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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norwegian Viking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Mirinda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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27
249 lbs
14 - 16 - 1 |
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190 cm
26
255 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
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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
14 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Norwegian Viking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mirko Mirinda!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viking throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mirinda.
Mirinda shoots in for a takedown but Viking shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mirinda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Viking circles away.
Mirko Mirinda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viking throws a series of punches but Mirinda avoids them all with ease.
Mirinda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mirinda drives through and clinches with Viking against the cage.
Mirinda trying to land knees to the body.
Viking blocks an uppercut.
Mirinda 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.
Mirinda keeps control of Viking as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Viking has had enough of the clinch but Mirinda keeps him there for the moment.
Viking breaks from the clinch.
Mirinda throws a nice head kick!
Mirinda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Viking pinned against the cage. Viking gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Norwegian Viking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Mirinda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mirinda shoots in but no luck this time.
Mirinda needs to keep his hands up - Viking had a free shot at his head there.
Mirinda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mirinda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mirinda throws a hook but Viking blocks it.
Mirinda misses with a shot to the body
and Viking counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mirinda thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirinda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viking.
Mirinda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Viking swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mirinda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Viking paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Viking will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mirinda tries to close the distance and clinch but Viking swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mirinda fails to land the takedown.
A left lands for Viking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mirinda counters with a shoot takedown. Viking fights it but they end up in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Viking wants to get back to his feet but Mirinda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mirinda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mirinda stops Viking from standing up.
Mirinda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mirinda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Viking but Viking pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viking stalks Mirinda and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mirinda's face. Mirinda staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viking lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mirinda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viking cracks Mirinda with an open hand slap.
Mirinda closes the distance and clinches up with Viking, looking for a takedown. Mirinda pushes Viking against the cage but Viking circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Norwegian Viking will probably get the nod.
That's time! Viking's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Horrible takedown by Mirinda or perhaps it was just good defense by Viking which made him look bad.
Mirinda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Viking sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Viking works Mirinda's body with a nice hook.
Viking jabs Mirinda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Viking scores with a hook.
Viking throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mirinda drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Viking wants to get back to his feet but Mirinda drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mirinda working the ground and pound.
Viking wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mirinda controls the position.
Viking is not content to let Mirinda control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viking is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Viking is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mirinda connects with a decent elbow.
Mirinda is trying to get an arm triangle but Viking is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viking tries to escape but Mirinda is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirinda trying to control the action but Viking is working from the bottom.
Mirinda working the ground and pound.
Viking wants to get back to his feet but Mirinda drags him back down.
A lull in the action here as Mirinda stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirinda prevents Viking from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viking is trying to escape the position but Mirinda is controlling the position.
Viking is trying to get back to his feet.
Mirinda tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mirinda is looking to take a break and control but Viking is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Viking is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mirinda tries for a kimura but Viking is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viking is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mirinda has just dragged him back down to the mat.
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 Norwegian Viking will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mirinda darts in trying to clinch
and Viking counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mirinda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Viking paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Viking dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mirinda misses with a lunging right hand
and Mirinda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mirinda has a takedown stuffed.
Mirinda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Viking swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirinda shoots for a takedown but Viking saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Viking lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Mirinda.
Viking lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Viking is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Viking keeps the fight on the outside.
Viking lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirinda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Viking as he avoids it easily.
Norwegian Viking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Mirinda.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mirinda.
Mirinda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Viking looks to land a combination. Mirinda sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Viking misses with a jab, cross combination.
Norwegian Viking is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Viking connects with a crisp jab.
Viking swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mirinda.
Mirinda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking can't break the clinch.
Viking wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mirinda has him pressed against the cage.
Mirinda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Viking looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mirinda manages to break the clinch.
Mirinda throws a predictable looking body shot
and Viking counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mirinda takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Viking scores with a jab to the head.
Mirinda tries to clinch up but Viking circles away and keeps his distance.
Mirinda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mirinda tries to clinch but Viking is having none of it.
Norwegian Viking is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirinda shoots in looking for a takedown but Viking manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mirinda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Viking misses with a few strikes there.
Mirinda looks for a takedown but Viking sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirinda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mirinda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norwegian Viking showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Viking, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Norwegian Viking!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
45% |
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