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Event:
WCF 22: Dirk vs Petrov
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Mirao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice body punch from Hughes .
Mirao looks winded!
Hughes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hughes lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mirao falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hughes dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Hughes !
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Event:
WCF 18: Dudayev vs Zwirn
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
McKnight misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from McKnight as Mirao shoots in.
McKnight seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
McKnight fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mirao sprawls well initially but McKnight persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mirao is trying to get back to full guard.#SU#
McKnight stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mirao to get to his feet.
Mirao throws a nice head kick!
McKnight throws a sloppy head kick
and Mirao counters with a head kick.
Mirao takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKnight closes the distance and clinches up with Mirao, looking for a takedown. McKnight pushes Mirao against the cage but Mirao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mirao moves in looking to clinch but McKnight pushes him off.
McKnight will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mirao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
McKnight tries a head kick but it misses.
McKnight throws a head kick but Mirao moves out of range.
Mirao tries to counter by closing the distance.
McKnight stuffs the takedown attempt from Mirao. Mirao gets slowly back to his feet.
McKnight stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McKnight wants it to stay on the feet.
Liam McKnight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Mirao.
A head kick misses from Mirao.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mirao crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McKnight - the referee stops the clock and Mirao gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McKnight. Mirao manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
McKnight drives through and clinches with Mirao against the cage.
McKnight lands a right hand. #BC#
McKnight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McKnight misses with a head kick.
Mirao falls off balance throwing a combination
and McKnight counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#
Mirao is rocked!#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by McKnight. That's going to slow Mirao down.
Mirao is still on wobbly legs! Can McKnight finish him?
McKnight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKnight stuffs the takedown.
Mirao seems to have recovered his senses.
Mirao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mirao looks winded!
McKnight lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McKnight.
McKnight moves into full mount!
McKnight lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mirao 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKnight scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mirao?
McKnight controlling from the full mount. #T3#
McKnight seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mirao for as long as he can get away with.
Mirao working to try and regain half guard.
McKnight tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McKnight has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McKnight with shots to the head and body - Mirao looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB#
McKnight working for a submission but Mirao is keeping him at bay.
McKnight tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mirao wants to hold on but McKnight pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McKnight dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McKnight lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
McKnight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mirao looking to stall.
McKnight blocks a body shot from Mirao.
Mirao has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McKnight avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mirao lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from McKnight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McKnight to keep the fight standing.
Mirao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McKnight walks away with a smile on his face. Mirao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Liam McKnight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Mirao.
Mirao shoots in for a takedown but McKnight shows good takedown defense.
McKnight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mirao unleashes a big counter combination but McKnight bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for McKnight.
Liam McKnight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
The fighters circle, before McKnight throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Mirao's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! McKnight lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Liam McKnight!
Liam McKnight gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
WCF 15: Hradek vs Petrov
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1##KD2#
The Son Of God feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mirao sprawling to the canvas! Mirao rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can The Son Of God finish him?!
#ROC2#
Mirao is rocked!
The Son Of God fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oh Mirao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mirao gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! The Son Of God points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Mirao wakes up just in time to hear The Son Of God thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan The Son Of God!
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Event:
WCF WNF 2: Montreal
Date: Mar 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Garcia avoids the head kick by Mirao.
Mirao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garcia tries to bum rush Mirao with a series of wild strikes but Mirao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Garcia backs off Mirao throws a huge counter combo but Garcia manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Mirao shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mirao tries to stand and escape but Garcia is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garcia.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garcia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Mirao is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garcia scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Garcia lands a nice short elbow.
Garcia lands a big elbow - Mirao is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Garcia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Garcia!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santos wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Santos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Santos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Mirao sneaks out the side door and pushes Santos away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Santos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mirao defending against the ground and pound.
Santos slows the pace down.
Mirao is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
An elbow from Santos crashes against the mat.
Santos trying to control the position but Mirao is working away.
Santos taking a breather here.
Santos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mirao for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Santos is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Mirao is trying to escape and Santos transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Mirao is forced to tap! Nice work there by Santos! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sheldon Santos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Mirao misses with a head kick.
Fudge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mirao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fudge avoids it really well and circles away.
Fudge tries for a takedown but Mirao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fudge throws a right and a left that Mirao avoids nicely.
Mirao half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fudge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mirao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fudge somewhat.
As Fudge tries to get set, Mirao tries to push him back and clinch up but Fudge manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Fudge is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mirao to keep the fight standing.
Joel Mirao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bigfudge Fudge.
Fudge is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mirao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mirao jumps guard but Fudge stands there with Mirao around his waist. Mirao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fudge tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mirao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fudge walks away with a smile on his face. Mirao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fudge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mirao is fending him off so far but Fudge persists. Nope, Mirao circles away and we're back to standing.
Mirao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mirao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Fudge counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fudge. #T2#
Mirao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fudge walks away with a smile on his face. Mirao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fudge digs a good hook to Mirao's body.
Fudge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mirao half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Fudge has Mirao up against the cage in a clinch.
Mirao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fudge smiles and moves away.
Fudge with a poor takedown #CL#
and Mirao counters by moving into the clinch.
Mirao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mirao is breathing heavily.
Fudge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mirao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Mirao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Fudge clinches up with Mirao and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Fudge keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mirao's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Fudge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Mirao.
Fudge misses with a few strikes there.
Mirao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fudge counters with a straight right hand.
Fudge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fudge is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Fudge darts in and clinches Mirao up against the cage.#T4#
Fudge is trying to pull guard but Mirao has him pressed against the cage.
Mirao is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fudge is defending well for now.
Mirao tries to break the clinch but Fudge is controlling the position. #BC2#
Fudge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fudge tries a head kick but it misses.
Mirao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That kick from Fudge tenderised Mirao's leg. Mirao is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fudge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fudge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mirao.
Fudge looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bigfudge Fudge dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Fudge!
Mirao scores with a head kick. Fudge tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mirao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fudge.
Mirao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fudge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fudge stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fudge goes for a double leg but Mirao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mirao continues to drive forward.
It looked like Mirao was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fudge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mirao is looking to counter the offense by Fudge and move into the clinch.
Joel Mirao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bigfudge Fudge.
Fudge closes the distance and clinches up with Mirao, looking for a takedown. Fudge pushes Mirao against the cage but Mirao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mirao changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Fudge looks to land a combination but Mirao avoids it well.
Bigfudge Fudge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fudge is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Fudge moves into the clinch.
Mirao jumps guard but Fudge stands there with Mirao around his waist. Mirao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mirao is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fudge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fudge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mirao working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fudge is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mirao tries to pull guard but Fudge won't allow it.
#TD2#
Fudge manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mirao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fudge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fudge trying to strike off his back.
Fudge trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Fudge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mirao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mirao trying to control the position from guard on top but Fudge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Fudge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Fudge moves into the clinch.
Mirao is working for takedown but Fudge is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Fudge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mirao takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T4##CL2#
Fudge has Mirao up against the cage in a clinch.
Mirao goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fudge prevents it.
Fudge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fudge wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Fudge breaks from the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mirao!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fudge shoots in looking for a takedown. Mirao tries to sprawl out of it but Fudge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mirao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bigfudge Fudge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mirao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fudge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fudge drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mirao defends it well.#CL2#
Fudge clinches. #BC2#
Fudge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fudge moves out of range of the body kick.
Mirao leaves Fudge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mirao changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fudge fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fudge misses with a takedown attempt - Mirao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joel Mirao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bigfudge Fudge.#T1#
Fudge throws a sloppy head kick and Mirao moves out of range easily.
Bigfudge Fudge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fudge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fudge lands a head kick. Mirao smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mirao fails with a takedown attempt.
Fudge throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Fudge has Mirao up against the cage in a clinch.
Fudge is working for takedown but Mirao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mirao goes for a takedown attempt but Fudge pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T2#
Mirao closes the distance and clinches up with Fudge, looking for a takedown. Mirao pushes Fudge against the cage but Fudge circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A solid body kick from Mirao.
Mirao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fudge misses with the combination.
Mirao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fudge has a takedown stuffed.
Joel Mirao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mirao tries to clinch but Fudge is having none of it.
Mirao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Fudge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mirao defends well and Fudge ends up having to push Mirao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mirao tries to clinch but Fudge moves away
and Fudge counters with a head kick. That will keep Mirao thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mirao doesn't manage to clinch there - Fudge circles away.
Nice body kick from Mirao.#CL2#
Fudge rushes Mirao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fudge using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mirao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Fudge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mirao shoots in for a takedown but Fudge shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fudge lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mirao backs up against the cage.
#T4#
Mirao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fudge throws a body shot but no joy.
Fudge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fudge throws a head kick but Mirao moves out of range.
Mirao is looking to counter the offense by Fudge and move into the clinch.
Fudge with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mirao counters with a head kick.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mirao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fudge sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mirao somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bigfudge Fudge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fudge 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bigfudge Fudge!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mirao, pushing him back against the cage.
Mirao wants to stall.
Mirao is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mirao trying to land knees to the body.
Mirao is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Anderson clinches up with Mirao and pushes him back against the cage.
Mirao wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Mirao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mirao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Mirao avoids them all with ease.
Anderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mirao's waist but Mirao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
It looked like Mirao was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mirao darts in trying to clinch
and Anderson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Mirao tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mirao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Mirao avoids nicely. #CL#
Mirao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mirao walks away with a smile on his face. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Anderson tries to keep at a distance but Mirao has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mirao effectively controlling the action here.
Anderson landing knees to the head.
Mirao struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson has Mirao pressed against the cage.
#TD2#
Anderson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson trying to strike off his back.
#T3#
Anderson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mirao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Mirao from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Anderson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mirao throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A head kick misses from Mirao.
Anderson goes for a double leg but Mirao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mirao continues to drive forward.
Mirao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Anderson gets a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mirao is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anderson jumps guard but Mirao turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mirao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anderson to keep the fight standing.
Anderson stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Anderson dominated that round.
That's time! Mirao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Mirao is trying to pull guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Mirao jumps into guard, dragging Anderson to the mat.
#SU2#
Anderson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mirao circles away.
Mirao half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Mirao has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Anderson decides to pull guard.
Mirao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mirao preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirao trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mirao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Mirao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Anderson kicks Mirao off and gets to his feet.
Anderson throws a jab when Mirao was well out of range.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Mirao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mirao. #BC#
Mirao manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Mirao takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mirao prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Mirao won't allow it.
Joel Mirao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Anderson.
Mirao tries to pull guard but Anderson won't allow it.
Mirao stalling in the clinch but Anderson improves position. #T2#
The referee calls for Anderson to work.
Mirao tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
Mirao misses with a knee strike.
Mirao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mirao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Mirao looks to land a body kick but Anderson moved away.
Mirao throws a head kick that half lands.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Mirao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mirao wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mirao or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson, which made it look bad.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mirao tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mirao to the ground. Mirao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mirao throws a half hearted mid kick.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt. #T4#
A head kick misses from Mirao.
Anderson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Adam Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirao looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
Mirao misses with a head kick.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Mirao.
Joel Mirao is winning the standup battle so far.
Mirao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Mirao gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joel Mirao will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Mirao half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mirao misses with a body kick.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Mirao misses with a kick to the body.
Mirao misses with a body kick.
Mirao doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirao darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Mirao into the cage.
Mirao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson dives in and grabs Mirao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mirao pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Mirao feinted with a counter takedown.
Joel Mirao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Anderson.#T1#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mirao avoids it really well and circles away.
Mirao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mirao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mirao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
Mirao throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Anderson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Anderson forces Mirao back against the cage and clinches.
Adam Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anderson tries a body shot but Mirao blocks it.
#T2#
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Mirao has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mirao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anderson has Mirao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mirao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mirao pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mirao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Mirao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Anderson.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Mirao as Anderson shoots in.
As Anderson looks to move away, Mirao throws a big counter combo but Anderson just gets out of the way.
Mirao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mirao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Mirao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mirao slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Mirao is looking for a counter combo.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Mirao scores with a head kick.
Mirao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Mirao has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
Anderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mirao smiles and moves away.
#T4#
Mirao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anderson catches Mirao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mirao is looking for a counter combo.
Mirao feints a jab promting Anderson to slip. Mirao then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Anderson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mirao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Anderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joel Mirao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mirao 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joel Mirao!
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