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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simo Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Starks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Supermies comes to the cage accompanied by Resgate - Rock da Vovó. Starks has chosen Ich + Ich - Stark as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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201 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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195 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Simo Supermies!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Starks!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Starks. Supermies does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Starks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Supermies darts in and clinches Starks up against the cage.
Starks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Simo Supermies has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Supermies.
Starks lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Supermies fails to land.
Starks missing with knees to the body.
Supermies scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Supermies - that landed with a thud.
Supermies pushes Starks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Supermies stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Starks misses with a punch to the body.
Supermies throws a head punch that misses.
Supermies breaks the clinch.
Supermies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Starks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Supermies misses with a wild body shot.
Andy Starks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starks misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starks throws an off balance right hand
and Supermies counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Supermies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Starks tries to clinch but Supermies is having none of it.
Supermies scores with a takedown into Starks's guard.
Supermies is in close to Starks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Starks looking for a sweep. Not yet Starks, not yet.
Starks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supermies trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Starks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Starks keeping moving, preventing Supermies from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Supermies is one step ahead there.
Starks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Supermies in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Starks keeping full guard, as Supermies tries to pass.
Supermies stands up over Starks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Supermies has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Supermies trying to control the position from guard on top but Starks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Starks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Supermies's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Starks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Starks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Starks 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.
Starks looking to pass the guard.
Starks with a nice head shot there.
Starks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Starks trying to control but Supermies is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Starks tries to free his leg and advance position but Supermies is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Starks won't allow Supermies to get back to his feet.
Supermies is trying to control the position but Starks postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Starks wants to clinch up but Supermies keeps it at a distance.
Starks tries to clinch there but Supermies circles away.
Supermies jabs Starks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Starks wants to land a leg kick but Supermies is out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Starks. Supermies shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Supermies dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simo Supermies's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Starks tries to clinch but Supermies is having none of it.
Supermies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Starks.
Starks throws a poor cross that misses
and Supermies counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Supermies.
Starks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Supermies is stalling in the full guard.
Starks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Supermies's guard.
Starks wants to control from the top but Supermies keeps moving.
Starks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Supermies keeping full guard, as Starks tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Starks looking to pass the guard.
Supermies wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Starks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Starks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Supermies avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Supermies's jab looks to have found its range, popping Starks under the eye.
Supermies just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Supermies.
Supermies circles away from the clinch attempt
and Supermies counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Starks misses with a takedown attempt
and Supermies counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Supermies moves in looking to clinch but Starks pushes him off.
Supermies misses with a jab to the body
and Starks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies lands an overhand right.
Starks takes a swing at Supermies's ribcage but misses.
Starks defending well as Supermies loads up on a big left hand.
Starks misses with a wild body shot.
Starks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Supermies counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Supermies got a little sloppy there for a moment and Starks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Supermies has managed to get both his arms back between Starks's legs - danger averted.
Supermies stopping the sweep attempt from Starks.
Starks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies trying to control but Starks is working from the bottom.
Supermies is stalling in the full guard.
Starks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Supermies defends well.
Supermies showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Supermies in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Supermies dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simo Supermies's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Starks wants to clinch.
Supermies throws a poor cross that misses
and Starks counters with a two punch combo.
Supermies slaps away a takedown attempt from Starks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Supermies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Starks.
Starks throws a poor cross that misses
and Supermies counters with a stiff right hand.
Starks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Starks enables Supermies to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Starks manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Supermies tries to free his leg and advance position but Starks is retaining full guard.
Supermies throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starks keeping moving, preventing Supermies from controlling successfully.
Starks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Starks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Supermies is one step ahead there.
Starks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Supermies gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Supermies throwing strikes from guard but Starks blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Supermies is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Starks keeping moving, preventing Supermies from controlling successfully.
Supermies keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Starks's head.
Starks wants to sweep but no luck.
Starks keeping moving, preventing Supermies from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starks working a defensive guard here.
Supermies is looking to work some ground and pound but Starks has wrist control.
Starks wants to sweep but no luck.
Starks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Supermies.
Starks keeping moving, preventing Supermies from controlling successfully.
Supermies tries to free his leg and advance position but Starks is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Supermies accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Starks manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Starks connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Supermies is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Simo Supermies overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Starks wants to control the pace but Supermies is squirming around nicely.
Starks fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Supermies really wants to buck Starks off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Andy Starks just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Simo Supermies's cut.
That's time! Supermies's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Starks misses the target.
Starks misses with a wild body shot.
Starks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Supermies was well out of range. Poor timing from Starks.
Supermies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Starks.
Supermies avoids the body shot from Starks.
Supermies doesn't manage to clinch there - Starks circles away.
Supermies tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starks throws a hook to the side of Supermies's head but Supermies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Starks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Supermies decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Starks's guard.
Supermies trying to control but Starks is working from the bottom.
Supermies is pushing down on Starks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Starks is fighting to maintain full guard but Supermies has managed to sneak the leg through.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starks gets back to full guard.
Starks is trying to keep Supermies in close.
Starks lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Supermies!
Starks tries to control but Supermies wriggling away.
Supermies is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Starks scoring with strikes but Supermies is staying in there.
Starks trying to control but Supermies is having none of it.
Supermies tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Starks with shots to the head and body - Supermies looks very uncomfortable down there.
Starks landing strikes from the mount and Supermies is in trouble!
Starks controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies is wriggling around trying to escape.
Supermies is squirming around, avoiding Starks's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Starks.
Starks with good strikes from the mount here!
Starks scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Supermies?
Starks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starks punishing his opponent with strikes.
Supermies is desperately trying to improve his position but Starks has a good base and remains in mount.
Supermies has given up his back. Will we see Starks going for some submissions?
Supermies is trying to break free.
Starks trying to control momentarily.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Starks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Starks dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Simo Supermies's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Starks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Starks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Supermies manages to avoid it.
Starks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Supermies rather than just go for the knockout.
Starks looks to score with a jab to the body but Supermies is just out of range.
Supermies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Supermies misses with a body shot.
Supermies lands a nice shot that snaps Starks's head back.
Starks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Supermies.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Supermies counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Supermies thows a body shot but no joy.
Starks tries to land a front kick but Supermies steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies gets a clinch.
Supermies tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Supermies is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Starks.
Starks can't get the takedown.
Starks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Starks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Supermies lands with a right to the head.
Starks is leaning against Supermies and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Supermies missing with knees to the body.
Starks landing knees to the body.
Supermies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Starks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Starks is leaning against Supermies and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Starks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Starks lands a hook that snaps the head of Supermies backwards.
Supermies wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Starks.
Starks presses Supermies against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Starks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Starks lands with a short shot to the head.
Starks lands a left hand.
Starks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Supermies's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Supermies's defenses.
Starks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Supermies is defending well for now.
Starks lands a nice shot to the body.
Starks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Supermies fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Supermies checks the leg kick nicely there.
Starks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Supermies under the eye.
Starks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Starks swings for the body but Supermies moves out of range.
Starks misses with the combination.
Starks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starks scores with a hook to the body. Supermies takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Supermies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starks.
Supermies throws a jab but it's blocked by Starks.
Starks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Supermies sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simo Supermies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Starks.
Starks doesn't manage to clinch there - Supermies circles away.
Starks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Supermies avoids it really well and circles away.
Starks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Supermies.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starks looks to throw a body kick
and Supermies counters with a left to the body.
Starks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Supermies throws out the jab.
Starks thows a leg kick but Supermies checks it
and Supermies counters with a nice body kick.
Starks has a takedown stuffed.
Supermies lands with a shot to the body.
Supermies throws a right and a left that Starks avoids nicely.
Starks avoids the body shot from Supermies.
Supermies takes a swing at Starks's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Starks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Starks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Starks!
Andy Starks is the new middleweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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