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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Zuma moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Zuma pulls guard successfully.
Zuma is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zuma is trying to control the position but Mullins postures up.
Zuma controlling the position.
Mullins wants to get up but he can't break Zuma's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mullins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullins wanted to stand there but Zuma had control of the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zuma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mullins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Mullins wants to stand but Zuma is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Mullins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mullins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mullins trying to control but Zuma is working from the bottom.
Mullins's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2##SUB#
Mullins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mullins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zuma is looking to stand up but Mullins isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Zuma looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zuma is taking a breather. Mullins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mullins has a hand on Zuma's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Zuma takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SU2#
Zuma stands up from mount. Strange move. #T3##TD2#
Mullins tries to sprawl but Zuma drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mullins is not content to let Zuma control the position.
Mullins wants to get back to full guard.
Mullins won't allow Zuma to pass to mount.
Mullins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zuma is working away from the top position though.
Zuma tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mullins.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mullins trying to control here.
Zuma passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mullins is trying to escape the mount.
#T4##SUB2#
Zuma with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mullins sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mullins trying to control but Zuma postures up.
Zuma passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mullins is looking to improve his position but Zuma isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Zuma dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Zuma feints and as Mullins raises his hands in defense, Zuma changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mullins wants to sweep but no luck.
Mullins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zuma wants to stand but Mullins is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zuma trying to control but Mullins is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma wanted to stand there but Mullins had control of the position.
Mullins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zuma's guard. #REVR##T1#
Mullins wants to control from the top but Zuma keeps moving.
Zuma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Mullins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mullins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zuma is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Mullins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zuma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mullins looking for a sweep. Not yet Mullins, not yet.
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Mullins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SU2#
Zuma gets to his feet - Mullins follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Zuma scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zuma passes to full mount! #SU2#
Zuma get's back to his feet.#CL2#
Zuma rushes Mullins and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Mullins is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zuma is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mullins to the mat. Mullins regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jacob Zuma has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mullins wants to sweep here but Zuma controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zuma passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Zuma tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zuma has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Mullins can't do much from the bottom here.
Mullins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zuma's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zuma seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mullins wants to control but Zuma is keeping busy.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Zuma. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mullins wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Zuma stands up from half guard.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zuma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Zuma clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Zuma gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Zuma wants to get up but he can't break Mullins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mullins is pulling down on Zuma's head. It's preventing any offense from Zuma, at least for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mullins looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Zuma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Zuma fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mullins sprawls well initially but Zuma persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zuma prevents Mullins from improving his position.
Mullins gets full guard.
Zuma controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mullins is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Zuma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zuma wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Zuma controls Mullins momentarily but Mullins frees himself.
Zuma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zuma wants to stand up but Mullins is controlling him.
Zuma keeping full guard, as Mullins tries to pass.
Mullins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zuma managing to control the position.
Mullins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zuma is proving hard to escape from.
Jacob Zuma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mullins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Zuma closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mullins did well to prevent Zuma getting side control.
Zuma prevents Mullins from improving his position.
Mullins is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mullins is looking to get back to full guard here but Zuma has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mullins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zuma wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SU2#
Zuma stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Zuma drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zuma advances position into side control!
Mullins looking for a sweep but Zuma has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SU2#
Zuma stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Zuma throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Mullins counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Mullins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zuma, up you get! #TD2#
Zuma feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Zuma is standing up over Mullins. Mullins looks to escape but Zuma dives into side control.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVR##SU2#
Zuma has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Zuma changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mullins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mullins is trying to get back to half guard.
Zuma wants to control but Mullins is keeping him busy.
Zuma happy to just control the position for now.
Gary Mullins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mullins throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Zuma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zuma 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Zuma!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Tyson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mullins's guard.
Mullins striking off his back but it's not causing Tyson any problems.
Mullins looking for a sweep. Not yet Mullins, not yet.
Mullins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Tyson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU2#
Tyson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tyson stuns Mullins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Tyson forces Mullins back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Tyson jumps guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Tyson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mullins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tyson has his foot on Mullins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mullins works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tyson working for a triangle but Mullins defends it easily.
Mullins trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mullins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tyson wants to sweep here but Mullins controlling him for the moment.
Mullins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tyson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Mullins from controlling successfully.
Tyson wants to sweep here but Mullins controlling him for the moment.
Mullins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mullins wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Tyson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Mullins from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mullins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tyson's head.#T3##CL2#
Tyson clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Tyson has hold of one of Mullins's legs. Mullins is fighting the takedown attempt but Tyson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mullins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyson is one step ahead there.
Mullins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tyson's guard. #REVR#
Tyson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mullins is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Tyson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tyson being controlled here, momentarily.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Mullins from controlling successfully. #T4#
Tyson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyson striking off his back but it's not causing Mullins any problems.
Mullins stays in close to Tyson's body and controls the position.
Tyson wants to stand up but Mullins is controlling him.
Mullins trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Tyson looking to control.
Mullins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tyson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Tyson closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mullins keeps the fight on the outside.
Mullins thinks about countering with a head kick.#TD2#
Tyson feints and as Mullins raises his hands in defense, Tyson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Mullins working for a triangle but Tyson defends it easily.
Mullins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mullins is trying to control the position but Tyson postures up.
Mullins has momentary wrist control but Tyson slips an elbow through the middle.
Mullins looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Tyson stands up and waves to Mullins to follow him. #T1##CL2#
Tyson moves into the clinch successfully.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tyson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mullins is trying to break free.
Mullins misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mullins tries to counter with a takedown but Tyson is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Tyson forces Mullins back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Mullins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mullins's defenses. #BC2#
Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Tyson.
Tyson works Mullins's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Tyson has managed to clinch.
Mullins misses with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson tries to circle away but Mullins has him pinned against the cage.
Tyson wants to break free but Mullins has control.
Tyson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Mullins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tyson to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Mullins uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Tyson pushes Mullins up against the cage in a clinch.
Tyson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mullins blocks a head kick by Tyson.
Mullins throws a counter high kick but Tyson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mullins blocks a head kick by Tyson.
Mullins is looking for a counter combo.
Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mullins is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tyson is breathing heavily.#T4#
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!
Tyson moves in looking to clinch but Mullins pushes him off.
Mike Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mullins needs to keep his hands up - Tyson had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Tyson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tyson wants to stand but Mullins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mullins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tyson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mullins's guard.#SUB#
Tyson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mullins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Tyson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tyson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tyson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mullins down.
#SU2#
Tyson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mullins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mullins attempts a counter takedown but Tyson avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Tyson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mullins did well to prevent Tyson getting side control.
Mullins wants to get back to full guard.
Mullins is trying to maintain the position but Tyson is very close to passing his half guard.
Mullins wants to improve his position but Tyson is controlling well.
Mullins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tyson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tyson's back!#T1#
Mullins tries to get the hooks in deep but Tyson pushed the leg off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mullins is trying to stick to Tyson's back but Tyson is turning into Mullins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mullins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tyson.
Mullins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mike Tyson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tyson is working Mullins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mullins wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyson connects with a couple of short punches.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mullins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyson postures up and lands a big shot to Mullins's brow. #ROC2#
Mullins is rocked!
Mullins wants to get back to his feet but Tyson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tyson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tyson won't allow Mullins to sweep him here.
Tyson passes Mullins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tyson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mullins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Mullins gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mullins is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Tyson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyson is trying to control the position but Mullins postures up.
Mullins stays in close to Tyson's body and controls the position.
Mullins wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Tyson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tyson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mullins manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Tyson connects with a couple of short punches.
Mullins working a defensive guard here.
Mullins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tyson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Tyson has his foot on Mullins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mullins works his way back into a safe position though.
Mullins content to stall in guard here.
Mullins with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Tyson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mullins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tyson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mullins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mullins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyson being controlled here, momentarily.
Tyson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mullins is one step ahead there.
Gary Mullins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Tyson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mullins wants to pass the guard but Tyson is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Tyson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tyson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Tyson!
Mike Tyson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm the baddest man on the planet '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Wakefield instigates a clinch.
Wakefield landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mullins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wakefield as Mullins tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Wakefield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mullins gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Wakefield gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Penn Wakefield!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Gartola looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gartola trying to control but Mullins is working from the bottom.
Gartola working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gartola preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mullins is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Mullins won't allow Gartola to get back to his feet.
Mullins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gartola is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mullins is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gartola controlling the position.#T1#
Mullins won't allow Gartola to get back to his feet.
Mullins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gartola keeping full guard, as Mullins tries to pass.
Mullins throwing strikes but missing.
Mullins controlling from the top position.
Gartola looking for a sweep. Not yet Gartola, not yet. #SUB#
Mullins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mullins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mullins tries to stand but Gartola is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Gartola shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gartola was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mullins can't do much from the bottom here.
Mullins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gartola connects with a decent elbow.
Mullins struggling a bit here.
Mullins is trying to improve his position.#SU2#
Gartola has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gartola connects with a right hand. Mullins shakes it off.
Gartola works Mullins's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Gartola circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Mullins tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Gartola wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Gartola!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Ballard tries to bum rush Mullins with a series of wild strikes but Mullins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ballard throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Mullins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mullins controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mullins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ballard is trying to control the position but Mullins postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballard looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Mullins stands up from Ballard's guard - Mullins perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ballard tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick from Ballard misses. #T1##CL#
Mullins clinches.
Ballard is trying to break the clinch but Mullins is controlling him.
Ballard tries to break free but Mullins pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Mullins breaks the clinch.
Linfield Ballard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ballard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mullins's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mullins holds on and takes a little breather.
Ballard trying to control the position from guard on top but Mullins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ballard won't allow Mullins to sweep him here.
Mullins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ballard manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Mullins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ballard trying to control the position.
#T2#
Mullins stops Ballard from standing up.
Ballard being controlled here, momentarily.
Ballard is trying to keep Mullins in close.
#SU#
Mullins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ballard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mullins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mullins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ballard.
Mullins lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Ballard. #CUT2#
It looks like Gary Mullins has been cut.
A head kick by Ballard misses #TD#
and Mullins counters with a takedown into side control.
Mullins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ballard is trying to control Mullins's posture but Mullins avoids it.
Mullins advances nicely into full mount. #SU#
Mullins is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Ballard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mullins moves out of range of the body kick.
Ballard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mullins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ballard thinking. #T4##TD2#
Ballard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mullins is trying to defend but Ballard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ballard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES#
Mullins has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ballard is on him like a limpet, forcing Mullins back against the cage.
Mullins avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Mullins.
Ballard tries to throw a body punch but Mullins avoids it by throwing Ballard back against the cage.
Mullins is working Ballard over against the cage.
Mullins has Ballard pressed against the cage.
#TD#
Mullins pulls guard successfully.
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 Gary Mullins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gary Mullins's cut.
That's time! Mullins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mullins ducks under a wild hook from Ballard.
Ballard throws the left hand but Mullins avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Mullins misses the target.
Ballard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mullins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ballard misses with a body kick.
Mullins is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Ballard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mullins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ballard tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mullins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullins gets full guard.
Ballard preventing the sweep.
Mullins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ballard manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU#
Mullins stands up and waves to Ballard to follow him. #T1#
Ballard clobbers Mullins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Mullins instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Ballard jumps guard.
#SU#
Mullins stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ballard tries to work over Mullins's front leg with a kick but Mullins checks it.
A head kick misses from Ballard.
Mullins attempts a counter takedown but Ballard avoids it well and moves away.
Ballard misses with a right hand
and Mullins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ballard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD2#
Ballard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mullins's guard.#ES#
Mullins is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mullins leaning against his opponent.
Mullins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ballard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A lazy body kick from Ballard #CL#
and Mullins counters by clinching up.
Ballard working hard to break the clinch.
Ballard wants to get back to striking at distance but Mullins won't allow it.
#TD2#
Ballard has picked Mullins up - he's going for a ride! Ballard dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ballard is pressing down on Mullins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mullins is holding on for now.
Mullins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ballard trying to control the position from guard on top but Mullins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mullins controlling Ballard's posture. #SUB#
Mullins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mullins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ballard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ballard wants to get up but he can't break Mullins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mullins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Mullins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mullins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU#
Ballard is working an open guard so Mullins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ballard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mullins is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Ballard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ballard throws a series of punches but Mullins moves out of range.
Ballard is breathing heavily.
Ballard throws a sloppy head kick and Mullins moves out of range easily.
Mullins is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ballard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mullins.#TD2#
Ballard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mullins moves into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mullins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mullins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mullins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Linfield Ballard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gary Mullins's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ballard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mullins!
Mullins tries to buck Ballard off but Ballard is having none of it.
Mullins sneaks back into half guard.
Ballard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mullins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mullins wants to get back to full guard.
Mullins has hold of Ballard's hands but Ballard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mullins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ballard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ballard's back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mullins controlling the positon.
Ballard looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
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.
#T1#
Gary Mullins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mullins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ballard for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Ballard defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mullins's arms. #SUB#
Mullins looking to break Ballard's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ballard remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mullins will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Mullins is persistently looking for the submission but Ballard is defending it well.
Ballard wants to control his opponent's hands but Mullins gets his hands free. #T2#
Mullins controlling from the back.
Further stalling from Mullins.
Ballard wants to escape the position.
Mullins has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ballard's body.
#T3#
Ballard can't escape the position.
Ballard trying to control the hands but Mullins breaks the grip. #SUB#
Mullins looking for the RNC.
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.
Ballard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Mullins is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Mullins controlling well, preventing Ballard from escaping the position.
Mullins just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4#
Mullins is hanging on to Ballard's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Mullins working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mullins controlling the position well here. Ballard rolled but Mullins kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Ballard is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ballard is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mullins controlling from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Mullins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mullins 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gary Mullins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
McArthur misses with a low kick.
#TD2#
McArthur scores with a takedown into Mullins's guard.
Mullins looking for a sweep. Not yet Mullins, not yet.
McArthur wants to get up but he can't break Mullins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mullins looking for a sweep. Not yet Mullins, not yet.
McArthur stands up over Mullins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mullins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mullins is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur wants to control from the top but Mullins keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mullins wants to sweep but no luck.
Mullins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
McArthur content to stall in guard here.
McArthur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mullins is keeping the position for now.
Mullins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mullins wants to sweep here but McArthur controlling him for the moment.
Mullins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McArthur looking to pass the guard.
Mullins is trying to keep McArthur in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McArthur avoids the head kick by Mullins.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
McArthur looking to score a takedown here. Mullins is defending well but McArthur drives through and ends up in Mullins's guard.
Mullins keeping moving, preventing McArthur from controlling successfully.
Mullins wants to sweep here but McArthur controlling him for the moment.
Mullins is trying to hold McArthur in close to prevent damage but McArthur has managed to pass into half guard.
McArthur thows a huge punch but Mullins dodges it nicely.
Mullins is not content to let McArthur control the position.
Mullins trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McArthur performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Mullins tries to roll over but McArthur keeps him under control.
Mullins has a hand on McArthur's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McArthur takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
McArthur landing strikes, looking to finish!
McArthur wants to get back to his feet but Mullins is holding on tight.
Mullins sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mullins tries to roll over but McArthur keeps him under control.
Mullins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mullins regains full guard. Nicely done.
McArthur is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
McArthur trying to control the position from guard on top but Mullins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mullins thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McArthur looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mullins looking to hit a scissor sweep but McArthur is one step ahead there.
McArthur sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McArthur's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby McArthur dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
McArthur dives in and scores a takedown into Mullins's guard.
McArthur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mullins working a defensive guard here.
Mullins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mullins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McArthur working a defensive guard here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McArthur. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mullins sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Mullins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McArthur on the ground.
McArthur trying to control the position here.
McArthur wants to sweep but no luck.
McArthur is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mullins is controlling him.
McArthur looking to control.
Mullins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mullins postures up.
#SUB2#
McArthur is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mullins defends well.
Mullins sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mullins trying to stand up but can't free himself from McArthur's guard.
McArthur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mullins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
McArthur drives through with a takedown into guard.
McArthur is breathing heavily.
Mullins looking to hit a scissor sweep but McArthur is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB#
Mullins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McArthur is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mullins.
McArthur has control of an arm but Mullins manages to advance to McArthur's back!
McArthur prevents Mullins from getting a body triangle.
McArthur trying to control the hands but Mullins breaks the grip.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mullins controlling the positon.
McArthur trying to control the hands but Mullins breaks the grip. #T4#
Mullins controls the action.
Mullins wants to control the position but McArthur frees himself and scrambles - Mullins manages to regain control in side control.
McArthur manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
McArthur is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mullins pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mullins seems to be looking for submissions.
Mullins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mullins wants to stand up but McArthur is controlling the position.
McArthur trying to hold on to Mullins's head to control him but Mullins postures up.
Mullins is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby McArthur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
McArthur gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mullins trying to control the position but instead, McArthur has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mullins into the cage.
McArthur throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mullins blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullins misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
McArthur turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McArthur manages to end up in side control.#T1#
McArthur trying to control the action but Mullins is working from the bottom.
Mullins trying his best to control but McArthur has mounted him.
Mullins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mullins is squirming around, avoiding McArthur's attempts to control the action.
Mullins is desperately trying to improve his position but McArthur has a good base and remains in mount.
McArthur looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McArthur takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mullins is trying to escape the mount.
Mullins holds on to McArthur as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
McArthur wants to control the pace but Mullins is squirming around nicely. #T2#
McArthur controlling from mount.
Mullins wants to control but McArthur is having none of it.#SUB2#
McArthur working for a guillotine from mount but Mullins is in no mood to give up.
McArthur lands a big shot there that rocks Mullins but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mullins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mullins sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
McArthur seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mullins is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bobby McArthur!
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Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Mullins gets caught flat footed, as Tilson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tilson is looking to stand up but Mullins won't let him.
Mullins wants to hit a switch here but Tilson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mullins there!
Mullins tries to hold on but Tilson postures up.
Tilson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mullins is looking to escape.
Mullins is working to get back to half guard.
Tilson landing shots from mount.
Tilson lands a couple of good shots and Mullins has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mullins is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Mullins preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tilson.
Mullins just trying to survive but Tilson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Tilson is persistently looking for the submission but Mullins is defending it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Mullins is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tilson gets his way!
#T1#
Mullins trying to control the position but Tilson manages to sink in the hooks.
Mullins prevents Tilson from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Mullins right now.
Mullins trying to control the hands but Tilson won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Mullins's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tilson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mullins trying to control the hands but Tilson breaks the grip.
Tilson tries to get the hooks in deep but Mullins pushed the leg off. #T2#
Tilson missing with punches from the back.
Mullins breaks Tilson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tilson wants to get back to his feet but Mullins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tilson has his hands on Mullins's head, controlling the position.
Tilson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mullins controlling from the top position.
Tilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mullins is one step ahead there.
Mullins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mullins postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tilson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mullins controls the pace.
Mullins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mullins controlling from the top position. #SU#
Mullins stands and steps away. Tilson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tilson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #TD2#
Tilson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T4#
Mullins is looking to improve his position.
Tilson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tilson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mullins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mullins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mullins trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like Tilson is going to stand back up.
Mullins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tilson looks winded!
Mullins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mullins keeping moving, preventing Tilson from controlling successfully.
Mullins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Tilson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mullins tries to clinch up.
Mullins tries to clinch there but Tilson circles away.
#TD2#
Tilson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mullins's guard.
Mullins wants to sweep here but Tilson controlling him for the moment.
Tilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mullins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mullins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Tilson wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mullins controlling the pace. #T1#
Tilson pushes Mullins off looking to stand but Mullins dives back in and keeps control.
Mullins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mullins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mullins is thwarting Tilson's attempts to control the position.
Mullins controlling the pace. #SUB#
Mullins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mullins controlling the pace. #SU#
Mullins postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tilson to stand up.
Bobby Tilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Tilson clinches with his opponent.
Mullins tries to land knees in the clinch but Tilson avoids the damage to the body.
Mullins just leaning against Tilson, taking a breather. #BC2#
Tilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##TD2#
Tilson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mullins tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mullins wants to control but Tilson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mullins works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mullins is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Tilson is breathing heavily.
Mullins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Tilson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mullins is controlling him.
Tilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mullins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mullins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Mullins dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mullins swats away the attempt to clinch by Tilson.#TD2#
Tilson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mullins trying to control here.
Mullins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mullins controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Mullins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tilson is proving hard to escape from.
Tilson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mullins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tilson wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mullins controlling from the top position.
Mullins wanted to stand there but Tilson had control of the position.
Tilson being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Tilson has his foot on Mullins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mullins works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mullins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tilson moves to clinch but Mullins breaks away #TD#
and Mullins counters with a shoot takedown. Tilson fights it but they end up in guard. #T3#
Tilson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mullins controls the pace.
Bobby Tilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tilson has a closed guard, preventing Mullins from standing up. #SU#
Mullins stands up from Tilson's guard - Mullins perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Tilson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mullins sneaks back into half guard.
Mullins preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mullins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Mullins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tilson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Tilson being controlled here, momentarily.
Mullins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tilson for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Mullins gets to his feet. Tilson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Mullins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mullins 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Mullins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Henderviluchi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Henderviluchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Mullins is retaining full guard.
Henderviluchi won't allow Mullins to sweep him here.
Henderviluchi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Henderviluchi looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Henderviluchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mullins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mullins keeping moving, preventing Henderviluchi from controlling successfully.
Henderviluchi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Henderviluchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Mullins is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henderviluchi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Henderviluchi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mullins's guard.#T1#
Henderviluchi won't allow Mullins to sweep him here.
Henderviluchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mullins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderviluchi wants to pass the guard but Mullins is keeping the position.
Mullins wants to sweep but no luck.
Henderviluchi tries to stand but Mullins is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Henderviluchi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mullins wants to get back to full guard but Henderviluchi has passed into side control.
Mullins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Henderviluchi is trying to control. Mullins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB2#
Henderviluchi is working for a kimura but Mullins is defending it quite comfortably.
Mullins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henderviluchi is trying to control. Mullins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mullins is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Henderviluchi jumps into side control!
Mullins tries to buck Henderviluchi off but Henderviluchi is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mullins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mullins trying to hold on to Henderviluchi's head to control him but Henderviluchi postures up.
Mullins is looking to improve his position.
Mullins wants to control but Henderviluchi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mullins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Henderviluchi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Henderviluchi stalling.
Mullins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henderviluchi is working away from the top position though.
Mullins is looking to improve his position.
Mullins is pressing down on Henderviluchi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mullins wants to sweep but no luck.
Mullins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mullins wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henderviluchi postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Henderviluchi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Henderviluchi stopping the sweep attempt from Mullins.
Henderviluchi wants to pass the guard but Mullins is keeping the position.
Henderviluchi looks winded!
Mullins has Henderviluchi pulled in close to control his posture.
Henderviluchi stopping the sweep attempt from Mullins.
Mullins trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mullins trying to control the position.
Mullins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mullins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mullins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henderviluchi's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Henderviluchi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Mullins clinches up with Henderviluchi and pushes him back against the cage.
Mullins taking a breather.#TD2#
Henderviluchi gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Henderviluchi is working for a kimura but Mullins is defending it quite comfortably.
Henderviluchi wants to take a breather but Mullins is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullins throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Henderviluchi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Henderviluchi is looking for a kimura but Mullins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Henderviluchi to get the leverage.
Henderviluchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mullins trying to hold on to Henderviluchi's head to control him but Henderviluchi postures up.
Mullins is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Henderviluchi controlling the action here.
Henderviluchi prevents Mullins from improving his position.
Henderviluchi works his way into side control.
Henderviluchi wants to control but Mullins is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Henderviluchi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Henderviluchi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Henderviluchi is breathing heavily.
Mullins struggling a bit here.
Mullins lands a decent little punch to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Henderviluchi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mullins manages to get back to half guard.
Henderviluchi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mullins defending well though.
Mullins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mullins.
Mullins has a closed guard, preventing Henderviluchi from standing up.
Mullins striking off his back but it's not causing Henderviluchi any problems.
Mullins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Mullins seems to be working for a kimura but Henderviluchi defends the submission attempt.
Mullins controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mullins lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Mullins controlling the pace.
Mullins tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Henderviluchi. #SUB#
Mullins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henderviluchi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mullins trying to control the pace.
Mullins seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Henderviluchi is looking to improve his position.
Henderviluchi trying to control but Mullins postures up.
Mullins controlling the action here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Mullins is trying to work for a kimura but Henderviluchi is defending well.
Mullins tries to stand but can't do so whilst Henderviluchi controls his leg.
Mullins is taking a breather. Henderviluchi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mullins blocks the body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Mullins moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mullins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Mullins dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Henderviluchi avoids the head kick by Mullins.
Mark Henderviluchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Henderviluchi gets a double leg takedown into Mullins's guard.
Mullins looking to control.
Mullins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Mullins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Henderviluchi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mullins has Henderviluchi in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
Henderviluchi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mullins, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Henderviluchi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mullins sprawls well initially but Henderviluchi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderviluchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mullins keeps working.
Mullins is trying to stand.
#T1#
Henderviluchi tries to stand and escape but Mullins is controlling the position.
Henderviluchi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henderviluchi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mullins defending well though.
Mullins manages to get to full guard.
Mullins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mullins trying to keep a closed guard but Henderviluchi is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Henderviluchi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henderviluchi wants to control from the top but Mullins keeps moving. #SUB#
Mullins has his foot on Henderviluchi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henderviluchi works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mullins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mark Henderviluchi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henderviluchi won't allow Mullins to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Henderviluchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderviluchi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMullins.#CL2#
Henderviluchi rushes Mullins and presses him up against the cage.
The referee calls for Mullins to work.
Mullins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mullins misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3##TD#
Mullins has hold of one of Henderviluchi's legs. Henderviluchi is fighting the takedown attempt but Mullins gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Henderviluchi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mullins has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Henderviluchi is trying to break free.#TD2#
Henderviluchi jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Henderviluchi working for a triangle but Mullins defends it easily.
Henderviluchi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mullins controls the pace.
Mullins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Henderviluchi's guard.#T4#
Henderviluchi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mullins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mullins passes Henderviluchi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Mullins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henderviluchi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mullins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Henderviluchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Henderviluchi 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Henderviluchi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Strung throws a sloppy head kick and Mullins moves out of range easily.
Mullins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Strung throws a head kick that misses.
Strung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mullins is looking to counter the offense by Strung and move into the clinch.
Mullins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strung shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jay Strung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mullins tries to clinch there but Strung circles away.
Strung throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Gary Mullins has been cut.
Mullins tries to clinch but Strung moves out of range.
Strung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mullins is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mullins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Strung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strung throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Mullins counters with a single leg into guard. Strung didn't expect that.
Mullins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mullins won't allow Strung to get back to his feet.
Mullins is stalling in the full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strung wants to stand and escape but Mullins is having none of it. #T1#
Mullins controlling from the top position.
Mullins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Strung for as long as he can get away with.
Strung is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mullins is controlling him.
Strung should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mullins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Strung wants to get back to his feet but Mullins is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Strung throws a head kick but Mullins moves out of range.
Mullins lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Strung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mullins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strung.
Strung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mullins lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Strung tries a head kick but it misses.
Jay Strung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Strung tries a head kick but it misses.
As Strung backs away, Mullins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Strung misses with a head kick.
Mullins blocks a head kick by Strung.
Strung goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Strung looks winded!
Strung lands a high kick!
Strung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mullins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strung raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Strung throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strung lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mullins blocks a head kick by Strung.
Mullins blocks a head kick by Strung.
Mullins blocks a head kick by Strung.
Strung tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Strung blocks a head kick by Mullins.
Mullins avoids the head kick by Strung.
Strung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mullins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Strung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Mullins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strung, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Strung gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mullins manages to get to full guard.
Strung being controlled here momentarily.
Mullins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strung is one step ahead there.
We've been informed that Strung has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mullins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Strung wants to get back to his feet but Mullins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Strung can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4##SU#
Mullins stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Strung slaps away a takedown attempt from Mullins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Strung was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Strung tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mullins is able to avoid easily.
Strung throws a head kick but Mullins moves out of range.
Strung dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mullins. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Mullins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Strung was covering up waiting for the punch and Mullins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mullins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Strung wants to stand and escape but Mullins is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Strung dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Mullins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Strung misses with a head kick.
Strung misses with a head kick.
Strung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mullins tries to clinch but Strung moves out of range.
Strung throws a head kick but Mullins moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Strung.
Mullins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mullins avoids the head kick by Strung.
Strung throws a sloppy head kick and Mullins moves out of range easily.
Mullins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strung paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strung throws a sloppy head kick and Mullins moves out of range easily.
Strung is breathing heavily.
Strung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jay Strung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Strung misses #TD#
and Mullins counters with a takedown into side control.
Mullins slows the pace down. #T1#
Mullins working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Mullins in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Strung is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gary Mullins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Beast tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mullins paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Beast fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mullins to the ground. Beast is now in Mullins's guard.
Mullins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beast's guard. #REVR#
Mullins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mullins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Beast is pulling down on Mullins's head. It's preventing any offense from Mullins, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast keeping moving, preventing Mullins from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mullins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mullins content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Beast looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beast keeps trying to improve his position.
Mullins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mullins wants to pass the guard but Beast is keeping the position.
Beast is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mullins wants to stand but Beast is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beast fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beast tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beast misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Beast looks to move away, Mullins throws a big counter combo but Beast just gets out of the way.
Beast thuds a left hand into Mullins's body.
Beast wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Mullins rushes Beast and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Mullins lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mullins content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Beast trying to control here.
Mullins tries to stand and escape but Beast is controlling the position.
Mullins is trying to control the action in half guard but Beast is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Mullins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beast wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mullins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beast does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mullins slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mullins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Beast for as long as he can get away with.
Mullins continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Beast tries to land a front kick but Mullins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Beast scores with a takedown into Mullins's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mullins wants to sweep but no luck.
Mullins looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but JJsquad Beast will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Mullins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Beast throws Mullins to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Beast is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mullins's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mullins is trying to stand back up but Beast is controlling him
Mullins tries to roll over but Beast keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Beast is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mullins sees it coming and defends easily.
Mullins trying to hold on to Beast's head to control him but Beast postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beast is keen to just control but Mullins is a slippery customer.
Beast is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Beast controlling the action here.
Mullins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mullins wants to sweep here but Beast controlling him for the moment.
Mullins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mullins slows the pace down in half guard.
Beast tries to get to full guard but Mullins has control of the leg.
Beast is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Mullins seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Beast is refusing to be controlled, as Mullins sits in half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Beast. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mullins slows the pace down in half guard.
Beast trying to control but Mullins postures up.
Mullins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mullins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mullins wants to stand up but Beast is controlling the position.
Mullins is taking a breather. Beast says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Mullins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Beast is trying to stand up here but Mullins is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Beast shoots in and gets a takedown into Mullins's guard.
Beast trying to control but Mullins is working from the bottom.
Mullins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beast is one step ahead there.
JJsquad Beast has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mullins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Beast forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beast in particular looking to stall.
Mullins is trying to get back to full guard.
Mullins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mullins wants to stand but Beast is controlling the position.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Mullins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mullins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Beast stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mullins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mullins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mullins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJsquad Beast showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A right-left combo lands from Beast.
Mullins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beast as he avoids it easily.
Mullins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Beast gets the takedown into side control.
Mullins manages to get back to half guard.
Beast tries to pass to full mount but Mullins defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullins is looking for a sweep. Beast is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mullins trying to control but Beast postures up.
#T1#
Beast wants to free his trapped foot but Mullins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Beast takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mullins moves into full guard.
Mullins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Beast trying to control but Mullins is working from the bottom.
Mullins wants to sweep but no luck.
Beast throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beast must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mullins trying to keep a closed guard but Beast is proving a slippery customer.
Mullins wants to hit a switch here but Beast passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mullins there!
Mullins tries to reverse the position but Beast maintains control.#T2#
Mullins is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mullins is trying to escape the mount.
Beast can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mullins is looking to escape.
Mullins bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mullins wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving.
Mullins looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Mullins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Beast's head.
Beast keeping moving, preventing Mullins from controlling successfully.
Mullins tries to stand but Beast is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Mullins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Beast dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Beast stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mullins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mullins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mullins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beast is one step ahead there. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mullins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mullins is looking to stand up but Beast won't let him.
Beast can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mullins controls the pace.
Mullins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beast is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Mullins stands up from Beast's guard - Mullins perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Beast gets a double leg takedown into Mullins's guard.#ES#
Mullins has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Beast off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Mullins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beast 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... JJsquad Beast!
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