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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mulligan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dana White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dana White has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Frank Mulligan's chin.
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169 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Mulligan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dana White!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White closes the distance and pushes Mulligan back into the cage.
Mulligan looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
White can't get the takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from White.
White tries to break the clinch but Mulligan is controlling the position.
Mulligan can't get the takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on White - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mulligan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
White pulls guard.
White wants to sweep but no luck.
White is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
White is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mulligan defends well.
Mulligan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White looking for a guillotine here but Mulligan defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White wants to stand up but Mulligan is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now White is on top in guard.
White gets to his feet - Mulligan follows without any prompting.
Mulligan tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
Mulligan tries to clinch up
and White counters by moving into the clinch.
White jumps guard and drags Mulligan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mulligan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! White is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! White has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White stands up from Mulligan's guard - White perhaps looking for a knockout.
White has closed the distance and engaged Mulligan in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mulligan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mulligan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White looks for the body kick but Mulligan saw that one coming.
White stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mulligan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by White!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
White closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mulligan wants to take the fight to the mat but White manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mulligan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through White's defenses.
Mulligan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but White is keeping busy.
White is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mulligan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but White is keeping busy.
White pulls guard successfully.
White is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mulligan passes White's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, White has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mulligan is working for a submission of some sort.
Mulligan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White looking for submissions off his back.
Mulligan blocks the strikes from White.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dana White dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mulligan tries to clinch there but White circles away.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White jabs at Mulligan's body.
White fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
White clinches up against the cage.
Mulligan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but White gets the underhooks and prevents it.
White manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mulligan wants to take the fight to the mat but White manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mulligan after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mulligan prevents it.
Frank Mulligan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dana White.
White is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on White's face as he tries to break the clinch.
White misses with a knee to the head.
White fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mulligan has hold of one of White's legs. White is fighting the takedown attempt but Mulligan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
White trying to control the position here.
White looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mulligan is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White keeping moving, preventing Mulligan from controlling successfully.
White throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
White pulls Mulligan in close to his closed guard and prevents Mulligan from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mulligan drops back, looking for a kneebar! White looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. White looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from White!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mulligan tries to buck White off but White is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
White stands up and beckons Mulligan to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from White. No joy for Mulligan on that attempt.
White shoots in looking for a takedown. Mulligan tries to sprawl out of it but White keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mulligan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mulligan tries to score a power double leg takedown but White sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mulligan somewhat.
Mulligan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan walks into a left hand.
Mulligan shoots in but no luck this time.
Frank Mulligan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mulligan fails with a takedown attempt.
White changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mulligan tries to avoid it but White manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mulligan to the ground. Mulligan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White has a takedown stuffed.
Mulligan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dana White will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
White clinches.
A shot in the inside from Mulligan.
White is working for takedown but Mulligan is calmly controlling the position for now.
White throws an elbow but it misses.
Mulligan wants a takedown but no success here.
White is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mulligan is defending well for now.
Mulligan has White pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. White manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mulligan tries for a takedown but White manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mulligan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
White wants to break free but Mulligan has control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mulligan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White wants a takedown.
Mulligan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by White after a bit of a struggle.
White prevents a takedown attempt there.
White is struggling to control the position.
White is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mulligan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
White prevents the takedown attempt.
Mulligan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mulligan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mulligan goes for a takedown attempt but White pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White rushes Mulligan and presses him up against the cage.
White is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mulligan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mulligan manages to end up in side control.
Mulligan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, White has escaped the position, nice work there.
White struggling a bit here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White tries to escape but Mulligan is in control.
Mulligan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, White has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mulligan but great work by White.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked White off and has taken his back!
Mulligan tightening his grip on White, looking for the choke.
White is trying to break free.
White trying to control but not successfully.
Mulligan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dana White has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mulligan avoiding White 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White tries to escape but Mulligan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
White staying busy and making it hard for Mulligan to control.
White showing good submission defense here.
Mulligan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. White knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften White for a finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mulligan avoiding White 's attempts to control his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Mulligan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think White 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dana White!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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