PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theros Ironfeld (ranked 1270 p4p, 1691 weight class) and Marwin Mueller (ranked 143 p4p, 186 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Ironfeld
vs
Mueller

195 cm
30
275
20 - 17 - 0

188 cm
29
234
16 - 14 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theros Ironfeld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marwin Mueller!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironfeld fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mueller manages to avoid it.
Mueller scores with a hook to the body. Ironfeld takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mueller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ironfeld takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mueller just misses with a punch to the body.
Ironfeld has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Final Mile in the buildup to the fight.
Ironfeld throws out a loose jab but Mueller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Mueller.
Ironfeld misses the shot to the body.
Ironfeld takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Theros Ironfeld has been cut.
Ironfeld doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ironfeld takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ironfeld scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mueller needs to keep his hands up - Ironfeld had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Ironfeld misses.
Ironfeld listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Marwin Mueller has been cut.
Ironfeld swats away the attempt to clinch by Mueller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mueller cracks Ironfeld with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mueller punishes Ironfeld's body with a nice straight punch.
Mueller misses with a wild body shot.
Mueller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mueller digs a good body shot into Ironfeld's ribs.
Ironfeld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mueller was well out of range. Poor timing from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mueller moves away.
Ironfeld lands a jab to Mueller's midsection.
Mueller walks into a jab.
Mueller digs a good body shot into Ironfeld's ribs.
Mueller loads up on a big right hand but Ironfeld slips the punch.
Ironfeld is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ironfeld misses with a body shot.

Mueller moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ironfeld is trying to stall.
Ironfeld tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mueller's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mueller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ironfeld blocks an uppercut.
Ironfeld blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mueller lands with a light punch inside.
Ironfeld avoiding damage.
Mueller stops a takedown attempt from Ironfeld.
Mueller gets through Ironfeld's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Ironfeld has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mueller regains guard immediately.
Mueller wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ironfeld manages to pass to side control.

Mueller wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mueller trying to hold on to Ironfeld's head to control him but Ironfeld postures up.
Ironfeld is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ironfeld winds up and cracks Mueller with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ironfeld is keen to just control but Mueller is a slippery customer.
Ironfeld is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mueller wants to improve his position but Ironfeld is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ironfeld lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mueller's head.
Mueller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ironfeld scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ironfeld scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mueller trying to control but Ironfeld postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ironfeld performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ironfeld wants to take a breather but Mueller is having none of it.
Mueller is looking for a sweep. Ironfeld is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ironfeld trying to control the action but Mueller is working from the bottom.
Mueller is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marwin Mueller will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mueller with a jab.
Nice body punch from Ironfeld.
Mueller works the jab nicely.

Mueller closes the distance and clinches.
Mueller misses with the head strike.
Ironfeld goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ironfeld tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mueller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mueller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mueller.
Ironfeld softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mueller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ironfeld seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mueller can turn it around.
Ironfeld blocks a body shot from Mueller.
Mueller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ironfeld is looking for a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ironfeld taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mueller misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mueller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ironfeld backwards.
Mueller can't find room to land a body shot as Ironfeld controls the action.

Ironfeld breaks from the clinch.
Mueller looks to score with a jab to the body but Ironfeld is just out of range.
Mueller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ironfeld scores with a three punch combo!
Mueller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ironfeld looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Mueller finds it's way through Ironfeld's defenses.
Marwin Mueller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mueller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mueller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mueller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mueller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ironfeld tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mueller swivels and escapes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Ironfeld misses.
Mueller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ironfeld dives in for a single leg takedown but Mueller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theros Ironfeld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mueller lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mueller scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Mueller.
Mueller misses with the head strike.
Mueller pushes Ironfeld back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ironfeld prevents a body shot from Mueller.
Mueller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ironfeld or not.
Mueller digs a right hand into Ironfeld's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ironfeld's gas tank.
Mueller lands with a short shot to the head.
Mueller lands with a short shot to the head.
Ironfeld throws a head punch that misses.
Mueller misses with a punch to the body.
Mueller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ironfeld taking a breather.
Mueller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ironfeld holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ironfeld is working for takedown but Mueller is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mueller can't find room to land a body shot as Ironfeld controls the action.
Mueller lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Mueller.
Ironfeld stalling in the clinch but Mueller improves position.
Mueller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mueller lands a right hand.
Mueller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ironfeld blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mueller.
Mueller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mueller cracks Ironfeld with a nice body shot.
Mueller blocks a body shot from Ironfeld.
A shot in the inside from Mueller.
Mueller takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Mueller.
Nice body punch from Mueller - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mueller gets through Ironfeld's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mueller misses with a body punch.
Marwin Mueller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mueller lands with a left to the head.
Mueller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mueller throws a punch but it's blocked by Ironfeld.
Ironfeld is trying to break the clinch but Mueller has him pressed against the cage.
Mueller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ironfeld wants to break free but Mueller has control.
Mueller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mueller swings wildly with an uppercut but Ironfeld uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mueller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ironfeld.
Mueller lands a shoulder strike.
Ironfeld wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mueller gets through Ironfeld's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mueller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ironfeld tries to break the clinch but Mueller is controlling the position.

Ironfeld is trying to trip Mueller. He has hold of a leg but Mueller is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ironfeld persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marwin Mueller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Mueller lands with a good body shot.

Mueller drops Ironfeld with a big left hand and mounts him. Ironfeld is in big trouble!

Ironfeld is rocked!
Mueller cracks Ironfeld with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marwin Mueller!
Marwin Mueller was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Theros Ironfeld had this to say: 'Came in here thinking I could get a chance at that belt, but when the pieces don't fit, the Blacksmith goes back to the forge. I'll be back.'.