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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Mullins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cheng Gong Desheng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cheng Gong Desheng acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gerard Mullins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cheng Gong Desheng!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Desheng with that takedown attempt.
Cheng Gong Desheng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mullins scores a takedown into full mount!
Desheng is working to get back to half guard.
Mullins controlling the pace for now.
Mullins prevents Desheng from getting the reversal.
Mullins is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Desheng can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Desheng is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mullins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Desheng is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullins trying to control but Desheng is having none of it.
Desheng gets back to half guard.
Desheng trying to control here.
Mullins not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Desheng won't allow Mullins to pass to mount.
Desheng pushes Mullins off looking to stand but Mullins dives back in and keeps control.
Desheng has a hand on Mullins's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mullins takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's two 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.
Desheng can't escape the position.
Mullins is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mullins controlling the pace for now.
Desheng really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Desheng tries to hold on but Mullins pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullins controlling from mount.
Desheng is looking to get to half guard.
Mullins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Desheng tries to hold on but Mullins pushes him away.
Desheng is trying to escape the mount.
Mullins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mullins trying to control but Desheng is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Mullins prevents Desheng from getting the reversal.
Desheng is squirming around, avoiding Mullins's attempts to control the action.
Desheng is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mullins controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mullins is landing with some decent strikes but Desheng is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mullins controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Mullins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mullins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gerard Mullins.
Desheng with a poor takedown
and Mullins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mullins trying to control but Desheng is working from the bottom.
Mullins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mullins controlling from the top position.
Mullins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mullins stopping the sweep attempt from Desheng.
Mullins looking to sit in guard and control but Desheng gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desheng sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mullins's guard.
Mullins is defending against the submission attempts here by Desheng.
Desheng 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.
Mullins is defending against the submission attempts here by Desheng.
Desheng is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mullins is defending against the submission attempts here by Desheng.
Mullins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Desheng wants to work for an arm triangle but Mullins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mullins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Desheng's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Desheng's back!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mullins keeps control of the position easily here as Desheng tries to buck him off.
Mullins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Desheng covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
A lull in the action here.
Desheng is really stuck here.
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.
Mullins controls the action.
Desheng is covering up but some of the strikes from Mullins are getting through and doing damage.
Mullins doesn't have the hooks in and Desheng manages to turn into his guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gerard Mullins.
Desheng gets the takedown into side control.
Mullins is trying to get back to half guard.
Mullins regains half guard.
Desheng works his way into full mount!
Desheng stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Mullins dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mullins staying out of range there.
Mullins gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Desheng manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Desheng is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mullins is aware though and is defending well.
Desheng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mullins is one step ahead there.
Desheng throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mullins escapes and throws Desheng's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mullins lands a few punches from side control.
Desheng takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullins gets to mount! Desheng was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Desheng is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Desheng tries to hold on but Mullins pushes him away.
Mullins looking to control and managing it successfully.
Desheng gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gerard Mullins.
Desheng moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mullins dives in and grabs Desheng's left leg, looking for a takedown. Desheng pushes down on Mullins's head and hops out.
Desheng gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mullins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Desheng throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mullins is looking to advance position but Desheng has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Desheng looking for a guillotine from mount but Mullins is having none of it.
Mullins sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mullins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mullins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Desheng drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mullins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mullins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mullins!
Mullins taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desheng tries to buck Mullins off but Mullins is having none of it.
Mullins working the body and head with strikes.
Desheng seems a little lost for a moment, as Mullins dominates the positioning.
Mullins advances to full mount.
Cheng Gong Desheng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mullins controlling from the full mount.
Gerard Mullins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerard Mullins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mullins, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerard Mullins!
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