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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Muller (ranked 1189 p4p, 1359 weight class) and Devin Ecker (ranked 156 p4p, 184 weight class). Muller's entrance music is Samourai - by: Shurik'n. A fine choice. Ecker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Where The Hood At? kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stefan Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Ecker!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ecker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Muller sprawls well. Muller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ecker gets slowly back to his feet.
Muller misses with a low kick.
Ecker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Muller did well to prevent Ecker getting side control.
Ecker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ecker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ecker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Muller keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Muller tries to get to full guard but Ecker has control of the leg.
Ecker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ecker.
Ecker winds up and cracks Muller with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Muller is trying is best to control the position here.
Ecker is looking to take a break and control but Muller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Muller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ecker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ecker misses with a head shot. Muller uses the momentum to regain guard.
Muller seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ecker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ecker passes Muller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ecker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Muller's head.
Ecker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ecker lands strikes from half guard.
Ecker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Muller's head.
Muller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ecker being controlled here momentarily.
Muller trying to keep a closed guard but Ecker is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ecker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ecker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ecker preventing the sweep.
Ecker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ecker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ecker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ecker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ecker scoring with some ground and pound.
Ecker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ecker postures up.
Muller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ecker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ecker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Muller working a defensive guard here.
Ecker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ecker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ecker landing some decent shots from guard.
It looks like Stefan Muller has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ecker is looking to advance position but Muller has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ecker is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Muller avoids the attempt from Ecker to control.
Ecker is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Muller cracks Ecker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ecker regains half guard.
Ecker is trying to maintain the position but Muller is very close to passing his half guard.
Ecker is looking for a sweep. Muller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Muller wants to control but Ecker is keeping him busy.
Ecker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Muller looks to land a strike but Ecker avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Muller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Muller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Muller trying to control but Ecker is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muller preventing the sweep.
Muller connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Ecker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stefan Muller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Muller jabs Ecker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ecker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Muller. Muller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Muller connects with a jab.
Ecker fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ecker is defended easily by Muller.
The fighters circle momentarily. Muller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Muller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ecker. That did some damage!
Muller connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ecker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slapping leg kick lands for Muller.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muller throws a big shot that misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ecker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ecker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Muller to see if he's OK.
Muller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ecker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ecker working the ground and pound but Muller is defending the strikes.
Muller is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Muller is trying to maintain the position but Ecker is very close to passing his half guard.
Muller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Muller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ecker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Muller looking for a sweep. Not yet Muller, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ecker lands a couple of elbows.
Ecker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ecker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Muller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ecker manages to get himself to full guard.
Muller lands a couple of digs.
Ecker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Muller throws a strike but Ecker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ecker is looking to work some ground and pound but Muller has wrist control.
Muller managing to control the position.
Ecker tries to free his leg and advance position but Muller is retaining full guard.
Muller keeping moving, preventing Ecker from controlling successfully.
Muller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ecker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ecker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ecker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ecker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ecker advances position into side control!
Ecker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Muller is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Muller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ecker scores with punches from side control.
Ecker working the ground and pound but Muller is defending the strikes.
Ecker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Muller sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Muller sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ecker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Muller is looking to control Ecker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Muller avoid being mounted?
Devin Ecker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Muller is looking for a sweep. Ecker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ecker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ecker is nestled in close to Muller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Muller trying to control but Ecker postures up.
Muller is not content to let Ecker control the position.
Muller is looking for a sweep. Ecker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ecker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ecker throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Devin Ecker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Stefan Muller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A low kick lands for Ecker.
Ecker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Muller avoids it really well and circles away.
Muller misses with a straight left.
Ecker takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Muller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ecker circles away quickly and effectively.
Muller with the inside leg kick.
Muller misses with a hook. Ecker ducked under it nicely.
Ecker flicks out a counter leg kick but Muller steps away.
Ecker fails with the takedown.
Ecker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ecker momentarily.
Muller throws a leg kick which misses Ecker's front leg but catches the back leg as Ecker tries to avoid it.
Ecker shoots in but no luck this time.
Stefan Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Ecker walks into a left hand.
Ecker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muller but Muller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ecker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muller as he jumps to the side.
Muller throws a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muller.
Muller cracks Ecker with an open hand slap.
Muller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ecker momentarily.
Muller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ecker fails with a takedown attempt.
Ecker shoots in and drives through. Muller sprawls well.
Ecker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That kick from Muller tenderised Ecker's leg. Ecker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ecker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ecker's guard.
Muller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ecker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Muller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ecker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Muller manages to get himself to full guard.
Ecker wants to control from the top but Muller keeps moving.
Ecker looking to pass the guard.
Muller looking to control.
Ecker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Muller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ecker is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller keeping moving, preventing Ecker from controlling successfully.
Muller has his feet on Ecker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Muller leaves Ecker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Muller lands an overhand right.
Devin Ecker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice shot by Muller.
Muller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ecker is out of range and Muller settles back down.
Muller throws a leg kick but Ecker sees it coming and moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ecker.
Muller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Muller lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ecker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ecker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Muller gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ecker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ecker lands a couple of digs.
Muller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ecker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Muller controls Ecker momentarily but Ecker frees himself.
Ecker postures up in Muller's guard and throws a big left but Muller blocks it.
Ecker preventing the sweep.
Muller has his hands on Ecker's head, controlling the position.
Muller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stefan Muller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ecker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ecker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stefan Muller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ecker 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Devin Ecker!
Devin Ecker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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