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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colonel Mustard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ervin Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustard's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Crazy Train. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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276 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colonel Mustard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ervin Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels throws out a loose jab but Mustard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Mustard is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mustard.
Nice sprawl there from Daniels as Mustard shoots in.
Daniels throws an overhand right that lands on Mustard's shoulder, as Mustard tries to avoid the shot.
Daniels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mustard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daniels with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mustard to score with a decent uppercut.
Daniels throws an overhand right that lands on Mustard's shoulder, as Mustard tries to avoid the shot.
Mustard takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daniels swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colonel Mustard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels throws a hook but Mustard avoids it easily.
Mustard shoots in and drives through. Daniels sprawls well.
Mustard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daniels.
Daniels misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels throws a looping overhand right but Mustard ducks down to avoid it.
Daniels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mustard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daniels listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mustard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daniels is fending him off so far but Mustard persists. Nope, Daniels circles away and we're back to standing.
Mustard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daniels tries to avoid it but Mustard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daniels to the ground. Daniels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daniels goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mustard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daniels looks to land a right hand but Mustard moved out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mustard is defended easily by Daniels.
Daniels throws a body punch but Mustard moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mustard.
Daniels takes a swing at Mustard's ribcage but misses.
Daniels thows a body shot but no joy.
Daniels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daniels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mustard slips a jab from Daniels.
Mustard avoids the body shot from Daniels.
Mustard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Daniels just misses with a punch to the body.
Daniels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mustard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Daniels misses the target.
Daniels throws a hook but Mustard blocks it.
Mustard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daniels misses the jab.
Daniels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ervin Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daniels swings for the body but Mustard moves out of range.
Mustard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daniels.
Mustard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Daniels misses the target.
Mustard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mustard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daniels circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Daniels.
Mustard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mustard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daniels lands a nice hook to Mustard's body. Mustard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Daniels misses with an uppercut.
Mustard has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels wants to break free but Mustard has control.
Daniels gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mustard.
Daniels wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daniels is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Daniels's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Daniels is trying to break the clinch but Mustard is controlling him.
Daniels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Daniels scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniels is looking to break free of the clinch but Mustard has double underhooks.
Daniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mustard ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ervin Daniels dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Daniels moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ervin Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mustard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Daniels swinging wilding here.
Daniels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daniels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mustard manages to avoid it.
Colonel Mustard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mustard moves out of range of the strikes.
Daniels throws a lazy right hand but Mustard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mustard moves out of range of the strikes.
Daniels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daniels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mustard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daniels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mustard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustard shoots for a takedown but Daniels saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Daniels misses with an uppercut.
Daniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Daniels misses.
Mustard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daniels is fending him off so far but Mustard persists. Nope, Daniels circles away and we're back to standing.
Ervin Daniels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daniels takes a swing at Mustard's ribcage but misses.
Daniels throws a jab but it's blocked by Mustard.
Daniels swings for the body but Mustard moves out of range.
Daniels works the jab nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mustard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colonel Mustard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels just misses with a punch to the body.
Mustard misses the shot to the body.
Mustard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Daniels misses the target.
Daniels jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mustard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daniels thows a body shot but no joy.
Daniels throws a hook but Mustard avoids it easily.
Daniels scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mustard misses with a takedown attempt - Daniels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daniels swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mustard counters with a three punch combo that has Daniels backing up. Daniels nods at Mustard to acknowledge the strikes.
Daniels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daniels throws a nice looking combination but Mustard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mustard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daniels.
Mustard throws a shot from downtown. Daniels moves away and avoids it.
Daniels throws a jab when Mustard was well out of range.
Daniels with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A left and a right from Daniels both land. Nice combination.
Daniels misses with a jab to the body
and Mustard counters with a three punch combo that has Daniels backing up. Daniels nods at Mustard to acknowledge the strikes.
Mustard moves out of range as Daniels strikes.
Daniels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mustard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mustard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daniels.
Daniels misses with a wild body shot.
Daniels takes a swing at Mustard's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daniels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daniels connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mustard's hands.
Daniels takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab from Daniels.
Daniels lands a glancing blow to the side of Mustard's head.
Daniels thows a body shot but no joy.
Daniels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daniels scores with a three punch combo!
Mustard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daniels misses with a shot to the body
and Mustard counters with a left to the body.
Mustard throws a shot from downtown. Daniels moves away and avoids it.
Daniels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mustard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ervin Daniels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A shot to the body from Daniels misses
and Mustard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Daniels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mustard.
Mustard wants to take a breather but Daniels is having none of it.
Mustard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daniels defending well though.
Daniels works his way to full guard. Good work.
Daniels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mustard wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.
Mustard slips nicely into half guard.
Mustard is looking for a kimura but Daniels is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mustard to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels keeping hold of Mustard's head, controlling as best he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Daniels can do anything to dispel that myth.
Daniels won't allow Mustard to pass to mount.
Mustard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mustard wants to take a breather but Daniels is having none of it.
Mustard throwing shots but Daniels is blocking nicely.
Daniels really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mustard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daniels keeping hold of Mustard's head, controlling as best he can.
Daniels trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Daniels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Daniels leaves Mustard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Daniels misses with a body shot
and Mustard moves into the clinch.
Daniels tries to work over Mustard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daniels is trying to break the clinch but Mustard has him pressed against the cage.
Daniels can't break the clinch.
Mustard prevents Daniels from breaking the clinch.
Mustard has Daniels pressed against the cage, preventing Daniels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Daniels is trying to break free.
Mustard gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Daniels won't allow Mustard to pass to mount.
Mustard thows a huge punch but Daniels dodges it nicely.
Daniels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mustard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mustard in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mustard 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.
Mustard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mustard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Daniels just misses with a punch to the body.
Daniels throws the left hand but Mustard avoids the punch easily.
Daniels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mustard fails with a takedown attempt.
Mustard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daniels's waist but Daniels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mustard off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colonel Mustard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Mustard.
Daniels lands a head shot.
Daniels misses with a body punch
and Mustard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Daniels as Mustard shoots in.
A big left from Daniels misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colonel Mustard clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Daniels throws a series of strikes that have Mustard backpedaling.
Daniels throws a hook to the side of Mustard's head but Mustard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daniels lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Daniels misses with a looping left.
Daniels throws out a loose jab but Mustard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daniels wants it to stay on the feet.
Daniels thows a body shot but no joy.
Daniels displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mustard.
Daniels thows a body shot but no joy.
Mustard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Daniels to the mat! Daniels manages to get full guard.
Mustard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustard tries to free his leg and advance position but Daniels is retaining full guard.
Mustard wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mustard throws and elbow that misses. Daniels uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mustard's guard. Nice move by Daniels!
Daniels preventing the sweep.
Daniels looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mustard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Mustard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daniels controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mustard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daniels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daniels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Daniels wants to get up but he can't break Mustard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Daniels must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mustard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mustard 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mustard looking for a sweep. Not yet Mustard, not yet.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Mustard keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Daniels keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colonel Mustard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels looks to land a combination but Mustard avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daniels throws out a loose jab but Mustard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mustard cracks Daniels with a good jab.
Daniels throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mustard counters with a straight right hand.
Mustard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daniels sprawls well. Daniels wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mustard gets slowly back to his feet.
Mustard shoots in for a takedown but Daniels shows good takedown defense.
Daniels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mustard.
Mustard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daniels tries to avoid it but Mustard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daniels to the ground. Daniels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mustard moves out of range as Daniels strikes.
Mustard avoids the body shot from Daniels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ervin Daniels dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Daniels misses the shot to the body.
Daniels throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mustard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mustard wants to pass the guard but Daniels is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mustard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mustard connects with a couple of short punches.
Daniels wants to sweep here but Mustard controlling him for the moment.
Mustard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mustard drops back looking for a leg! Daniels is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Daniels manages to kick Mustard off! Mustard jumps back into Daniels's guard.
Daniels controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels keeping moving, preventing Mustard from controlling successfully.
Mustard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mustard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daniels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mustard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Daniels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Daniels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Daniels misses its intended target.
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.
Daniels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mustard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Daniels misses with a double jab.
Mustard shoots in but Daniels avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Daniels misses with a looping right.
Mustard staying out of range there.
Daniels swings for the body but Mustard moves out of range.
Mustard shoots in but Daniels avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Daniels misses the body punch
and Mustard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mustard.
Mustard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daniels avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colonel Mustard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mustard wants a takedown but no success here.
Daniels breaks the clinch.
Daniels misses with a straight left.
Daniels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mustard.
Daniels slaps away a takedown attempt from Mustard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Daniels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Colonel Mustard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ervin Daniels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mustard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daniels.
Daniels misses with a telegraphed body shot
so Mustard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mustard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mustard tries to free his leg and advance position but Daniels is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mustard trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mustard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daniels is keeping the position for now.
Mustard stopping the sweep attempt from Daniels.
Daniels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mustard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colonel Mustard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Daniels 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 46:48
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ervin Daniels!
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