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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derek Mufflin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scuba Steves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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185 cm
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185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Mufflin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scuba Steves!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mufflin gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mufflin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steves has a hand on Mufflin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mufflin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Steves working to try and regain half guard.
Mufflin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steves wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mufflin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steves trying desperately to get to his feet.
Mufflin content just to control the position here.
You get the feeling that Steves really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mufflin lands a heavy elbow.
Steves is looking to improve his position but Mufflin isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steves tries to hold on but Mufflin postures up.
Mufflin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steves in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Steves keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mufflin working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mufflin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steves is working to get back to half guard.
Steves wants to hold on but Mufflin pushes him away.
Mufflin controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steves tries to hold on but Mufflin pushes him away.
Mufflin landing shots from mount.
Mufflin goes for an armbar but Steves turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Steves.
Mufflin has control of Steves's left arm, preventing Steves from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mufflin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Mufflin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Steves closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mufflin did well to prevent Steves getting side control.
Mufflin is trying to control but can't.
Mufflin is trying to control but Steves passes into side control!
Steves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mufflin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mufflin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mufflin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Steves throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mufflin is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Steves seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Steves trying to control the position but Mufflin is working away.
Mufflin is trying to control Steves's posture but Steves avoids it.
Mufflin gets back to half guard.
Steves with the ground and pound but Mufflin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Steves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steves thows a big elbow that misses.
Steves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steves would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Derek Mufflin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mufflin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mufflin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mufflin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mufflin wants to sweep but no luck.
Steves would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mufflin working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mufflin.
Mufflin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Steves sprawls well initially but Mufflin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mufflin is thwarting Steves's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steves is trying to get back to full guard.
Mufflin is taking a breather. Steves says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mufflin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mufflin content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Derek Mufflin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mufflin enables Steves to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mufflin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Steves drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mufflin dives on top into guard.
Mufflin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Steves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mufflin manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mufflin controlling Steves's posture.
Steves stopping the sweep attempt from Mufflin.
Mufflin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Steves postures up in Mufflin's guard and throws a big left but Mufflin blocks it.
Steves looking to sit in guard and control but Mufflin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mufflin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mufflin trying to control the position from guard on top but Steves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steves trying to keep a closed guard but Mufflin is proving a slippery customer.
We're going to have a standup here because Derek Mufflin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mufflin clinches up against the cage.
Steves has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mufflin is trying to keep an underhook but Steves manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mufflin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Steves is working for an americana but Mufflin has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Steves was thinking about the submission.
Steves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mufflin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steves has managed to get both his arms back between Mufflin's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steves postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mufflin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Steves, into his guard.
Steves controls Mufflin momentarily but Mufflin frees himself.
Derek Mufflin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mufflin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Derek Mufflin.
Well Mufflin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Mufflin!
After winning the bout, Derek Mufflin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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RATING
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