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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Werner Klemperer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klemperer comes to the cage accompanied by Hogan's Heroes. Mullen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Country Boy Can Survive. Werner Klemperer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chris Mullen's chin.
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145 lbs
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167 cm
27
146 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Werner Klemperer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Mullen!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullen throws a leg kick which misses Klemperer's front leg but catches the back leg as Klemperer tries to avoid it.
Klemperer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Klemperer misses.
Mullen misses with a body punch
and Klemperer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mullen throws a right and a left that Klemperer avoids nicely.
Klemperer lands a nice looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Mullen. Those never looked like landing.
Klemperer shoots in and bounces Mullen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mullen looking for a sweep. Not yet Mullen, not yet.
Klemperer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Klemperer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klemperer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mullen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Klemperer.
Mullen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Klemperer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klemperer throwing shots but Mullen is blocking nicely.
Klemperer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Klemperer is looking to take a break and control but Mullen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mullen tries to get to full guard but Klemperer has control of the leg.
Klemperer wants to take a breather but Mullen is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klemperer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Klemperer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mullen is trying to get back to full guard.
Klemperer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mullen defending well though.
Klemperer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Klemperer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mullen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klemperer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Klemperer lands a couple of digs.
Klemperer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Klemperer scoring with some ground and pound.
Mullen wants to sweep here but Klemperer controlling him for the moment.
Klemperer trying to control but Mullen is working from the bottom.
Mullen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Klemperer wants to improve his position but Mullen is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullen is trying to control. Klemperer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Klemperer is looking to control Mullen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Klemperer avoid being mounted?
Klemperer 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.
Klemperer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mullen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Klemperer!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Werner Klemperer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mullen misses with a wild body shot.
Mullen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice sprawl there from Mullen as Klemperer shoots in.
Mullen jabs Klemperer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Klemperer checks a low kick from Mullen.
Mullen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Klemperer counters with a straight right hand.
Klemperer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Klemperer takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klemperer fails to land the takedown.
Klemperer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Klemperer looks to throw the jab but Mullen is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klemperer slips under a jab.
Klemperer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Klemperer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Klemperer punishes Mullen's body with a nice straight punch.
Mullen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Klemperer if he has to take too many more of those.
Mullen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Klemperer under the eye.
A big right from Klemperer misses.
Mullen throws a front kick aimed at Klemperer's knee but Klemperer avoids it well.
Mullen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Klemperer rather than just go for the knockout.
Mullen jabs Klemperer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mullen avoids the body shot from Klemperer.
Klemperer misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Klemperer blocks the low kick.
Mullen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mullen - that will leave a mark!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klemperer swings for the body but Mullen moves out of range.
Chris Mullen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Mullen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mullen cracks the inside of Klemperer's front leg.
Mullen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mullen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Klemperer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mullen misses with a hook.
Klemperer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mullen.
Klemperer throws a hook to the side of Mullen's head but Mullen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klemperer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mullen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mullen cracks the inside of Klemperer's front leg.
Mullen stuffs the takedown attempt from Klemperer. Klemperer gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Werner Klemperer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mullen scores with a jab to the body.
Mullen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Klemperer.
Klemperer tries for a takedown but Mullen circles away easily
and Mullen counters with a nice uppercut.
Mullen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klemperer throws out the jab.
Klemperer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mullen.
Klemperer ducks under a wild hook from Mullen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullen throws a leg kick but Klemperer moved away.
Mullen tests Klemperer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mullen lands with a shot to the body.
Mullen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Klemperer.
Klemperer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mullen feints and then cracks Klemperer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Klemperer down.
Klemperer misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Mullen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mullen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Klemperer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mullen circles away.
Klemperer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mullen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Klemperer's guard.
Mullen passes Klemperer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mullen passes to full mount!
Mullen looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Mullen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klemperer taking shots to the head.
Mullen looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Klemperer is looking to escape.
Klemperer is desperately trying to improve his position but Mullen has a good base and remains in mount.
Mullen looking to control but Klemperer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Klemperer is working to get back to half guard.
Mullen looking to control but Klemperer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Werner Klemperer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Klemperer wants to control but Mullen is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klemperer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mullen controlling the position easily from mount.
Mullen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mullen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Klemperer flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mullen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mullen trying to control but Klemperer is having none of it.
Mullen prevents Klemperer from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klemperer throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Mullen content just to control the position here.
Mullen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Klemperer flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Mullen controlling the position easily from mount.
Mullen lands a big shot there that rocks Klemperer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mullen controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klemperer tries to hold on but Mullen pushes him away.
Klemperer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mullen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Klemperer tries to hold on but Mullen postures up.
Klemperer is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mullen content just to control the position here.
Klemperer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Mullen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mullen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Mullen!
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energy
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RATING
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