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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simo Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Darnielle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Supermies comes to the cage accompanied by D12 - Fight Music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
31 - 19 - 0 |
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197 cm
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196 lbs
25 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
KO power |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Simo Supermies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Darnielle!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darnielle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Darnielle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Darnielle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darnielle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Supermies.
Darnielle darts in and clinches Supermies up against the cage.
Darnielle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Supermies.
Darnielle tries a body shot but Supermies blocks it.
Darnielle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Supermies tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darnielle's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darnielle manages to break the clinch.
Supermies with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Darnielle to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Simo Supermies has been cut.
A jab from Darnielle does it's job there.
Darnielle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Supermies gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Darnielle.
Darnielle misses with a body shot.
Darnielle lands with a slapping head kick.
Supermies keeps the fight on the outside.
Supermies chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Darnielle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Supermies throws out a loose jab but Darnielle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darnielle is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darnielle tried to score with a low kick but Supermies checks it.
Supermies avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Supermies avoids a kick to the body.
Darnielle with a hook.
Supermies rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Darnielle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Darnielle lands a leg kick that knocks Supermies off balance momentarily.
Darnielle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darnielle swinging wildly here.
Darnielle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darnielle throws a right hand that Supermies ducks under and follows up with a left that Supermies also avoids with ease.
Darnielle moves out of range of the body kick from Supermies.
Supermies throws a body punch but Darnielle moves out of range.
Darnielle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Darnielle has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Supermies misses with a head kick.
Darnielle throws a right and a left that Supermies avoids nicely.
Supermies misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supermies avoids the head kick by Darnielle.
John Darnielle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Darnielle.
Darnielle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Darnielle.
A bone on bone clash there as Supermies blocks the leg kick.
Supermies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darnielle.
Sloppy strikes from Darnielle. Those never looked like landing.
Supermies changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Darnielle throws a nice looking combination but Supermies bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Darnielle throws a solid leg kick but Supermies takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Darnielle.
Darnielle is looking to clinch but Supermies is avoiding it.
Darnielle is looking to clinch.
Good shot there by Darnielle.
Supermies takes a swing at Darnielle's ribcage but misses.
Supermies dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Supermies.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Supermies scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like John Darnielle has been cut.
Darnielle cracks Supermies with a right hand to the side of the head.
Darnielle misses with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Supermies checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
John Darnielle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Supermies shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Supermies throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Supermies is working for a kimura but Darnielle is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Supermies trying to control the action but Darnielle is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Supermies sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Darnielle defending well though.
Supermies trying to pass the guard but Darnielle defending well.
Darnielle is trying to stand up here but Supermies is controlling him well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Supermies not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Darnielle dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Supermies showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Darnielle.
Supermies avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Darnielle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Darnielle misses with a low kick.
Darnielle closes the distance and clinches.
Supermies throws a punch but it's blocked by Darnielle.
Darnielle swings wildly with an uppercut but Supermies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darnielle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darnielle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Darnielle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Supermies looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Supermies tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Darnielle misses with a two punch combination.
Supermies moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Supermies bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Darnielle's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darnielle misses with a body shot.
Supermies avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies tests Darnielle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Darnielle lands a lovely overhand right.
Simo Supermies's cut is getting worse.
Darnielle misses with the combination.
Supermies displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darnielle throws out the jab.
Supermies lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Darnielle does it's job there.
Jab from Supermies.
Darnielle digs a good body shot into Supermies's ribs.
Supermies blocks a jab.
Darnielle takes a swing at Supermies's ribcage but misses.
Darnielle slips a straight right by Supermies.
Darnielle thows a left - swing and a miss!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Darnielle enables Supermies to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Darnielle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darnielle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supermies throws a strike but Darnielle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Supermies working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Darnielle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Darnielle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Supermies looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Darnielle passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Supermies manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Supermies escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Darnielle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Supermies might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Supermies is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Supermies uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Darnielle.
Darnielle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
John Darnielle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darnielle looks to land a combination but Supermies avoids it well.
Darnielle shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Supermies eats them both and turns towards Darnielle to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Darnielle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darnielle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
John Darnielle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darnielle misses with a head kick.
Supermies avoids a punch combination nicely.
Darnielle misses with a leg kick
and Supermies decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Darnielle's guard.
Supermies throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Supermies with a flurry of punches that miss.
Supermies wants to control from the top but Darnielle keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Darnielle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Darnielle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Supermies doesn't seem bothered though.
Supermies blocks a head kick by Darnielle.
Darnielle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Darnielle scores with a sloppy right hand. Supermies should have avoided that one.
Darnielle misses with a straight left.
Darnielle tries to work over Supermies's front leg with a kick but Supermies checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Darnielle, right into the meat.
Darnielle throws a lazy right hand but Supermies sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Supermies slips under a jab from Darnielle.
Supermies scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Darnielle avoids the body shot from Supermies.
Darnielle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Supermies.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Supermies moves out of range of the leg kick from Darnielle.
Supermies is looking to wear down Darnielle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Supermies lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Supermies tenderised Darnielle's leg. Darnielle is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darnielle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A left lands for Darnielle.
Supermies connects with a solid leg kick.
Supermies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Darnielle ducks under a wild hook from Supermies.
Darnielle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Supermies is out of range and Darnielle settles back down.
Supermies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Supermies looks to score with a jab to the body but Darnielle is just out of range.
Darnielle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Supermies takes a kick to the side of the head.
Darnielle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Supermies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darnielle.
Darnielle misses with a kick to the body.
Darnielle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darnielle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darnielle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darnielle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Supermies counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Supermies looking to pass the guard.
Supermies is looking to work some ground and pound but Darnielle has wrist control.
Supermies stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darnielle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darnielle is pulling down on Supermies's head. It's preventing any offense from Supermies, at least for the moment.
Supermies throws a strike but Darnielle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Supermies had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Darnielle defends it easily.
John Darnielle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Simo Supermies overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Supermies looking to hit a scissor sweep but Darnielle is one step ahead there.
That's four 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.
Supermies looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Supermies controls Darnielle momentarily but Darnielle frees himself.
Supermies looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Supermies has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Darnielle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simo Supermies showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Darnielle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Darnielle!
An out of breath and clearly excited John Darnielle thanked BLKOUT Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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