PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goran Mirche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jessie James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Goran Mirche has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Goran Mirche seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Mirche
vs
James

189 cm
19
187 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Goran Mirche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jessie James!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from James misses.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Mirche, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Mirche rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
James lands a damaging elbow.
James with a knee to the head.
James misses with a knee to the head.
James lands an elbow just above Mirche 's eye.
Nice elbow from James.
A nice glancing elbow lands by James.
James creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mirche is trying to work for a single leg takedown but James pulls him back up using the underhooks.
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James with a knee to the head.
James prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goran Mirche. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirche takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirche takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mirche tries for a takedown. No joy.
James lands an elbow inside that Mirche shrugs off.
Mirche wants a takedown but no success here.
James told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
James with a knee to the head.
James prevents the takedown attempt.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
James with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
James lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
James with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
James lands an elbow just above Mirche 's eye.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
James looks winded!
Mirche goes for a takedown attempt but James pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mirche tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirche keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from James as Mirche shoots in.
Mirche circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirche tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James counters with a nice leg kick.
James misses with a low kick as Mirche jumps back.
Mirche is on the wrong end of a nice combination from James.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mirche scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mirche trying to control the position but James is working away.

Mirche tries for a kimura but James is defending well.
Mirche trying to control the position but James is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Mirche goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, James has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mirche but great work by James.
Mirche tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirche is working hard here to advance position.
Mirche looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mirche regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jessie James will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mirche swats him away and circles back towards the center.

James pushes Mirche up against the cage in a clinch.
Mirche wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mirche has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mirche looking for a takedown.
Mirche has James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mirche drops down looking for an ankle pick but James pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goran Mirche. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mirche swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mirche paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirche keeps the fight on the outside.

James clinches up against the cage.
James lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
James with a knee to the head.
James lands an elbow that stopped Mirche in his tracks for a moment.
James landing knees to the head.
James with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
James is pressed up against the cage. Mirche has hold of a leg and is looking to drag James down to the mat. James avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Mirche decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mirche wants to pass the guard but James is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirche tries to stand and escape but James actually recovers to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mirche is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mirche wants to stand but James has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mirche wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James wants to stand and escape but Mirche is having none of it.
Mirche wants to get up but he can't break James's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

We're going to have a standup here because Goran Mirche wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Mirche has taken the fight to the clinch.
James lands a nice elbow.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
James with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirche looking to stall.
James lands a nice elbow.
James scores with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by James.
Mirche wants a takedown but no success here.
James lands an elbow just above Mirche 's eye.
Jessie James seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mirche takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from James.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by James.
Mirche is trying to pull guard but James has him pressed against the cage.
James comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James scores with a knee to the head.

Mirche is rocked!
James is breathing heavily.
James lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oh Mirche is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
James landing knees to the head.
James lands a damaging elbow.
James lands an elbow inside that Mirche shrugs off.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jessie James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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.

Mirche shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
Goran Mirche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirche misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mirche seems to have got his legs back now.
Mirche swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
James tries to clinch but Mirche is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirche shoots and misses
and James counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goran Mirche. That's going to take a lot out of him.

James rushes Mirche and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirche has James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mirche takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mirche takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by James.
James stops a takedown attempt from Mirche.
Mirche wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James tries a knee to the head but Mirche blocks it.
James connects with a knee to the head.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Mirche wants the takedown. James is fighting it off but Mirche persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in James's guard against the cage.
Mirche tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.

Mirche thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirche is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
Mirche throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirche trying to control but James is working from the bottom.

Mirche drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mirche jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James wants to stand and escape but Mirche is having none of it.
Mirche stands and throws James's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Mirche tries for a kimura but James is defending well.

Mirche has hold of James's arm. He's looking for a kimura. James seems comfortable defending it but Mirche has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! James is real pain and he's forced to tap out! James is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Mirche couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Goran Mirche!