PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Beardsmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Mirkovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Beardsmore
vs
Mirkovich

194 cm
22
222 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Beardsmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Mirkovich!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirkovich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beardsmore keeps the fight on the outside.

Beardsmore closes the distance and clinches.
Beardsmore throws an elbow that misses.
Mirkovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Beardsmore manages to pull guard.
Beardsmore is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mirkovich is controlling him.
Mirkovich throwing strikes from guard but Beardsmore blocks nicely.
Mirkovich postures up in Beardsmore's guard and throws a big left but Beardsmore blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirkovich trying to stand up but can't free himself from Beardsmore's guard.
Mirkovich stopping the sweep attempt from Beardsmore.
Beardsmore on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beardsmore tries to get out of the position.
Mirkovich is pushing down on Beardsmore's leg trying to pass to half guard. Beardsmore is fighting to maintain full guard but Mirkovich has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirkovich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beardsmore is refusing to be controlled, as Mirkovich sits in half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mirkovich tests Beardsmore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beardsmore lands a nice shot that snaps Mirkovich's head back.
Mirkovich shoots in for a double leg but Beardsmore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mirkovich closes the distance but Beardsmore moves to the side

and Beardsmore counters by clinching up.
Beardsmore throws a knee to the head but misses.

Mirkovich manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Beardsmore throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirkovich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beardsmore.
Beardsmore throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mirkovich looks gassed!
Beardsmore trying to control the position from guard on top but Mirkovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beardsmore stopping the sweep attempt from Mirkovich.
Beardsmore throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirkovich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Beardsmore lands with a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Beardsmore.

It looks like Mirko Mirkovich has been cut.
Beardsmore throws a series of punches but Mirkovich avoids them all with ease.
Beardsmore looks to land a combination. Mirkovich sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Beardsmore has managed to clinch.

Beardsmore pulls guard.
Beardsmore is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mirkovich is controlling him.
Mirkovich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beardsmore 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.

Beardsmore has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mirkovich off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirkovich misses with a takedown
and Beardsmore counters with a nice body shot.
Dave Beardsmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Mirkovich.
Beardsmore misses with a series of wild punches.
Mirkovich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beardsmore swivels and escapes.

Beardsmore has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beardsmore connects with a knee to the head.
Mirkovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beardsmore's elbow.
Beardsmore manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Beardsmore pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Beardsmore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mirko Mirkovich's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Beardsmore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mirkovich is able to avoid easily.
Mirkovich clinches but Beardsmore breaks the clinch
and Beardsmore counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mirkovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dave Beardsmore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mirkovich throws a series of punches but Beardsmore avoids them all with ease.
Mirkovich tries to bum rush Beardsmore with a series of wild strikes but Beardsmore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beardsmore slips under a jab.

Beardsmore has managed to clinch.

Beardsmore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mirkovich takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Beardsmore is looking to score with low kicks.
Beardsmore throws a series of punches but Mirkovich avoids them all with ease.
Beardsmore lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mirkovich backs up against the cage.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Beardsmore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Beardsmore shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mirkovich napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Beardsmore 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.
Mirkovich is trying to work for a sweep but Beardsmore has mounted him!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beardsmore scoring with strikes but Mirkovich is staying in there.
The referee warns Mirkovich that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Beardsmore controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two 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.
Mirkovich is squirming around, avoiding Beardsmore's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirkovich is trying to stand.
Beardsmore trying to control but Mirkovich is having none of it.
Mirkovich is in a horrible position here. Beardsmore smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mirkovich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Beardsmore with shots to the head and body - Mirkovich looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Beardsmore dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mirko Mirkovich's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Beardsmore scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Beardsmore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Beardsmore.

Mirkovich is rocked!
Beardsmore throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mirkovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Beardsmore finish him?
Beardsmore connects with a superb combination that knocks Mirkovich out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Beardsmore before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Mirkovich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave Beardsmore!