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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Deandre Wilkerson (ranked 2499 p4p, 2995 weight class) and Maxwell Mullins (ranked 285 p4p, 337 weight class). Mullins has chosen Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand as his entrance music. Maxwell Mullins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Deandre Wilkerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maxwell Mullins!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Topper Green and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Wilkerson.
Mullins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mullins.
Jab by Wilkerson.
Nice uppercut there from Wilkerson.
Wilkerson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mullins dives in for a single leg takedown but Wilkerson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wilkerson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mullins did well to prevent Wilkerson getting side control.
Wilkerson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wilkerson is thwarting Mullins's attempts to control the position.
Mullins is concentrating on defense, preventing Wilkerson from advancing position.
Wilkerson controlling the pace.
Wilkerson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mullins for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullins tries to roll over but Wilkerson keeps him under control.
Wilkerson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wilkerson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wilkerson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mullins.
Wilkerson feints and as Mullins raises his hands in defense, Wilkerson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mullins is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wilkerson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wilkerson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilkerson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wilkerson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilkerson misses with a series of wild punches.
Mullins tries to clinch up
and Wilkerson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Donk. Wilkerson catches Mullins right on the button with a cross.
Mullins tries to clinch but Wilkerson is having none of it.
Wilkerson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wilkerson preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullins pulls Wilkerson in close to his closed guard and prevents Wilkerson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wilkerson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mullins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wilkerson stopping the sweep attempt from Mullins.
Wilkerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mullins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mullins is trying to keep Wilkerson in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A good leg kick by Mullins.
Wilkerson throws a good cross that connects.
Mullins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilkerson tries to avoid it but Mullins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilkerson to the ground. Wilkerson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Deandre Wilkerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxwell Mullins.
Mullins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Decent striking displayed by Wilkerson there.
Mullins shoots in for a double leg but Wilkerson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mullins has his takedown stuffed
and Wilkerson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mullins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deandre Wilkerson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wilkerson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wilkerson is looking to score with low kicks.
Wilkerson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mullins backs up against the cage.
A right-left combo lands from Wilkerson.
Wilkerson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mullins lands a nice looking body kick.
Wilkerson gets tackled into the cage by Mullins. Mullins maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilkerson is trying to break free.
Mullins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wilkerson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mullins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mullins looking for a takedown.
Wilkerson works on Mullins's body with a couple of short punches.
Wilkerson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wilkerson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
Wilkerson tries to pass to full mount but Mullins defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkerson wants to control but Mullins is keeping him busy.
Wilkerson is just content to waste time from the top position. Mullins takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wilkerson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mullins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mullins has his feet on Wilkerson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Mullins misses
enabling Wilkerson to counter with a crisp jab.
Mullins has closed the distance and engaged Wilkerson in a clinch.
Mullins tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilkerson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Deandre Wilkerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxwell Mullins.
Wilkerson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mullins after a bit of a struggle.
Mullins misses with some punches.
Wilkerson managing to block the knees to the body from Mullins.
Mullins working aggressively here.
Mullins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mullins tries to pull guard but Wilkerson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mullins is breathing heavily.
Wilkerson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mullins avoids it.
Mullins keeps control of Wilkerson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mullins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilkerson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wilkerson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mullins pushes Wilkerson off looking to stand but Wilkerson dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson is looking to stall here but Mullins recovers full guard.
Wilkerson wants to control from the top but Mullins keeps moving.
Wilkerson advances position into side control!
Wilkerson working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mullins is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Mullins's face as Wilkerson controls the position.
Wilkerson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mullins on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deandre Wilkerson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wilkerson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deandre Wilkerson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilkerson looks to land a combination. Mullins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wilkerson lands a jab to the nose.
Wilkerson cracks a nice hook into Mullins's ribs.
Wilkerson shoots in looking for a takedown. Mullins tries to sprawl out of it but Wilkerson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mullins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Deandre Wilkerson is winning the standup battle so far.
Mullins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wilkerson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mullinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wilkerson is looking to score with low kicks.
Wilkerson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mullins shoots for a double leg takedown but Wilkerson sprawls well. He's pushed Mullins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wilkerson lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilkerson throws a front kick aimed at Mullins's knee but Mullins avoids it well.
Wilkerson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deandre Wilkerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick lands from Mullins.
Mullins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wilkerson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mullins somewhat.
Mullins tries to clinch there but Wilkerson circles away.
Wilkerson lands with a right hand.
Mullins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilkerson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mullins tries to land a body kick
letting Wilkerson counter with a right hand.
Mullins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mullins there as he acknowledges the shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mullins enables Wilkerson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mullins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wilkerson wants to pass the guard but Mullins is keeping the position.
Wilkerson is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullins controlling Wilkerson's posture.
Mullins keeping moving, preventing Wilkerson from controlling successfully.
Mullins wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Mullins misses
letting Wilkerson counter with a right hand.
Mullins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mullins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wilkerson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mullins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wilkerson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wilkerson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wilkerson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson trying to control from Mullins's half guard. Mullins has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mullins has a closed guard, preventing Wilkerson from standing up.
Mullins wants to stand up but Wilkerson is controlling him.
Maxwell Mullins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilkerson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deandre Wilkerson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilkerson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deandre Wilkerson!
Maxwell Mullins spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill learn from this and come back.'.
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