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Event:
BBFC 10 Todd Vs. Chontamenti
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Spice lands a slapping body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mulder.
Spice misses with a low kick.
Spice scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spice cracks Mulder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spice misses with a body shot.
Spice lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Spice's corner calls for a 1-2. Spice obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mulder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spice sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mulder somewhat.
Spice lands with an uppercut that bounces Mulder off the cage and back into range.
Mulder doesn't manage to clinch there - Spice circles away.
Spice scores with a shot to the body.
Spice lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Spice darts in and clinches Mulder up against the cage.#T1#
Mulder is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mulder has Spice pushed against the cage.
Mulder tries to pull guard but Spice holds him up against the cage and eventually Mulder drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niek Mulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Spice manages to break the clinch.
Spice lands the left hand.
Mulder shoots in for a takedown but Spice shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spice stuffs the takedown attempt from Mulder. Mulder gets slowly back to his feet.
Spice fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mulder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spice throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Mulder counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mulder.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spice holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Mulder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mulder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Spice is trying to maintain the position but Mulder is very close to passing his half guard.
Spice tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mulder manages to move to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spice tries to buck Mulder off but he can't manage it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spice can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Mulder gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Mulder looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mulder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spice avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Spice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mulder drops his hands momentarily and Spice takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cajun Spice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mulder moves out of range of the body kick from Spice.
Mulder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spice counters with a one-two to the body.
Mulder dives in for a single leg takedown but Spice sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Spice.
Spice lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Spice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spice checks a leg kick nicely.
Mulder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spice to score with a decent uppercut.
Spice keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mulder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spice circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mulder.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spice thumps Mulder with a low kick.#T4##CL2#
Spice clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spice.
Spice lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Spice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Spice. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spice.
Spice lands with a hook. Mulder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Spice closes the distance and pushes Mulder back into the cage.
Spice lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mulder looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Spice breaks the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Spice. Beautiful body shot.
Spice lands a jab-cross combination.
Spice ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spice scores with the left hand. Mulder knows he should have avoided that one.
Spice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mulder was well out of range. Poor timing from Spice.
Spice throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mulder on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cajun Spice dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Spice lands an overhand right.
Spice jabs Mulder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spice is looking to chop away at Mulder's legs.
Mulder shoots for a double leg takedown but Spice sprawls well. He's pushed Mulder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spice lands a slapping body shot.
Spice jabs Mulder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spice throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Mulder counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spice pushes Mulder off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spice lands a really nice looking cross but Mulder seems unphased.
Spice works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spice swings for the body but Mulder moves out of range.
Spice misses with a wild combination.
Spice scores with a punch to the head.
Spice throws a leg kick but Mulder sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Spice pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice takedown defense from Spice. No joy for Mulder on that attempt.
Spice just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Spice. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spice.
Nice shot by Spice.
Spice scores with a hook to the body. Mulder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spice lands a really nice looking cross but Mulder seems unphased.
Spice scores with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Spice. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spice.
Mulder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spice connects with a body shot that sends Mulder's belly button to the back.#TD#
Mulder shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Spice napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mulder wants to control but Spice is keeping him busy.
Spice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spice is pushing Mulder's head away, looking to escape. Mulder manages to hold on to the position though.#T2#
Spice is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mulder is staying tight to Spice's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mulder landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mulder content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Spice is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mulder has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Mulder working away.
Mulder scores with punches from side control.
Mulder trying to control the action but Spice is working from the bottom.
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Mulder working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spice is trying to buck Mulder off.
Spice can't do much from the bottom here.
Spice is trying to buck Mulder off.
Mulder tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mulder moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Spice. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cajun Spice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A cross from Spice lands.
Spice fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mulder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spice scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Mulder moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Spice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cajun Spice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spice with a jab.
Mulder shoots for a double leg takedown but Spice sprawls well. He's pushed Mulder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spice let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spice lands a nice hook to Mulder's body. Mulder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spice connects with a crisp jab.
Mulder fails to land the takedown.
Mulder fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mulder.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niek Mulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Spice clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Spice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##TD#
Mulder manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spice on his heels. He'll look to pass Spice's guard now, I'm sure.
Mulder is standing up over Spice. Spice looks to escape but Mulder dives into side control.
#REVB#
Spice tries to buck Mulder off but Mulder is having none of it.
Spice wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mulder working away.
Mulder taking a break here but Spice is having none of it and regains half guard.
Mulder scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2##ES2#
Spice kicks off Mulder and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Spice has closed the distance and engaged Mulder in a clinch.
#BC2#
Spice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cajun Spice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spice scores with a jab to the head.
Spice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spice connects with the punch.
Mulder takes one to the chin there.
Spice works the jab nicely.
Spice blocks a head kick by Mulder.
Mulder tries to clinch but Spice is having none of it.
Spice let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spice getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Spice finds it's way through Mulder's defenses. #T3#
Spice scores with a sloppy right hand. Mulder should have avoided that one.
Spice cracks Mulder with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spice cracks Mulder with a good jab.#CL2#
Spice moves into the clinch successfully.
Mulder jumps guard but Spice turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Spice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mulder goes for a double leg but Spice avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spice continues to drive forward.
Mulder wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Spice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Spice.
Mulder shoots in for a double leg but Spice sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spice lands a nice hook to Mulder's body. Mulder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spice catches Mulder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spice lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spice throws a shot to the body.
#T4#
Spice misses with a body shot.
Mulder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mulder moves in looking to clinch but Spice pushes him off.
It seemed like Spice was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Mulder feints and as Spice raises his hands in defense, Mulder changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spice pushes Mulder off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mulder looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spice feints a jab promting Mulder to slip. Spice then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mulder slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Spice lunges at Mulder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mulder's hand.
Mulder wants to clinch
and Mulder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mulder throws a head kick but Spice moves out of range.
Spice scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Niek Mulder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spice thows a leg kick but Mulder checks it #TD#
and Mulder counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Spice makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cajun Spice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spice winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cajun Spice!
Cajun Spice decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
BBFC 4: Unkown Vs. Murska
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Mulder tries to close the distance and clinch but Griggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Mulder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Griggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mulder clinches. #BC#
Griggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griggs scores with a one two! Mulder had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Niek Mulder has been cut.
Griggs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mulder.
Griggs throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mulder avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs lands a jab to the nose.
Griggs looks to land a combination but Mulder avoids it well.
Mulder tries for a takedown but Griggs circles away easily
and Griggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1##CL2#
Mulder clinches with his opponent.
Mulder has had enough of the clinch but Griggs keeps him there for the moment.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Mulder is controlling him.
Griggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mulder has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Griggs breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Mulder moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Griggs breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Griggs gets caught napping as Mulder dives in and scores a takedown. Griggs manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mulder tries to free his leg and advance position but Griggs is retaining full guard.
Griggs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Griggs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##ES#
Griggs scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mulder looks for the body kick but Griggs saw that one coming.
Griggs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Griggs misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Mulder moves into the clinch.#BC#
Griggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mulder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Griggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Mulder drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Griggs pushes Mulder off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T3#
Mulder fails with the takedown
letting Griggs counter with a right hand.
Frankie Griggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niek Mulder.
Griggs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mulder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Griggs misses the jab.
Mulder tries to clinch up
and Griggs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mulder thinking.
Mulder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griggs defends it nicely.
Griggs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mulder.
Griggs misses with a two punch combination.
Mulder tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mulder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mulder tries for a takedown but Griggs circles away easily
and Griggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Griggs. #KD#
Griggs drops Mulder with a beautiful combination! Mulder stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Griggs is looking for the KO!#ROC#Mulder is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mulder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mulder is still on wobbly legs! Can Griggs finish him?
Mulder gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Griggs points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Mulder wakes up just in time to hear Griggs thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frankie Griggs!
Frankie Griggs thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BBFC 1 Jalbert Vs. Broderick
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Vela shoots in looking for a takedown. Mulder tries to sprawl out of it but Vela keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mulder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Vela tries to get set, Mulder tries to push him back and clinch up but Vela manages to avoid the attempt.
Vela shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mulder defends it nicely.
Mulder wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vela shoots for a takedown but Mulder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Niek Mulder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Vela.
Vela fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Mulder drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Mulder is trying to get an arm triangle but Vela is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vela is looking for a sweep.
Mulder controls the position from side control.
Mulder wants to stand but Vela has his arm trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mulder scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mulder wants to stand but Vela is controlling his arm.
Vela tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vela is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Vela can't do much from the bottom here.
Vela trying to remain calm as Mulder controls from the top position.
Vela throws a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Vela manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mulder's best efforts.#SUB#
Mulder is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vela has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mulder prevents Vela from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Mulder decides to return to a standing position. #T2#
A head kick misses from Mulder. #TD2#
Vela gets a double leg takedown into Mulder's guard.
Mulder is trying to control the position but Vela postures up.
Mulder looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mulder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vela is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vela controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mulder looking to control.
Vela working some strikes from top position.
Mulder working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vela wants to control from the top but Mulder keeps moving.
Vela postures up.
Vela trying to control but Mulder is working from the bottom.
Mulder working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Vela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vela passes Mulder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vela tries to pass to full mount but Mulder defends it.
Mulder trying to control from the bottom.
Vela thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mulder's head. #SUB2#
Mulder is defending against the submission attempts here by Vela.
#SUB2#
Vela is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mulder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mulder trying to control from the bottom.
Mulder gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Vela wants to pass the guard but Mulder is keeping the position.
Vela makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mulder is trying to control the position but Vela postures up.
Vela is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mulder looking for a sweep. Not yet Mulder, not yet.
Vela is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vela wants to control from the top but Mulder keeps moving. #SUB#
Mulder working for a triangle but Vela defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mulder has momentary wrist control but Vela slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Niek Mulder will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vela shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mulder sprawls well. Mulder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vela gets slowly back to his feet.
Vela shoots in for a double leg but Mulder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Vela tries to get set, Mulder tries to push him back and clinch up but Vela manages to avoid the attempt.
Mulder slaps away a takedown attempt from Vela, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Niek Mulder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Vela.#TD#
Mulder shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vela napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mulder is working Vela over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mulder staying calm.
Vela taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vela misses with a strike from the bottom.
Mulder landing a few strikes.
Mulder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vela keeps working.
Vela is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mulder's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Mulder is thwarting Vela's attempts to control the position.
Mulder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mulder prevents Vela from improving his position.
Vela flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Vela tries to roll over but Mulder keeps him under control.
Vela is staying active underneath Mulder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vela misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mulder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vela keeps working.
Vela is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vela trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mulder manages to pass to mount!
#T2#
Vela bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Vela trying to control but Mulder is working from the bottom.
Mulder wants to sweep here but Vela controlling him for the moment.
Vela stands up over Mulder, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vela postures up in Mulder's guard and throws a big left but Mulder blocks it.
Vela won't allow Mulder to get back to his feet.
Mulder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vela. #SUB#
Mulder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vela is aware though and is defending well.
Mulder looking for a sweep. Not yet Mulder, not yet.
Vela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mulder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vela stands and throws Mulder's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Mulder is trying to control Vela's posture but Vela avoids it.
Vela has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vela trying to control the position but Mulder is working away.
Mulder managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vela.
Niek Mulder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mulder wants to control but Vela postures up.
Vela works to advance to full mount. Mulder defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mulder is squirming around, avoiding Vela's attempts to control the action.
Mulder wants to hold on but Vela pushes him away.
Vela looking to control but Mulder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mulder tries to lock up and control but Vela gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Vela in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mulder tries to lock up and control but Vela gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mulder is squirming around, avoiding Vela's attempts to control the action.
Vela lands a nice shot to the head.
Mulder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vela can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mulder is looking to escape.
Mulder is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vela wants to control the pace but Mulder is squirming around nicely.
Vela avoids the attempt from Mulder to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pedro Vela will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vela darts in looking for a takedown but Mulder gets double underhooks and turns Vela into the cage.
As Vela looks to move away, Mulder throws a big counter combo but Vela just gets out of the way.
Mulder stuffs the takedown.
Vela tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mulder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vela somewhat.
Niek Mulder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Vela.
Vela shoots for a double leg takedown but Mulder sprawls well. He's pushed Vela's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Mulder shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mulder performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mulder working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder working the head and body with strikes.
Vela taking some punishment here, with Mulder in his half guard.
Mulder is keen to just control but Vela is a slippery customer.
Vela is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mulder in particular looking to stall.
Mulder seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vela for as long as he can get away with.
Vela taking some punishment here, with Mulder in his half guard.
Mulder drops an elbow to the side of Vela's head.
Vela tries to get to full guard but Mulder has control of the leg.
Vela is trying to maintain the position but Mulder is very close to passing his half guard.
Vela is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mulder scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vela wants to get back to full guard.
Vela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Mulder is nestled in close to Vela, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Mulder.
Mulder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vela flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mulder is thwarting Vela's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mulder in particular looking to stall.
Vela manages to get to full guard.
Vela throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mulder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Vela looking for a sweep. Not yet Vela, not yet.
Mulder lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mulder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vela can do to turn this around?
Vela looking to control.
#SUB2#
Vela looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vela being controlled here, momentarily.
Vela can't keep his opponent in guard - Mulder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vela wants to get back to full guard.
Mulder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Vela has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mulder is working away from the top position though.
Mulder wants to pass the guard but Vela is defending well.
Mulder is trying to control. Vela wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Mulder seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Vela shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vela wants to take a breather but Mulder is having none of it.
Mulder is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niek 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niek Mulder!
A less than humble Niek Mulder misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
BFC 33: Bitch Vs. Cauchy
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Marcellini dips to his left and cracks Mulder with an uppercut!
Marcellini feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mulders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marcellini throws a head kick that misses #TD#
so Mulder counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Mulder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mulder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder pushes down on Marcellini 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Mulder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Marcellini wants to get back to his feet.
Marcellini wants to sweep but Mulder has passed to side control!
Mulder controls the position.
Mulder lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marcellini taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mulder working the ground and pound from side control.
Marcellini is looking to regain half guard here but Mulder keeps moving and retains side control.
Mulder looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mulder takes a little break here. Marcellini wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Marcellini tries to buck Mulder off but Mulder is having none of it.#SUB#
Mulder is trying to get an arm triangle but Marcellini is defending well. #T3##SU#
Mulder decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Marcellini scores with a jab. Mulder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marcellini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#KD2#
Marcellini drops Mulder with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mulder looks back up at him and smiles so Marcellini waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Mulder is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mulder tries to bum rush Marcellini with a series of wild strikes but Marcellini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh Mulder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marcellini steps in with a hook that catches Mulder right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Marcellini follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Mulder looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rolando Marcellini ! |
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Event:
BFC Fight Night 7
Date: Dec 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Mulder shoots in for a takedown but Matsuzaka shows good takedown defense.
A nice side step and Matsuzaka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mulder throws a head kick that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mulder shoots and misses
and Matsuzaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mulder tries to move into range but Matsuzaka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mulder tries for a takedown but Matsuzaka circles away easily
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niek Mulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Matsuzaka there.
Mulder has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice right hand that sends Mulder toppling to the canvas! Mulder scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Matsuzaka finish him?!#ROC2#Mulder is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Mulder tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Matsuzaka wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'My advice? Stick to beating your meat, Conor.'. |
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 170 lbs, Round 5
Date: Oct 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafayette sizes up Mulder with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Lafayette finds it's way through Mulder's defenses.
Lafayette tries to close the distance and clinch but Mulder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Mulder misses the target.#TD#
Mulder shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lafayette is trying to control but Mulder passes into side control!
Mulder looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lafayette is avoiding damage well.
Lafayette is looking for a sweep.
Mulder grinds an elbow into Lafayette's temple.
Lafayette manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mulder's best efforts.#T1#
Mulder slips a nice elbow through Lafayette's hands, connecting with Lafayette's forehead.
Lafayette has a hand on Mulder's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mulder takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Mulder looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mulder 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.
Mulder lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lafayette hang on?
Lafayette is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mulder working Lafayette over with strikes here.
Mulder is landing with some decent strikes but Lafayette is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lafayette is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lafayette takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mulder trying to control but Lafayette is having none of it.
Mulder working the ground and pound effectively.
We've been hearing good reports from Mulder's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
A nice elbow there by Mulder.
Lafayette tries to lock up and control but Mulder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lafayette in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC#Lafayette is rocked!
Lafayette wants to control but Mulder is having none of it.
Mulder landing shots from mount.
Lafayette is still in real trouble! Can Mulder finish him?#T3#
A big strike lands for Mulder! That's really hurt Lafayette and he's turned his back - Mulder keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Mulder jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niek Mulder!
In his post fight interview, Niek Mulder started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 170 lbs, Round 4
Date: Oct 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yonic with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Mulder counters with a single leg into guard. Yonic didn't expect that.
Yonic trying to keep a closed guard but Mulder is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Mulder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yonic is looking to sweep but instead, Mulder has passed into half guard.
Yonic is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Mulder scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mulder trying to control the action but Yonic is working from the bottom.
Mulder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yonic tries to roll over but Mulder keeps him under control.
Yonic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mulder.
Mulder winds up and cracks Yonic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mulder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yonic is pressing down on Mulder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mulder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2##SUB2#
Yonic is looking for a triangle but Mulder pushes his legs off easily.
Mulder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yonic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yonic is trying to control the position but Mulder postures up. #SUB2#
Yonic looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mulder has picked Yonic up and slammed him! Yonic can't keep hold of the triangle and Mulder manages to pass to side control!
Mulder landing a few strikes.
Yonic gets back to half guard.
Mulder wants to control but Yonic is keeping him busy.
Mulder lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Mulder is trying to control the action in half guard but Yonic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yonic tries to get to full guard but Mulder has control of the leg.
Yonic gets full guard.
Yonic working a defensive guard but Mulder manages to pass into side control anyway.
Yonic is looking to reverse the position.
Yonic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mulder connects with a decent elbow.
Yonic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mulder lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
Yonic wants to control but Mulder postures up.
Mulder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yonic keeps working.
Mulder working the ground and pound.
Yonic is looking to regain half guard here but Mulder keeps moving and retains side control.
Yonic is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yonic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niek Mulder dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Yonic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mulder.
Mulder shoots in for a double leg but Yonic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yonic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mulder swivels and escapes.
Mulder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yonic.
Yonic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mulder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Niek Mulder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Island Yonic.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yonic.#TD#
Mulder shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yonic is trying to defend but Mulder finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Yonic is trying to get back to full guard.
Mulder drops an elbow to the side of Yonic's head.
Niek Mulder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yonic is looking to improve his position.
Mulder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yonic manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Yonic looking for a guillotine here but Mulder defends easily.
Mulder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mulder connects with a couple of short punches.
Yonic 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.
Mulder trying to control but Yonic is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Yonic throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mulder escapes and throws Yonic's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Yonic manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Mulder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yonic 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!
Mulder prevents Yonic from getting a body triangle.
Mulder is covering up but some of the strikes from Yonic are getting through and doing damage.
Yonic trying to control.#T4#
Yonic gets his hands free as Mulder looks to control.
Yonic struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mulder trying to control the position but Yonic manages to sink in the hooks.
Yonic throwing damaging strikes from the back! Mulder could be in trouble here!
Mulder rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mulder moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mulder keeping full guard, as Yonic tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niek Mulder dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Yonic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yonic fails to land the takedown.
Yonic 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.
Niek Mulder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Island Yonic.
Mulder closes the distance and clinches up with Yonic, looking for a takedown. Mulder pushes Yonic against the cage but Yonic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Mulder gets caught flat footed, as Yonic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Yonic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mulder 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.
Mulder keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic wants to pass the guard but Mulder is keeping the position.#T1#
Mulder tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Mulder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yonic defends it easily.
Yonic distracts Mulder with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yonic postures up and lands a big shot to Mulder's brow.
Yonic connects with a couple of short punches.
Yonic won't allow Mulder to sweep him here. #T2#
Mulder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Yonic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mulder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mulder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yonic's head.
Mulder throws a big elbow that misses.
Mulder landing some decent shots from guard.
We've been hearing that Mulder has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Yonic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Yonic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mulder puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mulder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yonic gets back to full guard.
Yonic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mulder controls the pace.
Mulder postures up in Yonic's guard and throws a big left but Yonic blocks it.
Yonic wants to sweep but no luck.
Mulder content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Yonic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yonic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mulder is one step ahead there.
Mulder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mulder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yonic trying to keep a closed guard but Mulder is proving a slippery customer.
Island Yonic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niek Mulder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mulder content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niek 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 for Niek Mulder!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Niek Mulder!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Niek Mulder!
Niek Mulder wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Niek Mulder started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 170 lbs, Round 3
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apolinario gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Mulder counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mulder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Apolinario is trying to control but can't.
Mulder lands with a punch from half guard.
Apolinario has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mulder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Apolinario looking for subs from the bottom but Mulder mounts him!
Apolinario is desperately trying to improve his position but Mulder has a good base and remains in mount.
Mulder working the ground and pound effectively.
Mulder lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apolinario is in a horrible position here. Mulder smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mulder connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T1#
Mulder cracks Apolinario with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mulder unloading with bombs!
Mulder landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC2#Apolinario is rocked!
Mulder raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oh Apolinario is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mulder cracks Apolinario with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niek Mulder!
Niek Mulder bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Oct 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barboozer digs a good hook to Mulder's body.
Mulder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barboozer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Edson Barboozer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mulder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barboozer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
so Mulder counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mulder is in close to Barboozer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barboozer looking for a sweep. Not yet Barboozer, not yet.
Barboozer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mulder throwing strikes from guard but Barboozer blocks nicely.
Mulder tries to free his leg and advance position but Barboozer is retaining full guard.
Mulder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mulder landing with the ground and pound.
Barboozer wants to hit a sweep here but Mulder passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barboozer there! #T1#
Mulder working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mulder cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Barboozer is looking to get to half guard.
Mulder with a couple of short strikes.
Barboozer is in a horrible position here. Mulder smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC#Barboozer is rocked!
Barboozer wants to hold on but Mulder pushes him away.
Barboozer is still in real trouble! Can Mulder finish him?
Barboozer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barboozer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mulder drops a big elbow. That's hurt Barboozer! More shots from Mulder and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niek Mulder!
After the fight, Niek Mulder was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Usman.
Usman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mulder takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Usman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mulder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Usman.
Usman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mulder is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Usman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Usman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Usman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Usman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Usman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mulder as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Usman closes the distance and clinches. #T1##TD2#
Usman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mulder clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mulder wants to escape the position.
Mulder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Usman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mulder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Usman throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Will Usman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mulder manages to reverse the position and now he's in Usman's guard. Nice work there by Mulder.
Mulder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Usman wants to sweep here but Mulder controlling him for the moment.
Mulder cracks Usman with a solid left hand.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usman is trying to control the position but Mulder postures up.
Usman wants to sweep but no luck.
Mulder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mulder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mulder working some strikes from top position.
Mulder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Usman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Usman is trying to keep Mulder in close.
Mulder landing with the ground and pound.
Usman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mulder is now in half guard.
Usman is looking to improve his position.
Usman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mulder scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Usman is trying to get back to full guard.
Usman trying to control here.
Mulder working Usman over with strikes.
Mulder working over Usman with some ground and pound. Usman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mulder working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mulder scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Usman gets full guard.
Mulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Usman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Usman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mulder landing with the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Usman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mulder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Mulder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mulder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Usman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mulder is now in half guard.
Mulder is taking a breather. Usman 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.
Mulder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mulder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mulder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mulder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Usman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mulder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Usman wants to improve his position but Mulder is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kamaru Usman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Usman swings for the body but Mulder moves out of range.
Mulder shoots in and drives through. Usman sprawls well.
Usman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Mulder misses its target.
Mulder shoots in for a takedown but Usman shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Usman as Mulder shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niek Mulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Usman.#CL2#
Usman moves into the clinch.
Usman taking a breather.
Mulder jumps guard but Usman stands there with Mulder around his waist. Mulder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Usman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Usman has Mulder pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Usman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mulder tumbling to the mat - Usman dives into Mulder's guard.#SUB#
Usman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Usman trying to control but Mulder is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mulder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mulder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Usman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mulder looking for a sweep. Not yet Mulder, not yet.
Usman trying to control but Mulder is working from the bottom.
Usman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Usman wants to control from the top but Mulder keeps moving.
Mulder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mulder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Usman trying to keep a closed guard but Mulder is proving a slippery customer.
Mulder won't allow Usman to sweep him here.
Usman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Usman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Usman keeping moving, preventing Mulder from controlling successfully.
Usman has momentary wrist control but Mulder slips an elbow through the middle.
Niek Mulder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Usman looking for a sweep. Not yet Usman, not yet.
Usman looking to control but Mulder passes into half guard.
Mulder working Usman over with strikes. #T3#
Usman is looking to improve his position.
Mulder is keen to just control but Usman is a slippery customer.
Mulder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mulder trying to control from half guard but Usman is working away.
Mulder prevents Usman from improving his position.
Usman trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Usman taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Mulder.
Mulder with shots to the head and body - Usman looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mulder with a couple of short strikes.
Usman wants to hold on but Mulder pushes him away.#T4#
Mulder in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usman taking shots to the head.
Usman is in a horrible position here. Mulder smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC#Usman is rocked!
Usman takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Mulder's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niek Mulder!
After the fight, Niek Mulder was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
G | 41
Date: Sep 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Mckean gets a clinch.
Mckean has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#BC#
Mckean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Mckean moves into the clinch successfully.
Mulder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mckean smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mckean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Mckean clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Mckean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mulder keeps the fight on the outside.
Mulder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mckean wants to clinch up but Mulder keeps it at a distance.
Mckean tries to clinch up but Mulder circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Mckean gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Mckean manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckean fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Mckean closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Mulder fails to land. #BC#
Mckean breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Mckean has closed the distance and engaged Mulder in a clinch.
Mulder wants to take the fight to the mat but Mckean manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1##BC#
Mckean breaks the clinch.
Mulder misses with a takedown attempt - Mckean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rian Mckean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niek Mulder.
Mckean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rian Mckean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mckean forces Mulder back against the cage and clinches.
Mulder jumps guard but Mckean stands there with Mulder around his waist. Mulder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mckean has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Mckean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mckean tries to close the distance and clinch but Mulder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mckean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mulder is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mckean looks to clinch #TD2#
and Mulder counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mulder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mulder works his way into full mount!
Mckean knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mulder on the ground.
Mulder unloading with bombs!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mckean is trying to stand.
Mulder working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mulder lands a couple of good shots and Mckean has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mulder has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Mckean.
Mulder lands a shot to the body.
Mckean takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#T3#
Mulder connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Mckean to escape the position.
Mckean wants to get back to his feet.
Mulder connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Mckean to escape the position.
Mulder lands strikes to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mulder lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Mckean.
#ROC2#Mckean is rocked!
Mulder scoring with big shots to the body. Mckean is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Mckean was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niek Mulder!
In his post fight interview, Niek Mulder started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SOTF : 8th Final
Date: Aug 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Little tries to sprawl but Mulder drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Little tries to get to full guard but Mulder has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Little has his hands clasped together around Mulder's back. He's all about the action.
Little is trying to control but Mulder manages to pass to mount!
Mulder lands a couple of good shots and Little has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mulder gets his hands free as Little looks to control.
I really don't envy Little right now.
Little looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Little tries to escape but Mulder has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Little trying to control the hands but Mulder won't let him.
Little wants to escape the position.
#T1#
Little controlling Mulder 's hands.
Mulder avoiding Little 's attempts to control his hands.
Mulder is working the ground and pound. Can Little escape?
Mulder avoiding Little 's attempts to control his hands.
Little is trying to remain composed but Mulder is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Mulder gets his hands free as Little looks to control.
Mulder controlling well, preventing Little from escaping the position.
Mulder is not going to allow Little to sit and survive in this position.
Mulder lands a shot to the head.
Mulder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Little trying to control the position but Mulder manages to sink in the hooks.
Mulder has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Little. #ROC2#Little is rocked!
Little is really stuck here.
Oh Little is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Little trying to control the action but Mulder just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mulder scores with punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Little tries to break free.
Little looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mulder gets his hands free as Little looks to control.
Mulder is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Mulder gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Mulder gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Mulder apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Little enables Mulder to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Little manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Little pulls Mulder in close to prevent any damage.
Little is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mulder passes into half guard. #T3#
Mulder is thwarting Little's attempts to control the position.
Mulder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mulder is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Little is hurt! He's hurt bad - Mulder fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Little from any more punishment! Congratulations to Mulder! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niek Mulder!
Niek Mulder decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
G | 25: TBA
Date: Jul 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haruhi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Haruhi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mulder takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mulder misses with a takedown attempt - Haruhi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zuko Haruhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haruhi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Haruhi misses with a head kick.
Mulder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haruhi throws a right and a left that Mulder avoids nicely.
Haruhi misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haruhi scores with a nice body kick.
Haruhi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mulder dives in and grabs Haruhi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haruhi pushes down on Mulder's head and hops out.
No joy there for Haruhi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mulder changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mulder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haruhi avoids it really well and circles away.
Zuko Haruhi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niek Mulder.#T1##TD2#
Mulder dives in and scores a takedown into Haruhi's guard.
Mulder seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mulder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mulder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mulder pushes down on Haruhi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Haruhi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haruhi tries to get out of the position.
Mulder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haruhi keeps working. #T2#
Mulder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mulder moves into full mount! Haruhi won't be happy about that!
Mulder breaks from Haruhi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mulder is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Haruhi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mulder working the ground and pound effectively.
Mulder lands a couple of good shots and Haruhi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mulder is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Mulder gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Mulder gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Mulder apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#T3#
Haruhi lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mulder is defended easily by Haruhi.
Haruhi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mulder is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A low kick from Haruhi is predictable there #TD2#
and Mulder counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
My spies in Island Sparring inform me that Mulder has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mulder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mulder scores with a big shot! Haruhi's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Haruhi! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niek Mulder! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tos throws a body punch but Mulder moves out of range. #TD#
Mulder shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mulder throws a big elbow that misses.
Tos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mulder.
Mulder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mulder throws a big elbow that misses.
Mulder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mulder is working Tos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mulder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mulder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mulder scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Mulder lands a couple of elbows.
Tos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mulder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mulder.
Mulder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mulder throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mulder.
Mulder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tos's head.
Mulder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mulder.
Tos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Mulder landing with the ground and pound.
Mulder passes into half guard.
Mulder slips a nice elbow through Tos's hands, connecting with Tos's forehead.
Mulder lands with a punch from half guard.
Mulder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#Tos is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mulder lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Tos quite badly. Tos pulls Mulder in close trying to recover. Mulder postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Tos on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Tos doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niek Mulder!
The defeated Aibek Tos had this to say: 'Pressure makes diamonds'. |
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