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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Kazimierz (ranked 1626 p4p, 79 weight class) and Nick Mullen (ranked 1682 p4p, 82 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Aleksander Kazimierz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Mullen!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullen misses with a body kick.
Mullen lands a high kick!
Mullen leaves Kazimierz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mullen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kazimierz clinches up with Mullen and pushes him back against the cage.
Mullen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mullen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mullen is looking to chop away at Kazimierz's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kazimierz.
Mullen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kazimierz has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz scores with a takedown into Mullen's guard.
Kazimierz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kazimierz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mullen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mullen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kazimierz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazimierz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kazimierz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kazimierz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mullen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kazimierz is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's two 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.
Mullen wants to stand but Kazimierz is controlling the position.
Kazimierz postures up in Mullen's guard and throws a big left but Mullen blocks it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Kazimierz with that takedown attempt.
Mullen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kazimierz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kazimierz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kazimierz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mullen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kazimierz.
Kazimierz prevents Mullen from improving his position.
Kazimierz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz is controlling the pace.
Kazimierz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mullen tries to kick Kazimierz off but Kazimierz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kazimierz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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.
Kazimierz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kazimierz goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mullen is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mullen wants to stand but Kazimierz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mullen wants to control from the top but Kazimierz keeps moving.
Kazimierz wants to get back to his feet but Mullen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aleksander Kazimierz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kazimierz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kazimierz scores with a takedown into Mullen's guard.
Mullen pushes Kazimierz off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mullen is looking to slow Kazimierz down with leg kicks.
Kazimierz moves out of range of the body kick.
Kazimierz fails with a takedown attempt.
Kazimierz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Mullen is predictable there
so Kazimierz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazimierz controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazimierz stopping the sweep attempt from Mullen.
Mullen seems keen to control Kazimierz's posture.
Aleksander Kazimierz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kazimierz gets to his feet - Mullen follows without any prompting.
Kazimierz moves out of range of the body kick from Mullen.
A jab lands there for Mullen.
Mullen throws a lazy body kick
and Kazimierz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mullen's guard.
Mullen is wriggling around but Kazimierz manages to pass to half guard.
Kazimierz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kazimierz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kazimierz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
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!
Kazimierz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mullen because Kazimierz loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mullen is in a horrible position here. Kazimierz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kazimierz tries to control but Mullen wriggling away.
Kazimierz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kazimierz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kazimierz trying to control but Mullen is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Kazimierz there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mullen is working to get back to half guard.
Kazimierz 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.
Kazimierz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mullen has worked his arm free - good work by Mullen!
Kazimierz tries for a kimura but Mullen is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kazimierz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kazimierz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kazimierz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mullen defends it nicely.
Kazimierz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mullen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kazimierz somewhat.
Mullen feints a counter leg kick.
Mullen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazimierz.
Kazimierz shoots in for a double leg but Mullen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kazimierz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mullen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kazimierz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mullen - the referee stops the clock and Kazimierz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mullen. Kazimierz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kazimierz dives in for a single leg takedown but Mullen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mullen throws an overhand right that lands on Kazimierz's shoulder, as Kazimierz tries to avoid the shot.
Mullen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mullen misses with a head kick.
Aleksander Kazimierz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mullen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kazimierz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mullen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kazimierz scrambles back to his feet.
Kazimierz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mullen is trying to stand.
Still in half guard, Kazimierz seems content to control.
Kazimierz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mullen pushes Kazimierz off looking to stand but Kazimierz dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Kazimierz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kazimierz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kazimierz stops Mullen from getting back to his feet.
Kazimierz seems to be looking for submissions.
Mullen wants to get back to his feet.
Kazimierz prevents Mullen from improving his position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nick Mullen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen digs a good body shot into Kazimierz's ribs.
Mullen connects with a solid leg kick.
Kazimierz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mullen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Aleksander Kazimierz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mullen takes a swing at Kazimierz's ribcage but misses.
Mullen stuffs the takedown.
Kazimierz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazimierz stops Mullen from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mullen trying to control but Kazimierz postures up.
Kazimierz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nick Mullen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Mullen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kazimierz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
38% |
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