taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Trew struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Muller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trew lands with a left to the head.
Muller working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#
That has opened up Archie Trew's cut even more.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trew's defenses.
Muller lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
The cut above Archie Trew's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Muller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
Archie Trew'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 Archie Trew's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nicolas Muller!
Nicolas Muller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DUEL#181 Napolean vs Vee 4     
Date:   Sep 15, 2018
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Muller.
Cinotti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cinotti lands a slapping body shot.
Muller moves away from the strike by Cinotti.
Cinotti backing away here, and Muller unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cinotti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Muller counters by clinching up.
Cinotti takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Rodolfo Cinotti has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Cinotti.
Muller landing knees to the head.
Muller lands an elbow inside.
Cinotti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cinotti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Cinotti.
Cinotti has Muller pushed against the cage.
Cinotti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cinotti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Muller as Cinotti tries to tie him up.
Cinotti scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Cinotti takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cinotti leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cinotti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cinotti blocks an elbow strike from Muller.
Cinotti dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cinotti slowing the pace effectively.
Muller prevents Cinotti from breaking the clinch.
Muller trying to land knees to the body.
Muller lands a shot to the body.
Cinotti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Muller or not.
Cinotti blocks the elbow strike.
Cinotti wants a takedown.
Cinotti looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cinotti misses with the head strike.
Muller looking to slow down the pace here.
Cinotti blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
Cinotti can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Cinotti.
A nice left hand lands by Muller.
Cinotti tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.
Muller looking to throw knees to the head but Cinotti is blocking nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cinotti lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cinotti throws a head punch that misses.
Cinotti has had enough of the clinch but Muller keeps him there for the moment.
Cinotti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cinotti is defending well for now.
Muller lands an elbow just above Cinotti 's eye.
Muller crunches a lovely knee into Cinotti's ribcage.
Muller lands a good knee to the midsection. Cinotti won't want to take too many of those.
Cinotti is breathing heavily.
Muller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
Rodolfo Cinotti's cut is getting worse.
Muller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cinotti in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cinotti takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muller.
Muller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cinotti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Muller can turn it around.#T3#
Muller pushes off an throws an elbow but Cinotti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cinotti lands a nice uppercut.
Cinotti avoids a wild elbow strike from Muller.
Cinotti takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Rodolfo Cinotti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cinotti misses with a body punch.
Cinotti takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Jeez, Rodolfo Cinotti's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Cinotti is trying to push Muller away but Muller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Muller gets through Cinotti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rodolfo Cinotti's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nicolas Muller!
Nicolas Muller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Rodolfo Cinotti stepped up to the mic, saying 'They can make me stronger, better, and faster than before. I'll be back.'.

 

Event: DUEL#175 Furia vs Muller     
Date:   Aug 18, 2018
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia backing away here, and Muller unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Cross Furia instigates a clinch.
Muller lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Dante Cross Furia has been cut.
Cross Furia tries to throw a body punch but Muller avoids it by throwing Cross Furia back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cross Furia's defenses.
Cross Furia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cross Furia working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Cross Furia.
Cross Furia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muller's elbow.
Cross Furia misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Muller throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller throws an elbow that misses.
Muller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cross Furia lands with a left to the head.
Muller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muller pushes off an throws an elbow but Cross Furia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cross Furia working aggressively here.
I was talking to Cross Furia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cross Furia misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Cross Furia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Muller pushes off an throws an elbow but Cross Furia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Muller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cross Furia avoids a wild elbow strike from Muller.
Cross Furia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Muller throws an elbow but it misses.
Cross Furia tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.
Cross Furia misses with some punches.
A short left from Cross Furia.
A shot in the inside from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia misses with a body punch.
Muller told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Cross Furia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cross Furia scores with a shot to the side of Muller's head.
Muller lands an elbow that stopped Cross Furia in his tracks for a moment.
Cross Furia blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Cross Furia.
Cross Furia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller takes a shot to the head.
Cross Furia throws a head punch that misses.
Muller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cross Furia blocks the elbow strike.
Muller is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cross Furia.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cross Furia's brow.
Cross Furia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Muller misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Cross Furia.
Good body shot from Cross Furia.
Muller looks winded!
Cross Furia throws a head punch that misses.
Cross Furia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muller pushes off an throws an elbow but Cross Furia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A body shot lands from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action. #T3#
Cross Furia can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
Cross Furia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Muller misses with an elbow strike.
Cross Furia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Cross Furia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Muller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cross Furia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cross Furia lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cross Furia. #ROC#
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!
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muller is still on wobbly legs! Can Cross Furia finish him?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cross Furia misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Cross Furia fails to land.
Cross Furia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller blocking some punches.
Cross Furia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muller.
Cross Furia swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cross Furia pushes Muller against the cage. Cross Furia is working some dirty boxing. Cross Furia pushes off with a quick right hook! Muller goes down! Muller tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Cross Furia moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Cross Furia!
Dante Cross Furia retains his super heavyweight title!
Dante Cross Furia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: DFN#48 Turner vs Sin     
Date:   Jul 21, 2018
#R1#
That kick from Cinotti tenderised Muller's leg. Muller is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Cinotti closes the distance and clinches.
Muller landing knees to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Rodolfo Cinotti has been cut.
Cinotti tries to stall but Muller uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cinotti tries to work over Muller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muller misses with an elbow strike.
Muller lands with a right to the head.
Muller throws a knee to the head but misses. #KD2#
Muller drops Cinotti with a big knee straight up the middle! Cinotti is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Cinotti is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cinotti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oh Cinotti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch combination from Cinotti misses.
Muller wants to counter with a clinch but Cinotti pushes him away.
Cinotti throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Muller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cinotti seems to have got his legs back now.
Muller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cinotti.
Muller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cinotti is defending well for now.
Cinotti has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Muller after a bit of a struggle.
Cinotti misses with the head strike. #KD2#
Muller drops Cinotti with a big knee straight up the middle! Cinotti is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Cinotti misses with a right hand
and Muller rattles Cinotti with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Cinotti tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Muller dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Cinotti stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nicolas Muller!
Nicolas Muller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Rodolfo Cinotti stepped up to the mic, saying 'They can make me stronger, better, and faster than before. I'll be back.'.

 

Event: DUEL#163 Vee vs Napolean     
Date:   Jun 16, 2018
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Dog.
Dog has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Muller is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Big Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog cracks the inside of Muller's front leg.
Dog misses with a wild body shot.
Muller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dog fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Dog. Those never looked like landing.
Muller is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dog swings for the body but Muller moves out of range.
Muller tries to clinch there but Dog circles away.
Muller blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dog buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dog throws a big shot that misses.
Muller throws a big counter combination but Dog scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Muller lunges at Dog with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dog's hand.
Muller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Muller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dog.
Dog lands an overhand right.
Muller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dog throws out the jab.
Muller throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dog avoids it.
A big left from Dog misses.
Dog looks to score with a jab to the body but Muller is just out of range.
Muller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Dog takes a swing at Muller's ribcage but misses.
Dog fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Muller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dog throws a shot to the body.
Muller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dog.
Muller is looking to counter with a body kick.
Muller gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Dog lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Dog.
Muller looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muller was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
Muller throwing a counter right hand but Dog manages to avoid it.#CL#
Muller clinches up against the cage.
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!
Come on Muller - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dog can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
Dog avoids the elbow strike from Muller, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muller.
Dog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muller blocking some punches.
Dog lands with a short shot to the head.
Muller blocks a body shot from Dog.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muller. #T3#
Dog can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
Dog lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Muller utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Muller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Big Dog has been cut.
Dog working aggressively here.
Muller manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dog misses with the head strike.
Dog takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dog looks winded!
Muller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dog letting Muller take a breather here.
Muller scores with a knee to the head.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Muller misses with an elbow over the top.
Dog working aggressively here.
Dog lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Dog is rocked!#T4#
Dog tries to throw a body punch but Muller avoids it by throwing Dog back against the cage.
Dog is still on wobbly legs! Can Muller finish him?
Muller has Dog pressed against the cage. He pushes Dog back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Muller throws a beautiful elbow that sends Dog crashing to the floor! Muller piles on the pressure with more strikes! Dog is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolas Muller!
A victorious Nicolas Muller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DUEL#159 Muller vs Furia     
Date:   Jun 02, 2018
#R1#
Cross Furia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cross Furia sets himself, and Muller steps forward looking for the clinch! Cross Furia avoids it this time.
A jab from Cross Furia finds it's way through Muller's defenses.
Cross Furia cracks a nice hook into Muller's ribs.
Cross Furia swings for the body but Muller moves out of range.
Muller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Muller walks into a left hand.
Cross Furia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Muller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cross Furia misses with a low kick.
Cross Furia works Muller's body with a nice hook.
Muller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Muller misses #CL#
and Cross Furia counters by clinching up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Muller.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cross Furia.
Cross Furia avoids a wild elbow strike from Muller.
Cross Furia tries to throw a body punch but Muller avoids it by throwing Cross Furia back against the cage.
Cross Furia has a couple of punches blocked by Muller. #T1#
Muller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cross Furia avoids it.
Muller misses with a knee to the head.
I was talking to Cross Furia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Muller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cross Furia is defending well for now.
Cross Furia misses with some punches.
Muller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cross Furias head.
Muller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cross Furia avoids it.
Cross Furia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cross Furia struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Cross Furia misses with a punch on the inside.
Cross Furia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muller displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cross Furia up against the cage.
Cross Furia works on Muller's body with a couple of short punches.
Muller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cross Furia lands a left hand.
Muller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Cross Furia.
Muller prevents a body shot from Cross Furia.
Nice body punch from Cross Furia - that landed with a thud. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cross Furia.
Muller lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Dante Cross Furia has been cut.
Cross Furia throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cross Furia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cross Furia takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cross Furia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cross Furia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mullers head.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cross Furia lands with a left to the head.
Cross Furia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Muller throws an elbow but misses.
Cross Furia dodges an elbow strike from Muller.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cross Furia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cross Furia gets through Muller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muller trying to land knees to the body.
Muller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cross Furia scores with a shoulder strike.
Muller scores with a knee to the head. #T3#
Muller blocks a body shot from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia takes a knee right on the jaw!
Muller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cross Furia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cross Furia misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Muller.
A head punch on the inside from Cross Furia fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muller.
Muller missing with knees to the body.
Muller misses with a knee strike.
Cross Furia blocks an elbow strike.
Cross Furia misses with a body punch.
Cross Furia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Cross Furia - that landed with a thud.
Cross Furia takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cross Furia pushes Muller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Muller looks winded!
Cross Furia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muller's elbow.
Cross Furia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cross Furia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muller's elbow. #T4#
Cross Furia managing to block the knees to the body from Muller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross Furia throws a head punch that misses.
Muller lands a nice knee to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cross Furia's brow.
Muller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cross Furia misses with a body punch.
Muller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cross Furia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cross Furia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cross Furia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mullers head.
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cross Furia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cross Furia dodges an elbow strike from Muller.
Muller blocks a body shot from Cross Furia.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cross Furia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cross Furia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cross Furia lands a nice shot to the body.
Muller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Cross Furia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dante Cross Furia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cross Furia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muller circles away quickly and effectively.
Muller is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL#
Cross Furia moves into the clinch.
Cross Furia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cross Furia has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Cross Furia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muller's elbow.
Cross Furia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cross Furia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Muller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cross Furia throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
Muller crunches a lovely knee into Cross Furia's ribcage.
Cross Furia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cross Furia lands a nice shot to the body.
Muller blocking some punches.
Cross Furia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muller's elbow.
Cross Furia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Cross Furia misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muller lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Muller missing with knees to the body.
Muller trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Muller.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Cross Furia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muller misses with an elbow over the top.
Cross Furia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cross Furia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cross Furia.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cross Furia.
Muller is breathing heavily.
Cross Furia misses with a punch to the body.
Cross Furia can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
Muller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cross Furia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cross Furia gets through Muller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Cross Furia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees to the body from Muller.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Cross Furia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cross Furia tries to work over Muller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muller lands a good knee to the midsection. Cross Furia won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cross Furia struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
Cross Furia throws a head punch that misses.
Cross Furia avoids a wild elbow strike from Muller.
Cross Furia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Muller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cross Furia misses with some punches.
Dante Cross Furia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muller.
Muller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cross Furia dodges an elbow strike from Muller.
Cross Furia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cross Furia misses with a punch to the body.
Cross Furia misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Muller.
Muller looking to stall. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cross Furia.
Cross Furia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muller can do to turn this around?
Muller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cross Furia avoids it.
Cross Furia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cross Furia lands a left hand.
Muller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia throws a head punch that misses.
Cross Furia swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cross Furia blocks an elbow strike.
Cross Furia avoids a wild elbow strike from Muller.
Cross Furia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Muller blocks a body shot from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cross Furia lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Muller is rocked!
Muller blocking some punches.
Muller is still on wobbly legs! Can Cross Furia finish him?
Cross Furia misses with a punch on the inside.
Cross Furia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia misses with some punches.
Cross Furia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cross Furia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cross Furia working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Cross Furia fails to land.
Muller seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cross Furia misses with the head strike. #T4#
Cross Furia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cross Furia avoids a wild elbow strike from Muller.
Cross Furia misses with a body punch.
Muller prevents a body shot from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia misses with some punches.
Muller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cross Furia lands with a left to the head.
Cross Furia creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Muller's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Muller drops to his knees and Cross Furia pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Cross Furia!
Dante Cross Furia retains his super heavyweight title!
Dante Cross Furia thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: DUEL#149 Pearson vs Ketler     
Date:   Apr 28, 2018
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Muller misses the target.
Trew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muller.
Muller throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Trew rushes Muller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Trew takes a knee to the side of the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Muller.
Trew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trew blocks an elbow strike.
Trew takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Archie Trew has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Muller has been working on his elbows in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Muller.
Nice body punch from Trew - that landed with a thud.
Muller misses with a knee to the head.
Trew blocks an elbow strike.
Muller lands a shot to the body.
Muller unloads a knee to the mid-section. Trew lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Trew looks winded!
Trew lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Muller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trew is defending well for now.
Muller prevents Trew from breaking the clinch.
Muller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Muller slowing the pace effectively.
Muller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Muller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Trew blocks an elbow strike from Muller.
Muller looking to throw knees to the head but Trew is blocking nicely.
Muller lands an elbow that stopped Trew in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
That has opened up Archie Trew's cut even more.
Muller using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Muller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trew has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trew takes a knee right on the jaw!
Muller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
The cut above Archie Trew's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Muller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trew's defenses.
Muller looking to throw knees to the head but Trew is blocking nicely.
Muller leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
Trew takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#
Archie Trew's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Knees to the body from Muller.
Muller crunches a lovely knee into Trew's ribcage.
Muller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trew blocks it with crossed arms.
Muller throws an elbow but it misses.
Muller unloads a knee to the mid-section. Trew lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Muller lands an elbow inside.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Archie Trew's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nicolas Muller!
Nicolas Muller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: DUEL#141 Chigg vs Denke     
Date:   Mar 31, 2018
#R1#
Gracie misses with a leg kick
letting Muller counter with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gracie.
Muller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Muller.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Muller to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Muller misses
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Muller counters with an inside leg kick.
Muller throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie throws the kick towards the body but Muller avoids it.
Muller tries to counter by clinching up but Gracie breaks away and moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Gracie
and Muller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Muller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Muller looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
A good leg kick by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Muller is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gracie.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie lands a jab to Muller's midsection.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Muller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Muller blocks a leg kick.
John Wayne Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Muller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gracie with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gracie.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gracie.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Muller moves away from the strike by Gracie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Muller.
Gracie takes a swing at Muller's ribcage but misses.
Muller checks a low kick from Gracie.
Muller checks a low kick from Gracie.#T3#
Muller defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie throws a leg kick which misses Muller's front leg but catches the back leg as Muller tries to avoid it.
Gracie tries a low kick but Muller avoids it.
Gracie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muller wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
Gracie throws the left hand but Muller avoids the punch easily.
Muller tries to counter by clinching up but Gracie breaks away and moves out of range.
Muller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Muller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Muller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Muller is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gracie.
Muller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muller.
And Muller counters with a quick kick to the body but Gracie blocks it.
That kick from Gracie tenderised Muller's leg. Muller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Muller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Gracie is predictable there
and Muller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Muller's head but Muller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Muller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Wayne Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicolas Muller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Muller looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Muller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muller steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gracie. That one must have hurt.
Gracie throws the kick towards the body but Muller avoids it.
Gracie lands a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie lands a nice hook to Muller's body. Muller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muller.
Muller is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gracie.
Nicolas Muller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Muller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Muller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Muller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A leg kick checked by Muller.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Muller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Muller might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muller appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Muller counters with a two punch combo.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Muller counters with a straight right hand.
Muller walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.#CL#
Muller has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Muller unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T2#
Muller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie lands a right hand.
Gracie tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Muller lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Muller lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Gracie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Muller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Muller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gracie is looking to control Muller's arms but Muller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie has his back to the cage.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Gracie pushes Muller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
I was talking to Muller's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Muller's head.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mullers head. #T3#
Gracie blocks an elbow strike.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Muller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Gracie 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.#BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie throws a hook but Muller avoids it easily.
Muller tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gracie manages to circle out of the way.
Muller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Muller counters with a solid body kick.
Muller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Muller thuds his shin into the meat of Gracie's side.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Muller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie throws the kick towards the body but Muller avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Muller misses the target.
Muller is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Muller blocks a jab.
Gracie is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A jab from Muller finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muller avoids the body shot from Gracie.
As Gracie tries to get set, Muller tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracie manages to avoid the attempt.
Gracie throws a leg kick which misses Muller's front leg but catches the back leg as Muller tries to avoid it.
Muller blocks the body kick.
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 Nicolas Muller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nicolas Muller's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A lazy body kick from Gracie
and Muller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie scores with a spinning back kick!
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muller moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gracie.
Gracie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie lands with a short shot to the head.
Muller trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Muller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Muller prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
Gracie blocks the elbow strike.
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Muller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
Muller has Gracie pressed against the cage, preventing Gracie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters up against the cage, Muller throws an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Gracie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Muller. #BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muller checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Muller tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Muller avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Muller misses with a head kick.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muller was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Muller scores with a spinning back kick!
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Muller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie.
A thudding body kick lands there by Muller!
Muller's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Muller is looking to counter the offense by Gracie and move into the clinch.#T3#
Muller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Muller pushes Gracie away with a front kick.
Gracie has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Muller.
Muller tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Muller is just out of range.
Muller is looking for a counter combo.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Muller's sensitive parts.
Muller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Muller throws a big counter combination but Gracie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gracie with a nice cross.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Muller moved away.
Muller looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T4#
Muller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Muller seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gracie lands a body shot.
John Wayne Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Muller moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller misses with a knee to the head.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Nicolas Muller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Gracie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Gracie. #TD2#
Gracie manages to pull guard.
Muller's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Wayne Gracie.
I think Gracie 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Wayne Gracie!

A victorious John Wayne Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DUEL#128 Muller vs Eirikson     
Date:   Feb 10, 2018
#R1#
Eirikson throws a combination. Muller tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Muller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Eirikson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Muller looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL#
Muller rushes Eirikson and presses him up against the cage.
Eirikson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muller has Eirikson pressed against the cage, preventing Eirikson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Muller unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Muller lands a damaging elbow.
Eirikson throws a head punch that misses.
Muller prevents Eirikson from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Eirikson manages to break the clinch.
Eirikson throws a series of punches but Muller avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller lands with a straight right. Eirikson didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
It looks like Leif Eirikson has been cut.
Muller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1##CL#
Muller closes the distance and clinches.
Muller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Eirikson has had enough of the clinch but Muller keeps him there for the moment.
Eirikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller has Eirikson pressed against the cage, preventing Eirikson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Eirikson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leif Eirikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eirikson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Muller moves out of range of the strikes.
Eirikson looks to throw the jab but Muller is out of range.
Muller tries to counter by clinching up but Eirikson breaks away and moves out of range.
Muller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Eirikson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Muller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Eirikson avoids the body shot from Muller.
A countering left hand to the body from Eirikson misses.#CL#
Muller clinches.
Muller gets through Eirikson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Eirikson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eirikson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Muller's head.#CUT2#
Nicolas Muller's cut is getting worse.
Muller defending well as Eirikson loads up on a big left hand.
It appears Muller was looking to counter with a kick there.
Muller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eirikson.
Nice body punch from Eirikson.
Muller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Eirikson measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Muller! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Leif Eirikson!
Leif Eirikson is the new super heavyweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Leif Eirikson said 'Cattle die kinsmen die all men are mortal. Words of praise will never perish nor a noble name. '.

 

Event: DUEL#122 Muller vs Trew     
Date:   Jan 13, 2018
#R1#
Muller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trew.
Trew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muller was well out of range. Poor timing from Trew.
Muller is looking to counter the offense by Trew and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Trew manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Muller on his heels. He'll look to pass Muller's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Muller has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Trew is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Muller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Muller lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Archie Trew has been cut.
Muller lands a nice knee to the body.
Muller throws an elbow but it misses.
Trew lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muller pushes off an throws an elbow but Trew leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Muller lands an elbow inside that Trew shrugs off.
Trew misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trew misses with a punch to the body.
Muller landing knees to the head.
Trew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trew lands a nice shot to the body.
Muller lands a nice knee to the body.
Trew looks winded!
Trew blocks the elbow strike.
Muller tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Trew is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Muller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Muller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trew lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trew 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 Trew can turn it around.
Trew working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trew misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Trew wants a takedown.
Trew lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muller landing knees to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Archie Trew's cut even more.
Muller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Trew avoids a wild elbow strike from Muller.
A right hook to the body lands for Trew.
Trew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller working Trew over with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muller.
Trew tries to work over Muller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trew.
Muller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Muller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muller lands an uppercut.
Muller throws an elbow that misses.
Trew on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trew throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Trew swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Muller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trew avoids it.
A short right from Muller on the inside.
Muller is stalling here.
Trew throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trew creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Trew scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trew avoids it.
Muller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Muller missing with knees to the body.
Trew dodges an elbow strike from Muller.
A right hook to the body lands for Trew.
Trew is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nicolas Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Archie Trew.
Muller lands a body punch.
Muller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Trew working aggressively here.
Trew avoids a wild elbow strike from Muller.
Trew dodges an elbow strike from Muller.
Muller has Trew pushed against the cage.
Muller misses with an elbow strike.
Trew blocks the elbow strike.
Trew lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Muller.
Trew avoids a wild elbow strike from Muller.
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Muller content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Trew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Trew is keeping busy.#T4#
Nice elbow from Muller. #CUT#
The cut above Archie Trew's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Muller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Muller misses with an elbow over the top.
Trew working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trew creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller stalling in the clinch but Trew improves position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muller.
Muller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trew avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Trew scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trew digs a right hand into Muller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muller's gas tank.
Muller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Trew's brow.
Muller takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muller trying to land knees to the body.
Trew lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Muller looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trew.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolas Muller dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Trew. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trew.
Trew throws a body shot but no joy.
Muller tries to clinch there but Trew circles away.
Trew swats away the attempt to clinch by Muller.
A slapping body kick lands there for Muller.#TD2#
Trew scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Muller explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muller throws out a powerful jab.
Muller swinging wildly here. #T1#
Trew motions for Muller to come forward. Trew throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muller is looking to counter the offense by Trew and move into the clinch.
Trew scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Trew lands with a shot to the body.
Trew connects with a body shot.
Muller scores with a head kick. #CUT#
Archie Trew's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trew. Muller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trew goes for a double leg but Muller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Muller continues to drive forward.
It looked like Muller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Archie Trew's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nicolas Muller!
Nicolas Muller retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Nicolas Muller thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DUEL117     
Date:   Dec 23, 2017
#R1#
Patterson tries to clinch up.
Muller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Patterson is out of range.
Patterson is looking to counter the offense by Muller and move into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Muller. That snapped Patterson's head back. #CL#
Patterson clinches up with Muller and pushes him back against the cage.
Patterson misses with an elbow strike.
Patterson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Patterson digs a right hand into Muller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muller's gas tank.
Patterson working hard to break the clinch.
Muller prevents a body shot from Patterson.
Muller lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Floyd Patterson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller prevents a body shot from Patterson.
Muller working aggressively here.
Muller is stalling here.
Muller lands with a short shot to the head.
Patterson can't break the clinch. #T1#
Muller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Patterson.
Muller pushes off an throws an elbow but Patterson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Patterson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Patterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muller swinging wildly here. #CL#
Patterson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Muller.
Muller misses with an elbow over the top.
Knees to the body from Muller.
Patterson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Patterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Patterson takes the fight into the clinch.
Muller crunches a lovely knee into Patterson's ribcage.#T2#
Muller scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Muller lands an elbow inside that Patterson shrugs off.
Patterson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Muller throws an elbow that misses.
Patterson misses with an elbow over the top.
Muller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Patterson's brow.
A knee to the head by Muller.
Patterson misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Patterson. #CUT#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Muller throws an elbow that misses. #T3#
Patterson throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice left hand lands by Muller.
Muller avoids a wild elbow strike from Patterson.
Patterson misses with a punch to the body.
Muller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Patterson takes an elbow to the temple.
Muller pushes off an throws an elbow but Patterson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Patterson throws an elbow that misses.
Patterson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Patterson avoids the elbow strike from Muller, against the cage.
Patterson blocks an elbow strike.
Muller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Patterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muller's elbow.
Muller pressing his opponent against the cage.
Patterson throws an elbow that misses. #T4#
Patterson misses with a body punch.
Patterson is trying to break free.
Muller lands an elbow that stopped Patterson in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
Floyd Patterson's cut is getting worse.
Muller trying to control the position but instead, Patterson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Muller into the cage.
Patterson misses with a body punch.
Muller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Patterson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Patterson misses with an elbow over the top.
Muller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Patterson's brow.
Muller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Muller lands a good knee to the midsection. Patterson won't want to take too many of those.
Patterson is breathing heavily.
Muller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Patterson avoids the elbow strike from Muller, against the cage.
Patterson tries to break the clinch but Muller is controlling the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Muller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolas Muller dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Muller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Muller lands an elbow just above Patterson 's eye.
Muller with a knee to the head.
Patterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muller lands an elbow inside that Patterson shrugs off. #CUT2#
Floyd Patterson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Muller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muller lands a damaging elbow.
Patterson tries to work over Muller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Patterson dodges an elbow strike from Muller.
Muller blocks an elbow strike from Patterson.
Muller trying to land knees to the body.
Patterson blocks an elbow strike from Muller.
Muller misses with an elbow strike.
Patterson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Patterson avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body.
Muller lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
Jeez, Floyd Patterson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Floyd Patterson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nicolas Muller!
Nicolas Muller is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Nicolas 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.

 

Event: DUEL#110 Andersson vs Army     
Date:   Dec 02, 2017
#R1#
Muller tries to clinch but Diddlybottom moves out of range.
Muller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diddlybottom.
Muller wants to counter the offense by Diddlybottom and move into the clinch position.
Diddlybottom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muller as he jumps to the side.
Diddlybottom misses with the body kick
and Muller counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Diddlybottom.#CUT#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Diddlybottom tries to work over Muller's front leg with a kick but Muller checks it.
Diddlybottom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diddlybottom misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Muller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddlybottom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller gets through Diddlybottom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muller lands a knee to the body.
Muller lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Milktoast Diddlybottom has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diddlybottom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Diddlybottom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Diddlybottom misses with a punch to the body.
Diddlybottom blocks an elbow strike from Muller.
Diddlybottom wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milktoast Diddlybottom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diddlybottom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Muller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diddlybottom misses with a body punch.
Muller lands a knee to the head.
Diddlybottom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diddlybottom is breathing heavily.
Muller prevents a takedown attempt there.
A hook to the body from Muller.
Muller lands an elbow inside.
Diddlybottom tries to work over Muller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Muller pushes Diddlybottom back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Muller is stalling here.
Muller lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Milktoast Diddlybottom's cut is getting worse.
Diddlybottom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stalling in the clinch from Muller.
Diddlybottom blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diddlybottom's brow.
Muller scores a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Muller connects with a knee to the head.
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 putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diddlybottom in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muller. #CUT2#
Milktoast Diddlybottom's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Muller lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Muller. #CUT2#
Jeez, Milktoast Diddlybottom's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Muller connects with a knee to the head.
Muller lands a nice elbow.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Milktoast Diddlybottom's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nicolas Muller!
During a confident post fight interview, Nicolas Muller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DFN#27 Bryant vs Muller     
Date:   Nov 11, 2017
#R1#
Muller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryant throws out the jab.
A jab from Bryant misses.
Muller throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Bryant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bryant can pounce on him.
Muller takes one on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Muller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bryant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Muller tries a quick counter leg kick but Bryant is wise to it.
Bryant misses the jab.
Bryant stuns Muller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Muller tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Bryant tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant tries to land a leg kick but Muller saw it coming and moves away.
Kobe Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant throws a low kick, looking for Muller's leg but Muller calmly moves out of range.
Bryant scores with a decent looking hook.
Bryant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bryant connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Bryant throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Muller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bryant thuds his right hand into Muller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bryant blocks the body kick.
Muller with a nice cross.
Bryant misses with a looping right.
Bryant connects with a solid leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bryant.
Muller moves forwards but Bryant connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#
Muller is rocked!
Muller tries to clinch but Bryant is having none of it.
Bryant throws a lazy right hand but Muller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muller staying out of range there.
Muller now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Muller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Bryant misses the target.
Bryant missing with a left hand there. Muller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2##CL2#
Muller clinches up with Bryant and pushes him back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Bryant has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller lands with a light punch inside.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
Bryant avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body.
Bryant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Muller throws an elbow but misses.
Bryant takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bryant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bryant displaying some good clinch control by pressing Muller up against the cage.
Bryant lands a hook that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Bryant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Muller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Muller misses with a knee strike.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
Bryant misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Muller. #T3#
Muller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bryant avoids it.
Muller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bryant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Muller to work.
Muller landing knees to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
Muller will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bryant up against the cage.
Bryant lands a nice uppercut.
Muller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bryant struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
Muller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bryant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bryant pushes Muller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Muller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muller's elbow.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Bryant tries to work over Muller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
Bryant swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Muller after a bit of a struggle.
Muller crunches a lovely knee into Bryant's ribcage.
Bryant is breathing heavily.
Muller misses with a knee to the head.
Muller lands an elbow inside that Bryant shrugs off.
Muller lands an elbow just above Bryant 's eye.
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bryant pushes Muller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryant's elbow.
Bryant lands with a left to the head.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Bryant can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
Bryant avoids a wild elbow strike from Muller.
Muller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bryant is defending well for now.
Bryant dodges an elbow strike from Muller.
Muller stalling in the clinch but Bryant improves position.
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 Kobe Bryant will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Bryant throws a right hand that misses
and Muller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bryant shoots in looking for a takedown but Muller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bryant's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Muller tries to clinch but Bryant is having none of it.
Bryant shoots in but Muller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bryant finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bryant attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Muller wants to counter with a clinch but Bryant pushes him away.
Muller avoids a kick to the body.
Bryant blocks a head kick by Muller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller looks for the body kick but Bryant saw that one coming.
Bryant tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Muller is able to avoid easily.
Bryant fails to land the takedown.
Muller throws out a counter right but Bryant avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobe Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryant misses with a right hand
and Muller counters with a left to the body.
Nicolas Muller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Muller misses the shot to the body.
Muller throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Bryant counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Muller lands an elbow that stopped Bryant in his tracks for a moment.
Bryant wants a takedown but no success here.
Muller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muller lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muller tries to land a knee to the head but Bryant blocks with his arms.
Bryant takes an elbow to the temple.
Bryant is working Muller over against the cage.
Muller gets through Bryant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muller lands a knee to the head.
Nicolas Muller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bryant tries to stall but Muller uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bryant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bryant lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Muller.
The referee calls for Muller to work. #T2#
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bryant's defenses.
Muller scores with a knee to the head.
Muller leaning his opponent against the cage.
Muller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bryant takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bryant blocks an elbow strike from Muller.
Muller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bryant avoids the elbow strike from Muller, against the cage.
Muller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bryant blocks it with crossed arms.
Bryant takes an elbow to the forehead.
Muller misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Muller throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Bryant on the inside.
Bryant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bryant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Muller utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller looking to throw knees to the head but Bryant is blocking nicely.
Bryant scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good shot there by Bryant.
Bryant lands a slapping body shot.
A cross from Bryant lands.
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bryant misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Muller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Muller tries to stall but Bryant uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Muller stalling.
The referee is keeping an eye on Muller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bryant misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Bryant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bryant swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Muller pushes off an throws an elbow but Bryant leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Muller crunches a lovely knee into Bryant's ribcage.
Bryant avoids the elbow strike from Muller, against the cage.
Bryant can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
Bryant avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bryant lands a body punch.
Muller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bryant.
Muller tries to land knees in the clinch but Bryant avoids the damage to the body.
Bryant tries to stall but Muller uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bryant.
Muller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bryant tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolas Muller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bryant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bryant throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL2#
and Muller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Muller is trying to stall.
Muller controlling the action here for a moment.
Muller throws an elbow that misses.
Bryant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bryant avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body.
Bryant is trying to stall.
Bryant misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant pushes Muller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Bryant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bryant.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown but Muller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Muller slips under a jab.
Muller slips a straight right by Bryant.
Some wild striking there from Muller.
Nice body kick from Muller.
Muller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryant misses with a lunging right hand
and Muller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Muller defending well as Bryant loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick by Bryant misses
and Muller counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bryant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muller.
Bryant tries for a takedown but Muller circles away easily
and Muller counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bryant is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T2#
Bryant misses with a body shot
letting Muller counter with a right hand.
Bryant throws a leg kick
and Muller counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Muller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice combination there by Muller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muller throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bryant thows a leg kick but Muller checks it
and Muller counters with a thumping low kick.
Muller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muller pushes Bryant away with a front kick.#CL2#
Muller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bryant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bryant's defenses. #T3#
Muller scores a nice knee to the body.
Muller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bryant misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Muller.
Muller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Muller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bryant blocks the elbow strike.
Bryant doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant misses with a low kick.
Kobe Bryant is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Muller has managed to clinch.
Muller leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muller.
Muller leaning against his opponent. #T4#
Bryant working aggressively here.
Bryant throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
Muller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Muller tries to land a knee to the head but Bryant blocks with his arms.
A short left from Bryant.
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 left hand lands to the body for Bryant. #BC#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muller misses with a combination
and Bryant counters with a nice low kick that buckles Muller's knee momentarily.
Muller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bryant misses with a low kick.
Bryant misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Muller moves into range and clinches up with Bryant.
Bryant lands a nice shot to the body.
Bryant misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolas 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolas Muller!

Our winner, Nicolas 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.

 

Event: DUEL#103 Stenberg vs The Sigit     
Date:   Oct 21, 2017
#R1#
Muller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Muller tries to clinch up but Bulsara circles away and keeps his distance.
Bulsara throws a leg kick but Muller checks it.
Muller tried to counter with a leg kick but Bulsara avoided it.
Nice shot lands for Muller.
Muller misses with a straight right.
Bulsara throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Muller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Muller. #BC2#
Bulsara manages to break the clinch.
Bulsara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Muller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Muller throws a nice looking combination but Bulsara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bulsara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bulsara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bulsara darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Bulsara.
Bulsara scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Bulsara looks to land a left hand but Muller moved out of range nicely.
Muller is looking to clinch.
Muller motions for Bulsara to come forward. Muller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bulsara 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.
Bulsara throws a leg kick that misses.
Bulsara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Muller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Muller lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muller.
Bulsara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muller throws a hook to the side of Bulsara's head but Bulsara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bulsara misses with a hook to the body
and Muller counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bulsara loads up on a big right hand but Muller slips the punch.
Bulsara moves in looking to clinch but Muller pushes him off.
Muller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bulsara.#T2#
Bulsara swats away the attempt to clinch by Muller.
Muller throws a push kick but Bulsara slaps the foot to one side.
Bulsara misses with a shot to the body
and Bulsara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bulsara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muller counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Muller moves into the clinch.
Muller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bulsara takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bulsara looks winded!
Bulsara misses with a knee to the head.
Bulsara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Muller lands a nice knee to the body.
Muller lands an elbow inside.
Muller lands an elbow just above Bulsara 's eye.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Muller lands a good knee to the midsection. Bulsara won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bulsara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muller.
Muller holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Muller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bulsara swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bulsara's brow.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
Bulsara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Muller presses Bulsara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Muller blocking some punches.
Muller landing knees to the head. #ROC#
Bulsara is rocked!
Clinched against the cage, Muller lands a big elbow that drops Bulsara! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Bulsara is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolas Muller!
After winning the bout, Nicolas Muller thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: DUEL#92 Muller vs Eirickson     
Date:   Sep 03, 2017
#R1#
Eirikson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Muller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Muller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Eirikson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Muller wants to land a leg kick but Eirikson is out of range.
Eirikson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eirikson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Muller clinches with his opponent.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muller. #CUT#
It looks like Leif Eirikson has been cut.
Muller throws an elbow but it misses.
Muller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eirikson's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muller.
Muller lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Eirikson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eirikson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muller.
Muller with a nice cross.
Muller moves out of range as Eirikson strikes.
Muller misses with a looping right.
Eirikson jabs at Muller's body.
Muller tries to clinch but Eirikson moves out of range.
Muller throws a leg kick
and Eirikson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Eirikson takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Eirikson misses with a left hand
and Muller counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Eirikson throws a hook but Muller blocks it.
Eirikson avoids the body shot from Muller.
Eirikson scores with a jab to the head.
Eirikson misses the shot to the body.
Eirikson misses the shot to the body.
Eirikson swats away the attempt to clinch by Muller.
Despite the aggression on Eirikson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Leif Eirikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Muller lands with a cross. #CL#
Muller clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Eirikson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Muller throws an elbow but it misses.
Muller throws an elbow but it misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Eirikson as Muller tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Eirikson manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Muller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eirikson, pushing him back against the cage.
Muller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eirikson's efforts to push away.
Eirikson tries to break free but Muller pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Muller.
Muller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC2#
Eirikson manages to break the clinch.
Muller is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A slow jab from Eirikson misses its intended target.
Muller wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Muller tries to clinch
and Eirikson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Muller moves into the clinch successfully.
Eirikson tries to break free but Muller pushes him back against the cage.
Muller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muller looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Eirikson breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eirikson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eirikson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Eirikson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muller manages to avoid it.
Eirikson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Eirikson tries to get set, Muller tries to push him back and clinch up but Eirikson manages to avoid the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolas Muller dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Eirikson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muller throws out the jab.
Eirikson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eirikson lands with an uppercut that bounces Muller off the cage and back into range.
Eirikson cracks Muller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Muller looks to clinch
and Eirikson counters with a big left hand that crumples Muller! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leif Eirikson!
Leif Eirikson is the new super heavyweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Leif Eirikson said 'Cattle die kinsmen die all men are mortal. Words of praise will never perish nor a noble name. '.

 

Event: DUEL#89 Proctor vs Muller     
Date:   Aug 09, 2017
#R1#
Muller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Muller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Muller moves out of range as Proctor strikes.
Muller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Proctor scores with a jab. Muller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Muller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Proctor momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Proctor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Muller moves into the clinch.#T1#
Nice body punch from Proctor.
Proctor has Muller pressed against the cage.
Proctor blocks an elbow strike from Muller.
Proctor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Proctor misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Muller throws an elbow but misses.
Proctor is trying to stall.
Proctor taking a breather.
Muller tries to land knees in the clinch but Proctor avoids the damage to the body.
Proctor has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Muller lands an elbow that stopped Proctor in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Proctor has been cut.
Muller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Muller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
Proctor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Muller working Proctor over with knees to the body.
Muller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Proctor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick by Proctor misses
letting Muller counter with a right hand.
Muller throws an off balance right hand
and Proctor counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Proctor fails to land with a series of punches.
Proctor throws an off balance right hand
and Muller counters with a good, hard body kick but Proctor shrugs it off.
Proctor throws a nice looking combination but Muller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
Muller trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Muller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The referee calls for Muller to work.
Proctor blocks an elbow strike.
Muller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muller avoiding damage.
Come on Proctor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Proctor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muller backwards. #BC#
Proctor breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Muller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Proctor.
Muller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Muller pushes off an throws an elbow but Proctor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Muller blocks a body shot from Proctor.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
Proctor 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.
Proctor misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Proctor.
Proctor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller blocking some punches.
Proctor misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller controlling the action here for a moment.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolas Muller dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Muller misses with a lunging right hand
and Proctor counters with a straight right hand.
Muller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Proctor fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Muller moves into the clinch successfully.
Proctor just leaning against Muller, taking a breather.
Proctor blocks an elbow strike.
Muller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A shot in the inside from Proctor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller misses with an elbow strike.
Muller is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Muller misses with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Proctor. #T1#
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Proctor's defenses.
Proctor 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.
Proctor blocks the elbow strike.
Proctor dodges an elbow strike from Muller.
Proctor throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
Muller misses with an elbow over the top.
Muller lands a hook that snaps the head of Proctor backwards.
Muller lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Proctor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Muller rushes Proctor and presses him up against the cage.
Proctor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Proctor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Proctor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Proctor uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Muller misses with the head strike.
Muller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muller is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Muller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Proctor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Muller.
Proctor takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Muller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Muller stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Proctor misses with the head strike. #T3#
Muller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Muller stalling.
Proctor avoids a wild elbow strike from Muller.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Muller tries to land a knee to the head but Proctor blocks with his arms.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller stalling in the clinch.
Proctor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Muller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Muller lands a damaging elbow. #T4#
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Proctor avoids a wild elbow strike from Muller.
Proctor misses with the head strike.
Proctor throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
Proctor has Muller pushed against the cage.
Muller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muller displaying some good clinch control by pressing Proctor up against the cage.
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 pushes off an throws an elbow but Proctor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Proctor as Muller tries to tie him up.
Proctor blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Proctor.
Proctor swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolas Muller 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 round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
The crowd cheers as Muller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Proctor doesn't seem phased though.
Muller looks to throw the jab but Proctor is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Proctor misses the target.
Proctor lands a really nice looking cross but Muller seems unphased.
Muller tries to close the distance and clinch but Proctor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muller is looking to clinch but Proctor is avoiding it.
Michael Proctor is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proctor swats away the attempt to clinch by Muller.
Proctor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Proctor missing with a left hand there. Muller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Proctor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Muller doesn't manage to clinch there - Proctor circles away.
A leg kick checked by Muller.
A left lands for Muller.
A head kick misses from Proctor.
Muller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Proctor misses with a lunging right hand
and Muller counters with a good low kick that Proctor was not able to check.
Proctor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Muller's head backwards.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Muller there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Muller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Proctor ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
Proctor throws a sloppy head kick
and Muller counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Muller forces Proctor back against the cage and clinches.
Muller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muller will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Proctor up against the cage.
Muller has Proctor pushed against the cage.
Muller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Proctor avoids it.#T3#
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Proctor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas Muller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Muller on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Muller.
Proctor dodges an elbow strike from Muller.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Proctor.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
Muller lands an elbow just above Proctor 's eye.
Muller throws a head punch that misses.
Proctor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Muller is pushing Proctor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Proctor managing to block the knees to the body from Muller. #T4#
Muller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Proctor misses with some punches.
Proctor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muller lands an elbow inside that Proctor shrugs off.
Proctor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muller tries a knee to the head but Proctor blocks it.
Muller misses with an elbow over the top.
Muller working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Proctor misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Proctor's brow.
Proctor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Muller.
Muller misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolas Muller really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Proctor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Muller tries to clinch but Proctor moves out of range. #CL2#
Muller closes the distance and clinches.
Proctor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Proctor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Proctor trying to control the position but instead, Muller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Proctor into the cage.
Proctor swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Muller drops Proctor with a big knee straight up the middle! Proctor is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Proctor is rocked!
Proctor swings widly with a right hand
and Muller counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Proctor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Muller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muller throws a series of punches but Proctor avoids them all with ease.
Proctor seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Muller rushes Proctor and presses him up against the cage.
Proctor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Muller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Proctor blocks it with crossed arms.
Muller slowing the pace effectively.
Muller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Muller.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Muller working Proctor over with knees to the body.
Muller lands a left hand.
Proctor takes an elbow to the temple.
Muller looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Proctor managing to block the knees to the body from Muller.
Muller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muller content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Muller lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Proctor blocks an elbow strike from Muller.
Muller lands an elbow that stopped Proctor in his tracks for a moment.
A short uppercut from Proctor.
Muller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Proctor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Proctor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Proctors head.
A bit of stalling here from Muller.
Proctor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Muller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Proctor lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Muller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Muller misses with a body punch.
Muller scores with a knee to the head.
Proctor is looking to control Muller's arms but Muller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Proctor has his back to the cage.
Proctor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Proctor misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Muller lands an elbow just above Proctor 's eye.
Muller scores a nice knee to the body.
Muller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Muller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Muller.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Proctor. #T4#
Muller controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice elbow from Muller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller just leaning against Proctor, taking a breather.
Muller looking to stall.
Muller lands an elbow just above Proctor 's eye.
Muller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Muller avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nicolas Muller.
Proctor missing with a left hand there. Muller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolas Muller dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Muller closes the distance and pushes Proctor back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Proctor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Proctor.
Muller throws an elbow but it misses.
Muller misses with an elbow over the top.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Muller throws a head punch that misses.
Proctor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Proctor scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller misses with an elbow strike.
Proctor dodges an elbow strike from Muller.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Proctor stalling against the cage.
Nice elbow from Muller. #T1#
Proctor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Proctor blocks an elbow strike from Muller.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Proctor lands a left hand.
Muller pushes off an throws an elbow but Proctor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Proctor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Muller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muller.
Proctor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Proctor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muller lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
Michael Proctor's cut is getting worse.
With the fighters up against the cage, Muller throws an elbow but misses.
Proctor working aggressively here. #T2#
Muller pushes off an throws an elbow but Proctor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Muller blocking some punches.
Muller missing with knees to the body.
Muller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #KD2#
Muller drops Proctor with a big knee straight up the middle! Proctor is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Proctor lands with a right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Muller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Proctor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Proctor.#T3#
Muller misses with the combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Proctor.
Proctor throws a lazy right hand but Muller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muller moves out of range of the strikes.
Proctor swings widly with a right hand
and Muller counters with a straight right hand.
Muller throws a head kick that Proctor semi-blocks. #T4#
Muller throws a nice looking combination but Proctor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muller tries to close the distance and clinch but Proctor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice cross by Muller.
Muller tries to clinch up.
Michael Proctor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Proctor throws an overhand right that lands on Muller's shoulder, as Muller tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Muller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nicolas Muller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Muller is trying to stall.
Muller is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolas Muller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 45:50
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolas Muller!

Nicolas Muller is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Nicolas Muller thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DUEL#81 Haack vs Arjuna     
Date:   Jul 12, 2017
#R1#
Muller wants to clinch up but Browne keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Browne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Muller fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Muller clinches up with Browne and pushes him back against the cage.
Browne tries to circle away but Muller has him pinned against the cage.
Browne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees to the body from Muller.
Muller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Travis Browne has been cut.
Browne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Muller lands an elbow that stopped Browne in his tracks for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Muller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Browne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muller has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller lands with a light punch inside.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
Browne tries to break free but Muller pushes him back against the cage.
Muller avoiding damage.
Browne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Browne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Browne tries to circle away but Muller has him pinned against the cage.
Browne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Muller lands a hook that snaps the head of Browne backwards.
Muller prevents Browne from breaking the clinch.
Muller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Browne told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Browne wants to break free but Muller has control.
Muller scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Travis Browne's cut even more.
Muller unloads a knee to the mid-section. Browne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Browne looks winded!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muller. #KD#
Muller lands a vicious elbow to the side of Browne's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Muller tries to finish him with strikes but Browne still seems able to defend himself so Muller steps back and lets Browne get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC#
Browne is rocked!#CUT#
Travis Browne'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 Travis Browne's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nicolas Muller!
After winning the bout, Nicolas Muller thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: DUEL#75 Muller vs Marailov     
Date:   Jun 14, 2017
#R1#
Muller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marailov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been told by Marailov's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marailov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Marailov misses the body punch
and Muller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marailov falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Muller moves into the clinch.
Marailov takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC#
Marailov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marailov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Muller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muller throws a leg kick which misses Marailov's front leg but catches the back leg as Marailov tries to avoid it.
Muller misses with a body kick.
Muller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marailov tries to clinch but Muller moves away
and Muller counters with a nice uppercut.
Muller connects with a looping right hand.
Muller avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Muller drives through and clinches with Marailov against the ropes. #T1##BC#
Marailov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marailov throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Muller rushes Marailov and presses him up against the ropes.
Muller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marailov blocks it with crossed arms.
Muller is trying to stall.
Marailov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A knee to the head by Muller.
Muller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marailov prevents a body shot from Muller.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muller. #CUT2#
It looks like Gustav Marailov has been cut.
Muller has Marailov pressed against the ropes, preventing Marailov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Muller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Muller landing knees to the head.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Marailov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mullers head.
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!
Marailov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muller blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Marailov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muller misses with a wild body shot.
Marailov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Marailov misses the target.
Marailov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muller.
Marailov thuds a left hand into Muller's body.
Marailov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gustav Marailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marailov.
Marailov connects with a nice looking jab.
Marailov swats away the attempt to clinch by Muller.
Marailov throws a right hand that Muller ducks under and follows up with a left that Muller also avoids with ease.
Muller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marailov moves away.#T3#
Muller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marailov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marailov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muller.
A combination from Muller does no damage.
Muller defending well as Marailov loads up on a big left hand.
Marailov scores with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muller.
Marailov cracks Muller with a good jab.
Muller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marailov lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Muller falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gustav Marailov!
Gustav Marailov is the new super heavyweight champion!
Gustav Marailov 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.

 

Event: DUEL#68 Muller vs Virastuk     
Date:   May 20, 2017
#R1##CL#
Muller clinches with his opponent.
Muller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Virastuk taking a breather.
Muller scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Vasily Virastuk has been cut.
Muller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Virastuk's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muller. #CUT#
That has opened up Vasily Virastuk's cut even more.
Muller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Virastuk avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body.
Muller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Muller obliges.
Muller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Muller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Virastuk takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virastuk lands a nice knee to the body.
Virastuk takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
The cut above Vasily Virastuk's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Virastuk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muller is stalling here.
Muller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
Vasily Virastuk'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 Vasily Virastuk's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nicolas Muller!
Nicolas Muller is the new super heavyweight champion!
Nicolas Muller decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

 

Event: DUEL#62 Romero vs Bangsit     
Date:   Apr 22, 2017
#R1#
Vakarchuk slips under a jab.
Muller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Svyatoslav Vakarchuk has been cut.#CL2#
Muller drives through and clinches with Vakarchuk against the cage.
Muller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vakarchuk blocks it with crossed arms.
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
Muller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vakarchuk avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vakarchuk jumps guard but Muller stands there with Vakarchuk around his waist. Vakarchuk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Muller. #T1#
Muller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vakarchuk backwards.
Vakarchuk is trying to pull guard but Muller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vakarchuk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vakarchuk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Svyatoslav Vakarchuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vakarchuk avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body.
Vakarchuk avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body.
Muller misses with an elbow strike.
Vakarchuk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vakarchuk looking to slow down the pace here.
A knee to the head by Muller. #T2#
Muller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vakarchuk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Muller unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vakarchuk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short uppercut from Muller. #CUT2#
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk's cut is getting worse.
Vakarchuk takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC2#
Vakarchuk is rocked!
Vakarchuk fails to pull guard.
Oh Vakarchuk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muller working the clinch nicely. Vakarchuk is working for position but Muller cracks him with a big knee to the head! Vakarchuk crumples up against the cage and Muller lands two more shots before the ref can save Vakarchuk! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Nicolas Muller!
A determined Nicolas Muller didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

 

Event: USFC 148     
Date:   Apr 07, 2017
#R1#
Muller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hika.#CUT#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Hika lands a high kick!
Hika blocks a leg kick.
Hika keeps the fight on the outside.
Hika went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hika 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hika misses the shot to the body.
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.
Hika just misses with a punch to the body.
Muller staying out of range there.#T1#
Muller 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.
Muller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hika.
Muller wants to counter the offense by Hika and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Muller moves into the clinch.
Hika goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Hika.
Muller misses with a body punch.
Hika lands a right hand.
Muller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hika.
Hika tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muller's elbow.
Muller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hika has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Muller takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hika misses with a punch to the body.
Hika tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hika misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Hika fails to land.
Hika avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body. #T2#
Hika dodges an elbow strike from Muller. #BC#
Hika's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hika darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
That has opened up Nicolas Muller's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hika jabs at Muller's body.
Hika missing with a left hand there. Muller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hika swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hika throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Muller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hika, pushing him back against the cage.
Hika throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hika misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hika goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Muller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hika is defending well for now.
Muller has Hika pressed against the cage, preventing Hika from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hika makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Muller. #CUT2#
It looks like Hongi Hika has been cut.
Hika scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hika creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muller blocking some punches.
Muller blocks an elbow strike.
Hika makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Muller is rocked!
Muller blocking some punches.
Muller is still on wobbly legs! Can Hika finish him?
Hika creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Muller! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Hika.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hongi Hika!
Hongi Hika retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Hongi Hika thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: USFC 143     
Date:   Mar 11, 2017
#R1##CL#
Muller has Dorn up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Muller.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Ivan Dorn has been cut.
Muller trying to land knees to the body.
Muller throws an elbow but it misses.
Our sources have told us that Muller has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dorn's defenses.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dorn is trying to push Muller away but Muller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Muller prevents Dorn from breaking the clinch.
Muller blocks a body shot from Dorn.
Muller connects with a knee to the head.
Muller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dorn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller lands an elbow inside.
Dorn is trying to break the clinch but Muller has him pressed against the cage.
Muller misses with a knee strike.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dorn's defenses.
Dorn wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dorn tries to break free but Muller pushes him back against the cage.
Dorn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muller lands an elbow that stopped Dorn in his tracks for a moment.
Muller has Dorn pressed against the cage, preventing Dorn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Muller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Dorn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dorn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dorn is trying to break the clinch but Muller is controlling him.
Muller connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dorn's face.
Muller lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dorn's brow. #BC2#
Dorn breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Dorn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muller lands an elbow inside.
Dorn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Muller lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
Muller lands a knee to the body.
Muller using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dorn looks winded!
Muller lands an elbow inside.
Dorn has had enough of the clinch but Muller keeps him there for the moment.
Dorn is looking to break free of the clinch but Muller has double underhooks.
Muller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muller.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Muller obliges.
Dorn tries to break free but Muller pushes him back against the cage.
Dorn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dorn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muller looking to throw knees to the head but Dorn is blocking nicely.
Muller throws an elbow that misses.
Dorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Muller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dorn avoids it.
Muller landing knees to the body.
Dorn can't break the clinch.
Dorn avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body.
Dorn blocks an elbow strike from Muller.
Dorn working hard to break the clinch.
Muller unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dorn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Muller connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dorn's face.
Muller landing knees to the head.
Muller lands an elbow inside that Dorn shrugs off.
Dorn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dorn's defenses.
Dorn takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muller.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Dorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muller slips a jab from Dorn.
Muller tries to counter by clinching up but Dorn breaks away and moves out of range.
A combination from Dorn does no damage.
Muller is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dorn.#T4##CL#
Muller darts in and clinches Dorn up against the cage.
Muller landing knees to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Ivan Dorn's cut even more.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dorn's defenses.
Muller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Muller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Muller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dorn's defenses.
Muller lands a damaging elbow.
Dorn is trying to break the clinch but Muller is controlling him.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muller working Dorn over with knees to the body.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dorn takes an elbow to the temple.
Muller lands an elbow inside. #ROC#
Dorn is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolas Muller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Dorn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Muller clinches with his opponent.
Dorn working hard to break the clinch.
Muller lands an elbow inside.
Dorn can't break the clinch.
Muller scores with a hook to the body.#KD#
Muller drops Dorn with a big knee straight up the middle! Dorn is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Dorn is still on wobbly legs! Can Muller finish him?#CL#
Dorn tries to keep at a distance but Muller has taken the fight into the clinch.
A fake to the body and Muller gets the Thai clinch. He wastes no time and tries to connect with knees to the head. This is dangerous for Dorn! He should get out! Another devastating knee and Dorn falls head first to the ground. It's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Nicolas Muller!
Nicolas Muller got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

 

Event: USFC 138     
Date:   Feb 17, 2017
#R1#
Muller moves out of range as Tupu throws a body kick.
Tupu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tupu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tupu throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Muller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A hook to the body from Muller.
Muller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tupu misses with a body punch.
Tupu lands a shoulder strike.
Tupu swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tupu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller landing knees to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Poto Tupu has been cut.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Muller crunches a lovely knee into Tupu's ribcage.
Tupu looks winded!
Nice elbow from Muller.
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!
Tupu avoids a wild elbow strike from Muller.
Tupu takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Muller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tupu's defenses.
Muller lands an elbow that stopped Tupu in his tracks for a moment.
Muller lands an elbow inside.
Tupu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Poto Tupu's cut even more.
Tupu misses with a punch on the inside.
Muller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tupu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tupu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muller crunches a lovely knee into Tupu's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Muller.
Tupu takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muller.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Muller lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
The cut above Poto Tupu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Muller connects with a knee to the head.
Tupu tries to work over Muller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muller lands a good knee to the midsection. Tupu won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Tupu blocks an elbow strike from Muller.
Muller blocking some punches.
Tupu tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.
Tupu takes an elbow to the temple.
Muller connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tupu's face. #CUT#
Poto Tupu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Muller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tupu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tupu tries to score a body lock takedown but Muller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Muller.
Muller utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Muller scores a nice knee to the body.
Muller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Muller lands a knee to the body.
Muller connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tupu's face.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Poto Tupu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nicolas Muller!
Nicolas Muller took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

 

Event: USFC 132     
Date:   Jan 14, 2017
#R1#
Muller wants to clinch
and Hika counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Donk. Hika catches Muller right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Muller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hika darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Muller walks into a straight right hand from Hika.
Hika lands a head shot.
Muller gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Hika gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hongi Hika!
Hongi Hika is the new heavyweight champion!
Hongi Hika seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: USFC 127     
Date:   Dec 17, 2016
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Palelei. Those never looked like landing.
Palelei misses the jab.
Muller tries a quick counter leg kick but Palelei is wise to it.
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.
Muller lands a glancing blow to the side of Palelei's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Soa Palelei has been cut.#TD#
Palelei shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Muller's guard.#ES2#
Muller uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Muller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Palelei moves out of range of the leg kick from Muller.
Muller avoids the head kick by Palelei.
Palelei has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Muller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Palelei lands a right hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Palelei. #T1#
Palelei throws a quick inside leg kick.
Palelei scores with a leg kick.
Palelei throws a head kick that misses.
Muller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palelei.
Muller appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Palelei throws a low kick but Muller avoids it.
Palelei throws a looping overhand right but Muller ducks down to avoid it.
Palelei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Soa Palelei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palelei.
Palelei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Muller.
Palelei throws a leg kick that is checked
and Muller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2##TD#
Palelei closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Muller did well to prevent Palelei getting side control.
Muller pushes Palelei off but Palelei dives into side control.
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!
Palelei cracks Muller with a big elbow.
Palelei working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Muller managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Palelei.
Muller is not content to let Palelei control the position.
Palelei lands some shots froms side control.
Muller avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Palelei. #T3#
Palelei is looking to take a break and control but Muller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Palelei landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
An elbow from Palelei crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palelei postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Palelei throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Muller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Muller is trying to buck Palelei off.#T4#
Palelei lands a decent elbow from side control. #CUT#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Muller can do anything to dispel that myth.
Palelei lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Muller dodges the ground and pound from Palelei.
Palelei working the ground and pound from side control.
Muller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Palelei. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Palelei tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Palelei wants to control but Muller is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Soa Palelei dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Muller misses the shot to the body.
Palelei throws a hook but Muller blocks it.
Muller tries to counter by closing the distance.
A slow jab from Palelei misses its intended target.
Muller is looking for the big counter here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palelei. Muller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muller wants to counter the offense by Palelei and move into the clinch position.
Palelei missing with a left hand there. Muller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soa Palelei is winning the standup battle so far.
Palelei scores with a jab to the body.
Palelei throws a body shot but no joy.
Palelei misses with a hook. Muller ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Palelei looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Muller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Palelei.#T1#
Palelei misses with a takedown attempt
and Muller counters with a three punch combo that has Palelei backing up. Palelei nods at Muller to acknowledge the strikes.
Palelei moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Nicolas Muller's cut even more.
Palelei feints and then cracks Muller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Muller down.
Palelei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas Muller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Muller gets a clinch.
Palelei blocking some punches.
Palelei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palelei is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Muller's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Palelei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Muller lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Palelei breaks from the clinch.
Muller doesn't manage to clinch there - Palelei circles away.
Palelei is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palelei misses with a takedown attempt - Muller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Muller steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Palelei.#T2#
Palelei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palelei shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muller as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soa Palelei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palelei lands a jab to Muller's midsection.
Palelei misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Muller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Palelei goes for a double leg but Muller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Muller continues to drive forward.
You can see that Muller has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Palelei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muller was well out of range. Poor timing from Palelei.
Palelei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Muller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palelei.
Muller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Palelei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Muller.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Muller has knocked Palelei down with a huge combo! Muller steps away and waves a wobbly Palelei back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Palelei is rocked!
Muller walks into a stiff left hand from Palelei.#CUT#
The cut above Nicolas Muller's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Muller goes for a small jab and connects. Now Muller goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Palelei stumbles back but Muller runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Palelei to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Palelei will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nicolas Muller!
Nicolas Muller is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Nicolas Muller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: USFC 121     
Date:   Nov 05, 2016
#R1#
Bresnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bresnar 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.
Bresnar throws a hook but Muller avoids it easily.
Muller ducks under a wild hook from Bresnar.
Muller scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Muller tries to clinch but Bresnar moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Bresnar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muller misses with a series of wild punches.
Bresnar cracks Muller with a good jab.#CUT#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Muller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Muller lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Lock Bresnar has been cut.
Muller lands an elbow just above Bresnar 's eye.
Muller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bresnar.#T1#
Muller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bresnar's efforts to push away.
Bresnar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Muller blocks a body shot from Bresnar.
Muller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bresnar backwards.
Muller landing knees to the body.
Bresnar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muller crunches a lovely knee into Bresnar's ribcage.
Bresnar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bresnar takes an elbow to the temple.
Muller keeps control of Bresnar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Muller lands with a light punch inside.
Muller managing to block the knees to the body from Bresnar.
Muller trying to land knees to the body.
Muller connects with a knee to the head.
Muller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bresnar is breathing heavily.
Muller lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller lands an elbow inside that Bresnar shrugs off.
Bresnar is trying to break the clinch but Muller is controlling him.
Bresnar takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
A knee to the head by Muller. #CUT2#
Lock Bresnar's cut is getting worse.
Muller managing to block the knees to the body from Bresnar.
Muller lands a body shot.
Muller landing knees to the head.
Muller lands an elbow that stopped Bresnar in his tracks for a moment.
Nice body punch from Muller.
Muller lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Muller.
Nice elbow from Muller. #CUT2#
Lock Bresnar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bresnar is trying to break the clinch but Muller has him pressed against the cage.
Bresnar takes an elbow to the temple.
Muller landing knees to the body.
Muller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Bresnar is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Muller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Bresnar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bresnar misses with a body punch.
Muller is looking to land a big knee to finish this one. He's got control of the head and as Bresnar tries to break Muller's hands from around his neck, Muller unloads with that fight ending knee, right up the middle! Oh man, that was nasty! Bresnar will need to get back to the training room and learn how to defend against the thai clinch! Oooh, his nose is a mess. Hopefully it's not broken.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Nicolas Muller!
An out of breath Nicolas Muller thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: PF 14 - Hardy vs Boy     
Date:   Sep 24, 2016
#R1#
Palelei misses the shot to the body.
Muller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Palelei misses with an uppercut
and Muller counters with a straight right hand.
Palelei lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Palelei misses the target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Palelei.
Good shot there by Palelei.
Palelei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palelei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Palelei misses with a low kick.
Palelei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palelei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Muller tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Palelei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Palelei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Palelei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muller.
Muller is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Palelei.#T1#
Muller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Muller was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Muller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Palelei missing with a left hand there. Muller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palelei. Muller does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Palelei. Beautiful body shot.
Palelei looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Muller counters by moving into the clinch.
Palelei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Palelei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Palelei fails to land.
A short uppercut from Muller.
Muller lands a knee to the body.
Muller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller prevents a body shot from Palelei.
Palelei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Muller scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Palelei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Palelei avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body.
Palelei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Muller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Palelei lands an uppercut.
Palelei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palelei swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Palelei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muller misses with a jab to the body
and Palelei counters with a stiff right hand.
Palelei lands a body shot.
Palelei throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Muller crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Soa Palelei!
After winning the bout, Soa Palelei thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: PF 13 - Bismarck vs Laiho     
Date:   Sep 17, 2016
#R1#
Muller just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulu throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Muller moves into the clinch.
Pulu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muller backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Muller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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.
Pulu misses with the head strike.
Pulu avoids a wild elbow strike from Muller.
Muller blocks a body shot from Pulu.
Muller lands an elbow that stopped Pulu in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Maki Pulu has been cut.
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pulu managing to block the knees to the body from Muller.
Muller misses with an elbow strike.
Muller tries to land a knee to the head but Pulu blocks with his arms.
Pulu tries to throw a body punch but Muller avoids it by throwing Pulu back against the ropes.
Pulu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muller lands an elbow just above Pulu 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Pulu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pulu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller prevents a body shot from Pulu. #T1#
Muller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pulu 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 Pulu can turn it around.#BC2#
Pulu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pulu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muller takes one to the side of the head.
Pulu throws the left hand but Muller avoids the punch easily.
Muller misses with a wild combination.
Pulu misses with a two punch combination.
Muller tries to counter by clinching up but Pulu breaks away and moves out of range.
Muller checks a leg kick.
Pulu throws a head kick that misses.
Muller moves in looking to clinch but Pulu pushes him off.
Pulu throws a sloppy head kick and Muller moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Muller.
A combination from Pulu does no damage.
Pulu scores with a punch to the head.
Muller missing with a left hand there. Pulu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Pulu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muller.
Pulu 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulu misses with a head kick.
Muller lands with a nice combination. Pulu backs away looking to recover.
Pulu shoots for a double leg takedown but Muller sprawls well. He's pushed Pulu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pulu misses with a double jab
and Muller counters with a left and a right that stings Pulu. #CUT#
That has opened up Maki Pulu's cut even more.
Muller throws a body punch but Pulu moves out of range.
Muller connects with a looping right hand.
Pulu wants to slow Muller down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulu misses the target.
Maki Pulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muller.
Muller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulu manages to avoid it.
Pulu throws a head kick but Muller moves out of range.
Pulu misses with a body shot.
Muller tries to clinch up.#T3#
A punch combination from Pulu misses.
Muller blocks a head kick by Pulu.
It looked like Muller was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Muller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Muller thuds his right hand into Pulu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
The cut above Maki Pulu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL#
Muller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pulu, pushing him back against the ropes.
Pulu wants to get back to striking at distance but Muller won't allow it. #BC2#
Pulu breaks from the clinch.
Muller moves away from the strike by Pulu.
Pulu throws a big shot that misses.
Muller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulu throws a shot from downtown. Muller moves away and avoids it.
Muller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulu. Pulu obviously looking to wear him down.
Muller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Pulu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pulu throws a right hand that Muller ducks under and follows up with a left that Muller also avoids with ease.#T4#
Pulu lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Pulu - just one landing.
Pulu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muller.
Pulu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Muller.
Muller leaves Pulu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pulu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Muller has time to react.
Muller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pulu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Muller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pulu throws a nice looking combination but Muller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T5#
Pulu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Muller is just out of range.
Pulu throws an overhand right that lands on Muller's shoulder, as Muller tries to avoid the shot.
Pulu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muller defending well as Pulu loads up on a big left hand.
Pulu misses with a straight right. #CL#
Muller forces Pulu back against the ropes and clinches.
Pulu takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
Maki Pulu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Muller digs a right hand underneath Pulu's ribcage. Pulu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pulu throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
Pulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller misses with an elbow strike.
Muller lands an elbow inside.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maki Pulu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nicolas Muller!
A victorious Nicolas Muller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: PF 10 - Hardy vs Gonzalez     
Date:   Aug 27, 2016
#R1#
Betancourt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Muller momentarily.
Muller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Betancourt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muller moves away.
Betancourt throws a right and a left that Muller avoids nicely.
Betancourt lands with a shot to the body.
Muller blocks a jab.
Muller takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Muller takes the fight into the clinch.
Betancourt takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Arden Betancourt has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Betancourt.
Betancourt is trying to maintain a safe position but Muller gets an underhook and turns Betancourt into the ropes.
Betancourt working aggressively here.
Betancourt misses with a punch to the body.
Betancourt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Betancourt is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Betancourt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Betancourt lands with a right to the head.
Muller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Betancourt blocks an elbow strike from Muller.
Muller lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
Muller lands a nice elbow.
Muller throws an elbow that misses.
Muller lands a good knee to the midsection. Betancourt won't want to take too many of those.
Nice body punch from Muller - that landed with a thud.
Betancourt looks winded!
Muller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Muller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muller.
Muller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Betancourt prevents a body shot from Muller.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muller.
Betancourt lands a body shot.
A short right from Muller on the inside.
Betancourt takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Betancourt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Muller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Betancourt's defenses.
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 presses Betancourt against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Muller scores with a shot to the side of Betancourt's head.
Betancourt is looking to control Muller's arms but Muller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Betancourt has his back to the ropes.
Muller lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Muller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Betancourt backwards.
Muller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muller utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short left from Muller.
A short body shot lands from Muller as the two fighters clinch.
Muller lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Muller.
Muller lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
That has opened up Arden Betancourt's cut even more.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Betancourt's defenses.
Muller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Muller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Muller gets through Betancourt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muller.
Betancourt takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
The cut above Arden Betancourt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Muller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
Betancourt has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Muller lands an elbow inside.
Muller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
Arden Betancourt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T3#
Betancourt takes a knee right on the jaw!
Muller lands an elbow that stopped Betancourt in his tracks for a moment.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#
Betancourt is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arden Betancourt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nicolas Muller!
A victorious Nicolas Muller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: PF6 - Kane vs Steele     
Date:   Jul 16, 2016
#R1#
Hika connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Muller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Muller is looking to clinch.
A combination from Muller does no damage.
Hika scores with a jab to the jaw.
Muller throws a body shot but no joy.
Hika lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Muller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hika pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Muller throws a big counter combination but Hika scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Muller lands a nice shot to the body.
Muller misses with a wild body shot.
Muller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Hika releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hika turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hika throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Muller avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Hika does it's job there.
Hika misses with a body shot.
Hika throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hika throws a push kick but Muller slaps the foot to one side.
Muller appears to be looking for a big counter.
Muller misses with a wild combination.
Muller backing away here, and Hika unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hika with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hika lands a leg kick that knocks Muller off balance momentarily.
Hika lands a jab to the head.
Muller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Muller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hika thumps Muller with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Muller as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hika throws a body kick that misses
and Muller counters with a nice uppercut.
Hika throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Muller takes the fight into the clinch.
Hika throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mullers head.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Muller has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muller. #CUT#
It looks like Hongi Hika has been cut.
Hika digs a right hand underneath Muller's ribcage. Muller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hika creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hika unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Muller! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Hika is unloading with more strikes now! Muller drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hongi Hika!
After winning the bout, Hongi Hika thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: USFC 118     
Date:   May 15, 2016
#R1#
Muller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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.
Massena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Massena avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Massena misses. #CL2#
Muller drives through and clinches with Massena against the cage.
Massena working aggressively here.
Muller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Massena backwards.
Muller tries to land knees in the clinch but Massena avoids the damage to the body.
Massena prevents a body shot from Muller.
I was talking to Massena's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muller. #CUT2#
It looks like Andre Massena has been cut.
Muller pushes off an throws an elbow but Massena leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Massena wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muller has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Massena.
Muller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Massena managing to block the knees to the body from Muller.
Massena misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller keeps control of Massena as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Massena goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Massena working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Massena.
Massena is trying to push Muller away but Muller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A hook to the body from Muller.
A short right from Muller.
Muller lands with a short shot to the head.
Massena working hard to break the clinch.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Massena's defenses. #CUT2#
Andre Massena's cut is getting worse.
Muller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Andre Massena's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Muller lands a body punch in the clinch.
Massena is breathing heavily.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Massena's defenses.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Muller on the inside.
Muller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Andre Massena's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nice elbow from Muller.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andre Massena's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nicolas Muller!
An out of breath Nicolas 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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