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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Niek Mulder (ranked 727 p4p, 2284 weight class) and Lucky L�vesque (ranked 91 p4p, 279 weight class). Mulder comes to the cage accompanied by Lose yourself. Niek Mulder has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Niek Mulder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucky L�vesque !
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
L�vesque instigates a clinch.
Mulder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but L�vesque gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mulder wants a takedown.
L�vesque wants a takedown but no success here.
L�vesque gets underhooks to prevent Mulder's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niek Mulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
L�vesque is trying to trip Mulder. He has hold of a leg but Mulder is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. L�vesque persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
L�vesque passes easily into side control. Nice work.
L�vesque controls the position from side control.
Mulder tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
L�vesque 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.
L�vesque has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulder is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mulder tries to hold on but L�vesque postures up.
Mulder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
L�vesque takes Mulder's back.
Mulder rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
L�vesque is looking to take a break and control but Mulder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mulder is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
L�vesque with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
L�vesque frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mulder is desperately trying to improve his position but L�vesque has a good base and remains in mount.
Mulder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mulder is desperately trying to improve his position but L�vesque has a good base and remains in mount.
Mulder is controlling an arm, preventing L�vesque from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
L�vesque controlling the pace for now.
Mulder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulder tries to hold on but L�vesque pushes him away.
Mulder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
L�vesque takes Mulder's back.
Mulder is trying to get back to his feet but L�vesque has full control of the position and if anything, Mulder has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mulder staying busy and making it hard for L�vesque to control.
L�vesque biding his time, controlling Mulder.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
L�vesque has the hooks in. Mulder is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mulder is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
L�vesque 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
L�vesque trying to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Mulder right now.
A lull in the action here.
What can Mulder do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky L�vesque dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mulder shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. L�vesque manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mulder trying to control but L�vesque is working from the bottom.
L�vesque wants to stand up but Mulder is controlling him.
Mulder sitting in guard, not really doing much.
L�vesque looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder is looking to work some ground and pound but L�vesque has wrist control.
L�vesque is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mulder trying to control but L�vesque is working from the bottom.
Mulder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. L�vesque swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mulder wants to control from the top but L�vesque keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
L�vesque wants to sweep but no luck.
L�vesque being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
L�vesque fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mulder to the ground. L�vesque is now in Mulder's guard.
L�vesque 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.
L�vesque preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
L�vesque stays in close to Mulder's body and controls the position.
Mulder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
L�vesque wants to control from the top but Mulder keeps moving.
L�vesque won't allow Mulder to sweep him here.
L�vesque postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
L�vesque engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Niek Mulder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mulder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
L�vesque feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
L�vesque stopping the sweep attempt from Mulder.
L�vesque controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulder controls L�vesque momentarily but L�vesque frees himself.
Mulder throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
L�vesque slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
L�vesque looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
L�vesque closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mulder circles away.
L�vesque shoots in looking for a takedown. Mulder tries to sprawl out of it but L�vesque 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
L�vesque closes the distance and clinches.
Mulder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but L�vesque gets the underhooks and prevents it.
L�vesque has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mulder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niek Mulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
L�vesque escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mulder closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mulder is figuring out what he wants to do next.
L�vesque taking some punishment here, with Mulder in his half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lucky L�vesque will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
L�vesque gets caught napping as Mulder dives in and scores a takedown. L�vesque manages to retain guard.
Mulder trying to control but L�vesque is working from the bottom.
Mulder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as L�vesque works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
L�vesque is trying to control the position from the bottom.
L�vesque looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mulder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mulder preventing the sweep.
Mulder trying to control but L�vesque is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mulder stops L�vesque from standing up.
L�vesque keeping moving, preventing Mulder from controlling successfully.
Mulder with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. L�vesque swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mulder looking to sit in guard and control but L�vesque gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mulder is trying to keep L�vesque in close.
L�vesque tries to stand but Mulder is controlling from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mulder is on top in guard.
L�vesque controls Mulder momentarily but Mulder frees himself.
Mulder trying to control but L�vesque is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulder stopping the sweep attempt from L�vesque .
L�vesque trying to control the position here.
L�vesque looking for a sweep. Not yet L�vesque , not yet.
Mulder tries to free his leg and advance position but L�vesque is retaining full guard.
Mulder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mulder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
L�vesque lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
L�vesque is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mulder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulder looking for a sweep. Not yet Mulder, not yet.
Mulder is working hard here to advance position.
L�vesque sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mulder looking for a sweep. Not yet Mulder, not yet.
L�vesque passes Mulder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
L�vesque is looking to take a break and control but Mulder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mulder wants to improve his position but L�vesque is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mulder wants to control but L�vesque passes into side.
Mulder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
L�vesque tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mulder looks to move to half guard but instead L�vesque has passed into mount! Damn!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
L�vesque fails to take his opponent's back.
Lucky L�vesque has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mulder is looking to improve his position but L�vesque isn't that keen on the idea.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Niek Mulder did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mulder manages to get an easy takedown there - catching L�vesque on his heels. He'll look to pass L�vesque 's guard now, I'm sure.
L�vesque wriggles free and stands up.
Mulder shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mulder is keen to just control but L�vesque is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mulder lands a nice short elbow.
L�vesque is looking for a sweep. Mulder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
L�vesque gets back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mulder stopping the sweep attempt from L�vesque .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulder trying to control the position from guard on top but L�vesque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mulder scoring with some ground and pound.
Mulder stands up over L�vesque , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mulder content to stall in guard here.
L�vesque looking for a sweep. Not yet L�vesque , not yet.
Mulder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. L�vesque swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mulder looking to sit in guard and control but L�vesque gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mulder 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
L�vesque engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mulder is working an open guard so L�vesque takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
L�vesque shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
L�vesque pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mulder is keeping the position for now.
L�vesque trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
L�vesque 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 is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
L�vesque wants to improve his position but Mulder is controlling well.
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.
Mulder controlling the action here.
Mulder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mulder scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mulder is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mulder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
L�vesque is pressing down on Mulder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
L�vesque looking for a sweep. Not yet L�vesque , not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mulder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mulder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
L�vesque 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 cracks L�vesque with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mulder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
L�vesque is trying to control the position but Mulder postures up.
L�vesque wants to get back to his feet but Mulder 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 fourth round but I would say that Niek Mulder will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
L�vesque has closed the distance and engaged Mulder in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mulder.
L�vesque gets underhooks to prevent Mulder's takedown attempt.
L�vesque breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mulder looks to land a right hand but L�vesque moved out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mulder.
Mulder gets a double leg takedown into L�vesque 's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of L�vesque 's head.
Mulder advances to half guard.
L�vesque makes his way to full guard. A much better position for L�vesque .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulder stopping the sweep attempt from L�vesque .
Mulder forces his way into half guard.
Mulder trying to control the action but L�vesque is working from the bottom.
Mulder not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mulder stops L�vesque from getting back to his feet.
Mulder working L�vesque over with strikes.
Mulder scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mulder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mulder trying to mount his opponent but L�vesque defends it.
L�vesque 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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
L�vesque keeps control of the position as Mulder tries to break free.
What can Mulder do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mulder is trying to break free.
L�vesque is looking to control Mulder but Mulder is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mulder manages to reverse the position and now he's in L�vesque 's guard. Nice work there by Mulder.
Mulder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulder trying to control the position from guard on top but L�vesque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
L�vesque tries to land a sweep but no joy.
L�vesque trying to strike off his back.
Mulder stopping the sweep attempt from L�vesque .
Mulder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mulder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mulder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. L�vesque is keeping the position for now.
L�vesque looking for a sweep. Not yet L�vesque , not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
L�vesque is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mulder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as L�vesque works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
L�vesque not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mulder pushes down on L�vesque 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mulder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mulder is trying to control. L�vesque wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mulder looks to land a strike but L�vesque avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mulder preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
L�vesque not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mulder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
L�vesque wants to sweep but no luck.
Mulder trying to control the position from guard on top but L�vesque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niek Mulder showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mulder 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:48
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:48
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
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