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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Mirasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josie Jo Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ford is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mötley Crüe - Wild Side . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 cm
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193 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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194 cm
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198 lbs
21 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Mirasty! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josie Jo Ford! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mirasty misses with a hook. Mirasty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ford throws out the jab. Mirasty misses with a right hand and Ford counters with an outside leg kick.
Ford takes a swing at Mirasty's ribcage but misses. Ford walks into a stiff left hand from Mirasty. Ford takes a swing at Mirasty's ribcage but misses. Jon Mirasty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mirasty throws a body punch but Ford moves out of range. Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirasty tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mirasty somewhat. Mirasty checks a low kick from Ford. Ford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Mirasty lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Mirasty works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Mirasty misses with an uppercut. Ford saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mirasty. Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Mirasty misses with a looping right. Mirasty drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Mirasty postures up in Ford's guard and throws a big left but Ford blocks it. Mirasty wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving. Ford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mirasty. Mirasty working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mirasty with a flurry of punches that miss. Mirasty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Mirasty tries to free his leg and advance position but Ford is retaining full guard. Mirasty being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Josie Jo Ford. Ford takes a body punch but keeps moving. Mirasty moves into range and connects with a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mirasty delivers a nice body kick. Josie Jo Ford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mirasty lands a front kick. Mirasty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mirasty throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Mirasty. Ford does a little dance to reset his feet. Ford avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mirasty sizes up Ford with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Mirasty shoots in and bounces Ford off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Mirasty passes Ford's left leg - he's now in half guard. Ford tries to get to full guard but Mirasty has control of the leg. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mirasty throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ford to regain full guard. Mirasty postures up in Ford's guard and throws a big left but Ford blocks it. Mirasty wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving. Mirasty is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mirasty trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Mirasty dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Ford lands with a nice body punch. Mirasty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ford.
Mirasty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Mirasty has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ford finds it's way round the side to connect with Mirasty's head. Ford moves out of range as Mirasty strikes. Mirasty displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Ford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Ford moves out of range of the body kick. Ford lands with an uppercut that bounces Mirasty off the cage and back into range. Ford jabbing away but nothing is landing. Mirasty darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ford controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ford regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mirasty. Mirasty trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Ford seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Mirasty has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Mirasty tries to free his leg and advance position but Ford is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Josie Jo Ford was stalling too much, according to the referee. Jab from Ford. Mirasty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ford swings for the body but Mirasty moves out of range.
Ford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Ford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirasty.
Ford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mirasty throws a right hand that Ford ducks under and follows up with a left that Ford also avoids with ease. Mirasty throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Ford counters with a leg kick. Mirasty dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ford fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. The crowd cheers as Mirasty lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ford doesn't seem phased though. Good work by Mirasty as he checks the leg kick. Ford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Mirasty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Mirasty scores with the left hand. Ford knows he should have avoided that one. Ford misses with a hook to the body
and Mirasty makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Mirasty staying out of range there. Ford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Mirasty looks to score with a jab to the body but Ford is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Ford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ford throws a shot from downtown. Mirasty moves away and avoids it. Ford misses with a body shot.
Mirasty shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Mirasty fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ford avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Mirasty. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A jab from Mirasty misses. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mirasty fakes the leg kick and cracks Ford in the body. Mirasty takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Ford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirasty. A kick lands to the mid section there for Mirasty. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Josie Jo Ford will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mirasty misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely. Mirasty misses with a kick to the body and Ford counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Ford stuffs the takedown attempt from Mirasty. Mirasty gets slowly back to his feet. Mirasty looks for the body kick but Ford saw that one coming. Mirasty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirasty lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ford's sensitive parts. Mirasty throws a body kick the misses and Ford counters with a lovely shot to the body. Mirasty misses with a looping right. Mirasty dives in and scores a takedown into Ford's guard. Jon Mirasty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Mirasty won't allow Ford to sweep him here. Mirasty looking to sit in guard and control but Ford gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ford has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mirasty is proving hard to escape from. Mirasty wants to hit a switch here but Ford passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mirasty there! Mirasty keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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. Mirasty wants to control but Ford is having none of it. Ford controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mirasty is trying to escape the mount.
Ford controlling the pace for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Josie Jo Ford was stalling too much, according to the referee. Mirasty darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mirasty sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ford defending well though. Ford is not content to let Mirasty control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ford is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight! Jon Mirasty showed his dominance in that final round. Well Mirasty has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28 Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Mirasty! Jon Mirasty very nearly forgot to thank [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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