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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Russ Rutger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Mullin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutger comes into the arena with Oh...Canada by Classified blaring out of the sound system. Michael Mullin has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Russ Rutger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Mullin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutger throws out the jab.
Mullin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mullin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutger.
Rutger throws a body punch but Mullin moves out of range.
Mullin wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Mullin.
Rutger swinging wildly here.
Mullin swings for the body but Rutger moves out of range.
Rutger fails to land with a series of punches.
Mullin tries to close the distance and clinch but Rutger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Russ Rutger has been cut.
Rutger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mullin is not content to let Rutger control the position.
Rutger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mullin's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullin is looking to improve his position.
Mullin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rutger trying to mount his opponent but Mullin defends it.
Rutger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mullin is holding on to half guard well.
Mullin is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rutger throws a jab but it's blocked by Mullin.
Mullin moves in looking to clinch but Rutger pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A jab from Rutger misses.
Russ Rutger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutger punishes Mullin's body with a nice straight punch.
Mullin looks gassed!
Rutger throws a looping overhand right but Mullin ducks down to avoid it.
Michael Mullin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutger blocks a jab.
Rutger is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mullin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rutger tries for a takedown but Mullin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rutger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mullin.
Mullin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rutger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Mullin counter with a right hand.
Rutger fails with a takedown attempt.
Rutger connects with a looping right hand.
Rutger misses the shot to the body.
Rutger misses with an uppercut.
Mullin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mullin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rutger.
Rutger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mullin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rutger misses with a looping left.
Rutger throws a combination. Mullin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Michael Mullin has been cut.
Rutger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mullin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rutger somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russ Rutger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mullin but Mullin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rutger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rutger changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mullin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mullin gets back to half guard.
Mullin is trying to stand up here but Rutger is controlling him well.
Mullin is looking to improve his position.
Rutger is looking to advance position but Mullin won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutger trying to control the action but Mullin is working from the bottom.
Mullin keeping control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Rutger dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Rutger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rutger throws a low kick but Mullin avoids it.
Mullin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rutger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mullin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rutger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rutger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Mullin scores with a four punch combination!
Rutger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mullin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mullin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutger manages to avoid it.
Mullin missing with a left hand there. Rutger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mullin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutger wants to slow Mullin down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mullin.
Mullin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mullin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rutger.
Rutger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mullin manages to avoid it.
Russ Rutger is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutger shoots and misses
and Mullin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russ Rutger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mullin, as that shot connected.
Rutger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mullin counters with a left and a right that stings Rutger.
Rutger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mullin was covering up waiting for the punch and Rutger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rutger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullin keeping full guard, as Rutger tries to pass.
Mullin kicks Rutger off and gets to his feet.
Mullin moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mullin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Mullin as Rutger shoots in.
A leg kick checked by Mullin.
Rutger throws a big shot that misses.
Mullin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutger throws out the jab.
Rutger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mullin counters with a right hand to the body.
Mullin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutger misses with a wild combination.
Mullin catches Rutger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rutger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mullin ducks under a wild hook from Rutger.
Mullin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rutger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Russ Rutger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mullin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rutger's head backwards.
Rutger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rutger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mullin counters with a left and a right that stings Rutger.
Rutger misses with a body punch
and Mullin counters with a three punch combo that has Rutger backing up. Rutger nods at Mullin to acknowledge the strikes.
Rutger misses with a takedown
and Mullin counters with a series of strikes. Rutger will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutger misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rutger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rutger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mullin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mullin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rutger backwards.
Mullin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mullin lands with a right hand.
Rutger throws a hook but Mullin avoids it easily.
Mullin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutger takes one on the button.
Rutger misses with a combination
and Mullin counters with a series of strikes. Rutger will be more careful next time no doubt.
A slow jab from Rutger misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Mullin 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.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Rutger swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Mullin counter with a right hand.
Rutger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mullin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mullin checks a leg kick nicely.
Mullin throws an overhand right that lands on Rutger's shoulder, as Rutger tries to avoid the shot.
Mullin staying out of range there.
Mullin punishes Rutger's body with a nice straight punch.
Mullin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rutger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mullin.
Mullin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mullin works over Rutger's head and body with a nice combination.
Rutger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mullin counters with a series of strikes. Rutger will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mullin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Mullin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rutger fails with the takedown
and Mullin counters with a series of strikes. Rutger will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Mullin finds it's way through Rutger's defenses.
Rutger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mullin lands a body shot.
Mullin tries to bum rush Rutger with a series of wild strikes but Rutger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rutger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mullin tries to close the distance and clinch but Rutger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mullin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rutger tries for a takedown but Mullin circles away easily
and Mullin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russ Rutger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutger ducks right into an uppercut from Mullin.
Mullin lands a jab to Rutger's midsection.
Mullin slips a straight right by Rutger.
Rutger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mullin counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mullin.
Mullin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rutger, pushing him back against the cage.
Rutger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mullin has him pressed against the cage.
Rutger takes a shot to the head.
Mullin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mullin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mullin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rutger takes a shot to the head.
Mullin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mullin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rutger's efforts to push away.
Mullin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rutger is trying to break the clinch but Mullin has him pressed against the cage.
Mullin swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mullin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mullin.
Rutger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rutger misses the shot to the body.
Rutger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rutger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mullin lands with a straight right. Rutger didn't see that one coming.
Mullin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mullin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rutger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rutger misses the body punch
and Mullin counters with a one-two to the body.
Mullin stalks Rutger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rutger's face. Rutger staggers backwards, shaken.
Mullin has managed to clinch.
Mullin has Rutger pressed against the cage, preventing Rutger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rutger is looking to break free of the clinch but Mullin has double underhooks.
Rutger tries to stall but Mullin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullin scores with a shot to the side of Rutger's head.
Mullin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rutger is looking to break free of the clinch but Mullin has double underhooks.
Rutger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mullin scores with a shot to the side of Rutger's head.
Mullin lands an uppercut.
Rutger is looking to break free of the clinch but Mullin has double underhooks.
Mullin lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Mullin.
Mullin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rutger backwards.
Mullin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rutger is working for takedown but Mullin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mullin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rutger backwards.
Rutger is trying to break free.
Mullin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mullin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mullin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Mullin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mullin 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Michael Mullin!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Michael Mullin!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Michael Mullin!
Michael Mullin wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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