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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nelis Mulder (ranked 3298 p4p, 387 weight class) and Dan Driscoll (ranked 3613 p4p, 417 weight class). Nelis Mulder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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174 lbs
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nelis Mulder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dan Driscoll!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Driscoll was well out of range. Poor timing from Mulder.
Driscoll drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mulder defends it well.
Mulder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Driscoll.
Mulder changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Driscoll throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mulder's waist but Mulder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Driscoll off to one side.
Mulder manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Driscoll on his heels. He'll look to pass Driscoll's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mulder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Driscoll swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Driscoll has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Buoy Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Driscoll trying to keep a closed guard but Mulder is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driscoll wants to sweep but no luck.
Mulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Driscoll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Driscoll not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulder is pushing down on Driscoll's leg trying to pass to half guard. Driscoll is fighting to maintain full guard but Mulder has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mulder is trying to control. Driscoll wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mulder is looking for a kimura here.
Mulder is keen to just control but Driscoll is a slippery customer.
Mulder has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mulder goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Driscoll turns into him and now he's in Mulder's guard.
Driscoll won't allow Mulder to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driscoll slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Driscoll pushing down on Mulder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mulder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mulder moves into full guard.
Driscoll trying to control but Mulder is working from the bottom.
Mulder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driscoll keeping moving, preventing Mulder from controlling successfully.
Mulder slips nicely into half guard.
Mulder wants to advance to full mount but Driscoll doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mulder looking to pass the guard.
Driscoll tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mulder tries to free his leg and advance position but Driscoll is retaining full guard.
Driscoll had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mulder defends it easily.
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.
Mulder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mulder in particular looking to stall.
Mulder passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mulder is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Driscoll has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Driscoll!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mulder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Driscoll is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelis Mulder dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Driscoll shoots for a double leg takedown but Mulder sprawls well. He's pushed Driscoll's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mulder swings for the body but Driscoll moves out of range.
Driscoll is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mulder's half guard.
Mulder tries to roll over but Driscoll keeps him under control.
Mulder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Driscoll can do to turn this around?
Driscoll looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mulder wants to sweep but Driscoll has passed to side control!
Driscoll remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Driscoll wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mulder keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driscoll prevents Mulder from improving his position.
Driscoll wants to control but Mulder is keeping him busy.
Mulder is looking to improve his position.
Mulder is trying to control but can't.
Driscoll takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mulder is looking to improve his position.
Mulder actively working from the bottom here.
Nelis Mulder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mulder actively working from the bottom here.
Driscoll is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mulder is looking for a sweep. Driscoll is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Driscoll is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mulder!
Driscoll looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mulder is squirming around, avoiding Driscoll's attempts to control the action.
Driscoll controlling from the full mount.
Driscoll looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulder working to try and regain half guard.
Mulder is squirming around, avoiding Driscoll's attempts to control the action.
Mulder is trying to escape the mount.
Driscoll working Mulder over with strikes here.
Driscoll sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mulder regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driscoll trying to pass the guard but Mulder defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Driscoll in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mulder is trying to get back to full guard.
Driscoll lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Driscoll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Driscoll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mulder manages to avoid it.
Driscoll goes for a double leg but Mulder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mulder continues to drive forward.
Mulder is looking to counter punch.
Mulder is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Driscoll's half guard.
Mulder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mulder is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Driscoll!
Mulder tries to control but Driscoll wriggling away.
Driscoll regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder is looking for a kimura here.
Driscoll has his hands clasped together around Mulder's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulder trying to control from half guard but Driscoll is working away.
Mulder is looking for a kimura but Driscoll is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mulder to get the leverage.
Mulder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mulder seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mulder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Driscoll is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mulder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mulder's back!
Driscoll struggling to keep hold of the position.
Driscoll slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Driscoll doesn't have the hooks in and Mulder manages to turn into his guard.
Driscoll not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mulder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Driscoll is keeping the position for now.
Mulder is working hard here to advance position.
Driscoll trying to keep a closed guard but Mulder is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driscoll isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mulder stacks Driscoll on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mulder!
Driscoll regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mulder's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Driscoll trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Mulder controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulder looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Driscoll tries to improve his position but instead Mulder has taken his back!
Driscoll staying busy and making it hard for Mulder to control.
Driscoll defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mulder is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Driscoll showing good submission defense here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelis Mulder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mulder 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nelis Mulder!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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