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Event:
Indomitable Wills II
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
A low kick from Mullen misses #CL#
and Kazimierz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Kazimierz jumps into guard, dragging Mullen to the mat.
Mullen wants to stand but Kazimierz has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Kazimierz is looking for a triangle but Mullen pushes his legs off easily.
Kazimierz looking for a sweep. Not yet Kazimierz, not yet.
Mullen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazimierz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazimierz seems keen to control Mullen's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mullen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Mullen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kazimierz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mullen has managed to get both his arms back between Kazimierz's legs - danger averted.
Mullen told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T1#
Mullen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazimierz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Kazimierz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mullen trying to control but Kazimierz is working 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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kazimierz wants to sweep but no luck.
Kazimierz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kazimierz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Kazimierz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mullen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mullen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kazimierz keeping moving, preventing Mullen from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kazimierz is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kazimierz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Mullen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kazimierz is stalling in the full guard. #SU#
Kazimierz stands up from Mullen's guard - Kazimierz perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Mullen gets caught napping as Kazimierz dives in and scores a takedown. Mullen manages to retain guard.
Kazimierz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kazimierz won't allow Mullen to get back to his feet. #T4#
Kazimierz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kazimierz looking to pass the guard.
Mullen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kazimierz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kazimierz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kazimierz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kazimierz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mullen lands with a cross.
Mullen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mullen feints and then cracks Kazimierz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kazimierz down.
Nick Mullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mullen.
Mullen lands a front kick.
Mullen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL#
Kazimierz has managed to clinch.
Mullen tries to stall but Kazimierz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kazimierz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mullen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kazimierz tries for a takedown but Mullen manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kazimierz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mullen wants to get back to striking at distance but Kazimierz won't allow it.
#T1#
Mullen missing with knees to the body.
Mullen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kazimierz.
Mullen wants to stall.
Kazimierz fails to pull guard.
Mullen missing with knees to the body.
Mullen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mullen misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mullen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kazimierz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kazimierz wants to take the fight to the mat but Mullen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
A frustrated look appears on Mullen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kazimierz can't get the takedown.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but Kazimierz blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kazimierz.
Mullen misses with the head strike.
Kazimierz is trying to drag Mullen to the mat but Mullen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kazimierz managing to block the knees to the body from Mullen.
#BC2#
Mullen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mullen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mullen throws a push kick but Kazimierz slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
Mullen tries to sprawl but Kazimierz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazimierz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Kazimierz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mullen keeping control of the position.
Kazimierz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kazimierz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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.
Kazimierz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mullen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
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.
Mullen is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Kazimierz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mullen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kazimierz.
Kazimierz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazimierz thows a huge punch but Mullen dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Mullen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Mullen swings for the body but Kazimierz moves out of range.
Mullen misses with a wild combination.
Mullen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mullen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kazimierz's sensitive parts.
Mullen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mullen throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Kazimierz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mullen controls the position for a moment.
Kazimierz taking a breather here. #T1#
Kazimierz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SU#
Kazimierz stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mullen delivers a nice body kick.#TD#
Kazimierz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kazimierz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mullen looking for a sweep. Not yet Mullen, not yet. #T2##SU#
Mullen is working an open guard so Kazimierz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Mullen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kazimierz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kazimierz stands and throws Mullen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mullen is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mullen is trying to buck Kazimierz off.#T3#
Kazimierz takes a little break here. Mullen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kazimierz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mullen is looking to reverse the position.
Kazimierz is staying tight to Mullen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kazimierz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
An elbow from Kazimierz crashes against the mat.
Kazimierz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mullen prevents Kazimierz from moving into mount. #SUB#
Kazimierz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kazimierz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mullen is avoiding damage well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazimierz throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SU#
Kazimierz stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Kazimierz showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Kazimierz!
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Event:
Cerealia
Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
#R1#
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. #CL#
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.#BC2#
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.#TD#
Kazimierz scores with a takedown into Mullen's guard.#SUB#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #REF3#
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.#TD#
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.#SUB#
Kazimierz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
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. #T4#
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. #SUB#
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!
#R2#
Kazimierz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Kazimierz scores with a takedown into Mullen's guard.#ES2#
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 #TD#
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. #T1#
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.#SU#
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 #TD#
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.
#REVB#
Kazimierz performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
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. #T3#
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!
#SUB#
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. #T4#
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.#SUB#
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!
#SUB#
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!
#R3#
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. #T1#
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.#TD#
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. #T2##SUB#
Kazimierz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kazimierz stops Mullen from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Kazimierz seems to be looking for submissions.
Mullen wants to get back to his feet.
Kazimierz prevents Mullen from improving his position.#REF3#
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.#T3#
Mullen digs a good body shot into Kazimierz's ribs.
Mullen connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Kazimierz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
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.#TD#
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. #T4#
Nick Mullen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
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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Event:
JBL Friday Night Fights III
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Winston Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mullen avoids it really well and circles away.
Mullen leaves Winston Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Winston Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Winston Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nick Mullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Winston Jr.
Mullen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Winston Jr has time to react.#TD2#
Winston Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Winston Jr wants to control from the top but Mullen keeps moving.
Winston Jr advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston Jr is staying tight to Mullen's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Winston Jr trying to control the position but Mullen is working away. #SUB2#
Winston Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mullen tries to buck Winston Jr off but Winston Jr is having none of it.
Winston Jr controls the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Winston Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mullen keeps working. #SUB2#
Winston Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mullen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Winston Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mullen tries to bench press Winston Jr off him but Winston Jr keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Winston Jr wants to control but Mullen is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Winston Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Winston Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Winston Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Winston Jr 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. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mullen tries to buck Winston Jr off but Winston Jr is having none of it.
Winston Jr taking a breather here.
Mullen is trying to get back to half guard.
Winston Jr misses with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winston Jr takes a little break here. Mullen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mullen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Winston Jr on the ground.
Winston Jr wants to control but Mullen is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Winston Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Winston Jr forces Mullen back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Mullen breaks from the clinch.
Winston Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mullen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winston Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Winston Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Winston Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Winston Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Winston Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mullen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Winston Jr.
Winston Jr is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Winston Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston Jr is looking to advance position but Mullen won't allow it.
Winston Jr controlling the action here.
Mullen wants to improve his position but Winston Jr is controlling well.
Mullen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winston Jr. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Winston Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mullen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Winston Jr. #SUB2#
Winston Jr is working for a kimura but Mullen is defending it quite comfortably.
Mullen is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Winston Jr content to control rather than advance.
Winston Jr throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mullen to regain full guard.
Winston Jr advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Winston Jr is continuing to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Winston Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Winston Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mullen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nick Mullen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Mullen gets tackled into the cage by Winston Jr. Winston Jr maintains the clinch. #BC#
Mullen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nick Mullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mullen misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Winston Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mullen's guard.
Winston Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mullen seems keen to control Winston Jr's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Mullen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Winston Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mullen misses with a double jab.
Mullen throws a body punch but Winston Jr moves out of range.
Mullen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch combination from Mullen misses.
Winston Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Mullen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Winston Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Winston Jr shoots in for a takedown but Mullen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nick Mullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Winston Jr.
Mullen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Winston Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mullen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullen throws a body punch but Winston Jr moves out of range.
Mullen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A good leg kick by Mullen.
Mullen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Winston Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both fighters circling a little - Mullen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Mullen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Mullen lands.
Mullen cracks the inside of Winston Jr's front leg.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mullen.
Mullen scores with a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Winston Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Mullen, which made it look bad.
Mullen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oliver Winston Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mullen clobbers Winston Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#
Winston Jr is rocked!
Mullen catches Winston Jr with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Winston Jr forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nick Mullen!
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Event:
JBL 17 Benedetti vs Woody
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Mullen.
Rinzai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rinzai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mullen.
Mullen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rinzai shoots and misses
and Mullen counters with a one-two to the body.
Mullen is looking to slow Rinzai down with leg kicks.
Mullen thuds a left hand into Rinzai's body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mullen.
Rinzai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mullen counters with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mullen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rinzai manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Rinzai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mullen, pushing him back against the cage.
Mullen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rinzai takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Mullen manages to break the clinch.
Mullen throws a body punch but Rinzai moves out of range.
Rinzai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#
Rinzai is rocked!#T1#
Mullen drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Rinzai right on the button. Rinzai goes down! Mullen follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Mullen gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Mullen!
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Event:
DK Exhibition 2
Date: Sep 19, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Abs takes the fight into the clinch.
Abs taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Abs looking to throw knees to the head but Mullen is blocking nicely.
Mullen prevents a body shot from Abs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Abs.
Abs lands a nice uppercut.
Abs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mullen backwards.
Mullen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Abs misses with a knee strike.
Abs connects with a knee to the head.
Abs working Mullen over with knees to the body.
Abs misses with a knee strike.
Mullen letting Abs take a breather here.
Abs stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Abs using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Abs working Mullen over with knees to the body.
Abs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Nick Mullen has been cut.
Mullen looks winded!
Mullen prevents a body shot from Abs.
Abs scores with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Abs.
Mullen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Abs connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Mullen is rocked!
Abs working Mullen over with knees to the body.
Mullen is still on wobbly legs! Can Abs finish him?
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mullen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Abs scores with a knee to the head.
Mullen can't break the clinch.
Abs lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abs digs a right hand underneath Mullen's ribcage. Mullen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A knee to the head by Abs.
Abs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mullen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Abs lands a big knee to the head and Mullen goes down! Abs pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chizzled Abs!
Chizzled Abs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Mullen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Mullen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mullen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Mullen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Adams tries to get to full guard but Mullen has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mullen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1##SU#
Mullen stands up out of the half guard.
Mullen blocks a head kick by Adams.
Mullen slips under a jab from Adams.
Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mullen misses with a takedown attempt
letting Adams counter with a right hand.
Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mullen circles away quickly and effectively.
Adams swings widly with a right hand
and Mullen counters with a two punch combo.
Mullen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mullen misses with a takedown
and Adams counters with a nice body shot.
A low kick from Adams misses
and Mullen counters with a left and a right that stings Adams. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Adams coming out on top.
Adams throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mullen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Adams shoots for a double leg takedown but Mullen sprawls well. He's pushed Adams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mullen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adams as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Mullen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams looks for a takedown but Mullen sprawls well.
Mullen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Adams throws a lazy uppercut
and Mullen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adams lunges at Mullen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mullen's hand.
Adams throws an off balance right hand
and Mullen counters with a one-two to the body.
John Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams looks winded!
Mullen lands with a kick to the temple. Adams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Adams swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mullen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Adams throws a head kick that misses.
Adams misses with the body kick
and Mullen counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Adams has Mullen up against the cage in a clinch.
Adams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Mullen's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Adams gets a clinch. #BC#
Mullen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Mullen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adams.
Mullen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Adams manages to circle out of the way.
Adams misses with a kick to the body
and Mullen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Adams misses
and Mullen counters with a series of strikes. Adams will be more careful next time no doubt.
Adams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mullen under the eye.
Mullen scores with a kick to the body.
#TD#
Mullen feints and as Adams raises his hands in defense, Mullen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Adams manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Mullen breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mullen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mullen throws a nice head kick!
Adams shoots and misses
and Mullen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice shot by Mullen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Mullen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mullen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mullen avoids the body shot from Adams.
Adams misses with a looping right.
Mullen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Adams throws a head kick that misses.
Mullen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nick Mullen is winning the standup battle so far.
Mullen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mullen goes for a double leg but Adams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adams continues to drive forward.
Mullen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
Mullen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams tries for a takedown but Mullen circles away easily
and Mullen counters with a good low kick that Adams was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullen throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mullen or perhaps it was just good defense by Adams, which made it look bad. #T1#
Adams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mullen counters with a one-two to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mullen or perhaps it was just good defense by Adams, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Mullen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adams throws a series of punches but Mullen moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Mullen.
It seemed like Adams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mullen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Adams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Adams misses with a jab to the body
and Mullen counters with a one-two to the body.
Mullen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Adams.#T2#
Adams looks to score with a jab to the body but Mullen is just out of range.
Adams throws an off balance right hand
and Mullen counters with a one-two to the body.
Adams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mullen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mullen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mullen misses with a head kick.
Mullen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adams. That did some damage!
Adams misses with a left hand
and Mullen counters with a one-two to the body.
Nick Mullen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams misses with a left hand
and Mullen counters with a series of strikes. Adams will be more careful next time no doubt.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
Mullen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Adams throws an off balance right hand
and Mullen counters with a good low kick that Adams was not able to check. #T3#
Adams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mullen can pounce on him.
Adams tries to clinch there but Mullen circles away.
Jab from Mullen.
Adams misses with an uppercut
and Mullen counters with a left and a right that stings Adams.
Adams blocks a head kick by Mullen.
Adams doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Adams misses with a straight left.
Mullen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick from Mullen lands but Adams takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Adams forces Mullen back against the cage and clinches.
Adams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adams trying to land knees to the body.
#T4#
Mullen has had enough of the clinch but Adams keeps him there for the moment.
Adams fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Mullen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mullen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Adams's calf.
Adams misses with a right hand
and Mullen counters with a left and a right that stings Adams.
Sloppy strikes from Adams. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Adams finds it's way through Mullen's defenses.
Adams misses with a straight left.
Adams has his takedown stuffed
and Mullen counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Mullen dominated that second round.
That's time! Mullen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A good leg kick by Mullen.
Adams throws a sloppy body shot
and Mullen counters with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Mullen. That snapped Adams's head back.
Adams fails with the takedown
and Mullen counters with a one-two to the body.
Mullen connects with a leg kick. Adams looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Adams blocks a head kick by Mullen.
Adams is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mullen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adams flicks out a counter leg kick but Mullen steps away.
Nice sprawl there from Adams as Mullen shoots in.
It seemed like Adams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams throws a lazy head kick
and Mullen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Adams tries to clinch up but Mullen circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mullen swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Mullen misses with the combination.
#T1#
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
Mullen takes one on the button.
Adams thows a leg kick but Mullen checks it
and Mullen counters with a left and a right that stings Adams.
Mullen tries to bum rush Adams with a series of wild strikes but Adams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adams throws a poor cross that misses
and Mullen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Adams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mullen was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams.
Adams just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams looks to land a body kick but Mullen moved away.
Adams connects with a nice looking jab.
Mullen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Adams eats them both and turns towards Mullen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
Adams jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Mullen connects with an inside leg kick.
Adams throws a lazy uppercut
and Mullen counters with a two punch combo.
Adams takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mullen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Adams tries to clinch but Mullen is having none of it.
Mullen blocks a head kick by Adams.
Mullen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
As Adams tries to get set, Mullen tries to push him back and clinch up but Adams manages to avoid the attempt.
A head kick misses from Mullen.
Adams stuffs the takedown attempt from Mullen. Mullen gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Adams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Mullen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Mullen breaks from the clinch.
Adams gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mullen counters with a two punch combo.
Nick Mullen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mullen lands with a slapping head kick.
Adams's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Adams throws an overhand right that lands on Mullen's shoulder, as Mullen tries to avoid the shot.
Adams is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mullen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Adams.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Adams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mullen lands a high kick!
Adams throws an off balance right hand
and Adams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mullen.
Mullen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mullen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mullen is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mullen lands with a kick to the temple. Adams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mullen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adams cracks Mullen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Adams gets caught napping as Mullen dives in and scores a takedown. Adams manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mullen wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Mullen controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Mullen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mullen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Mullen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Mcintyre closes the distance and clinches up with Mullen, looking for a takedown. Mcintyre pushes Mullen against the cage but Mullen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mullen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Mcintyre holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mullen stops a takedown attempt from Mcintyre.
Mcintyre'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 fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Mcintyre breaks from the clinch.
Mullen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mullen misses with a head kick.
Mullen throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Mullen instigates a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Mullen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mullen throws a sloppy head kick and Mcintyre moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Mullen.
Mcintyre blocks a head kick by Mullen.
Mcintyre misses with a body kick.
Mullen lands a high kick!
Mullen connects with an inside leg kick.
Mcintyre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mullen lands a brutal head kick. Mcintyre looks out on his feet and Mullen throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Nick Mullen!
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