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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Miranda throws a sloppy head kick
and Oppenadai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Miranda's knee momentarily.
Oppenadai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oppenadai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miranda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Oppenadai counters with a left and a right that stings Miranda. #CL2#
Oppenadai drives through and clinches with Miranda against the cage.
#BC2#
Oppenadai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oppenadai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miranda as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oppenadai blocks a head kick by Miranda.
Oppenadai ducks under a wild hook from Miranda.
Miranda misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Miranda throws a body shot but no joy.
Miranda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oppenadai manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Oppenadai closes the distance and clinches.
Oppenadai prevents Miranda from breaking the clinch.
Miranda is looking to break free of the clinch but Oppenadai has double underhooks.
Oppenadai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Miranda up against the cage.
Miranda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miranda is trying to force a seperation but Oppenadai has the dominant position.
Miranda can't find room to land a body shot as Oppenadai controls the action.
#T2#
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.
Miranda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oppenadai.
#BC2#
Oppenadai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oppenadai avoids the body shot from Miranda.
Oppenadai misses with a head kick.
Miranda is looking to counter the offense by Oppenadai and move into the clinch.
Miranda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oppenadai tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oppenadai ducks under a wild hook from Miranda.
Oppenadai slips under a jab.
Miranda misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Oppenadai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Miranda fails to land with a series of punches.
Oppenadai dodges the punch combination from Miranda.
Miranda sets himself, and Oppenadai steps forward looking for the clinch! Miranda avoids it this time.#T3#
Oppenadai misses the shot to the body.
Miranda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miranda missing with a left hand there. Oppenadai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oppenadai avoids the body shot from Miranda.
Despite the aggression on Oppenadai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Miranda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick by Miranda misses
and Oppenadai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oppenadai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Miranda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oppenadai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Miranda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4##CL#
Miranda moves into range and clinches up with Oppenadai.#BC2#
Oppenadai breaks the clinch.
Oppenadai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Miranda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oppenadai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miranda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Oppenadai tries to counter it with a takedown but Miranda pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Miranda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miranda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oppenadai throws a sloppy head kick and Miranda moves out of range easily.
Oppenadai looks winded!
Miranda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oppenadai slips a jab and a cross from Miranda.
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!
Miranda tries to clinch up but Oppenadai circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yu Oppenadai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Oppenadai dives in and grabs Miranda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miranda pushes down on Oppenadai's head and hops out.
As Oppenadai tries to get set, Miranda tries to push him back and clinch up but Oppenadai manages to avoid the attempt.
Miranda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oppenadai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oppenadai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oppenadai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miranda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oppenadai tries to clinch but Miranda moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Miranda tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oppenadai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miranda loads up on a big right hand but Oppenadai slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yu Oppenadai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oppenadai wants to clinch.
Oppenadai is breathing heavily.#T1#
Miranda tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Oppenadai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miranda thinking.
A head kick misses from Miranda.
Oppenadai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miranda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miranda is looking to wear down Oppenadai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Miranda thuds a left hand into Oppenadai's body.
Oppenadai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miranda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Miranda clinches.
Miranda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oppenadai walks away with a smile on his face. Miranda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oppenadai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yu Oppenadai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oppenadai misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Miranda swats away the attempt to clinch by Oppenadai.
Oppenadai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oppenadai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oppenadai throws a head kick but Miranda moves out of range.
Miranda swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miranda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miranda misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Miranda.
Miranda has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3#
Oppenadai throws a body punch but Miranda moves out of range.
Miranda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Oppenadai counters with a right hand to the body.
Oppenadai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Miranda misses.
Oppenadai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Miranda.
Miranda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oppenadai moves away.
Oppenadai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matt Miranda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oppenadai misses with a few strikes there.
Miranda is looking to counter the offense by Oppenadai and move into the clinch.
Miranda throws a head kick but Oppenadai moves out of range.
Oppenadai slips a straight right by Miranda.
Miranda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
No luck for Oppenadai with that takedown attempt.
Miranda throws a head kick that misses.
Oppenadai is looking for the big counter here.
Miranda throws a lazy right hand but Oppenadai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miranda. Oppenadai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oppenadai misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miranda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oppenadai moves in looking to clinch but Miranda pushes him off.
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 Matt Miranda will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Miranda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miranda throws an overhand right that lands on Oppenadai's shoulder, as Oppenadai tries to avoid the shot.
Oppenadai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miranda.
Oppenadai throws a leg kick which misses Miranda's front leg but catches the back leg as Miranda tries to avoid it.
Miranda falls off balance throwing a combination
and Oppenadai counters with a left and a right that stings Miranda.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oppenadai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miranda looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oppenadai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oppenadai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oppenadai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oppenadai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Miranda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oppenadai tries for a takedown but Miranda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oppenadai blocks a head kick by Miranda.
Miranda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oppenadai manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Miranda misses the target.
Miranda throws a nice looking combination but Oppenadai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miranda missing with a left hand there. Oppenadai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miranda is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Miranda keeps the fight on the outside.
Miranda tries to clinch up but Oppenadai circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Miranda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miranda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oppenadai.
Oppenadai throws a counter combo.
Oppenadai defending well as Miranda loads up on a big left hand.
Oppenadai throws a body shot but no joy.
Miranda wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Miranda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oppenadai. #CL#
Miranda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oppenadai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miranda smiles and moves away.
Oppenadai is looking to land body kicks.
Miranda just misses with a punch to the body.
Oppenadai slips a straight right by Miranda.#T3#
Oppenadai looks to score with a jab to the body but Miranda is just out of range.
Miranda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Miranda misses the body punch
and Oppenadai counters with a one-two to the body.
Oppenadai avoids the head kick by Miranda.
Oppenadai slips a jab from Miranda.
Miranda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miranda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Oppenadai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Miranda is trying to break the clinch but Oppenadai is controlling him.
Oppenadai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miranda's elbow. #BC2#
Oppenadai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Oppenadai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miranda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oppenadai throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Miranda counters by clinching up.
Miranda tries to break free but Oppenadai pushes him back against the cage.
Oppenadai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miranda is trying to force a seperation but Oppenadai has the dominant position.
Miranda working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miranda working hard to break the clinch.
Miranda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Miranda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matt Miranda.
I think Miranda 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Matt Miranda!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Miranda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by OLeary.
OLeary swings for the body but Miranda moves out of range.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by OLeary.
Miranda trying to remain calm as OLeary controls from the top position.
Miranda struggling a bit here.
OLeary controls the position.
Miranda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for OLeary on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
OLeary has an Americana. Miranda didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! OLeary is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if OLeary hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dennis OLeary!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Miranda.
Miranda misses with a wild body shot.
Lee falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Miranda counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Miranda breaks the clinch.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Lee misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Miranda moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Miranda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miranda tries a head kick but it misses.
Miranda connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Miranda throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Miranda gets a clinch. #TD#
Miranda wants the takedown. Lee is fighting it off but Miranda persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lee's guard against the cage.#T1#
Miranda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Miranda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Miranda drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Miranda seems to have locked his on tight now - Lee screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Miranda, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Matt Miranda!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Kusuma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kusuma tries for a takedown but Miranda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miranda misses with a looping right.
Miranda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kusuma connects with an inside leg kick.
Miranda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miranda wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kusuma is looking to clinch but Miranda is avoiding it.
Kusuma fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kusuma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miranda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Matt Miranda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juvendy Kusuma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Miranda misses.
Miranda throws a big shot that misses.
Kusuma tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Miranda has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miranda is working for takedown but Kusuma is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kusuma missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Miranda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miranda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kusuma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miranda. #KD2#
Kusuma lands a big head kick that sends Miranda tumbling to the mat! Kusuma takes a step backwards and waves Miranda back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Miranda is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Matt Miranda has been cut.
Kusuma dives in and grabs Miranda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miranda pushes down on Kusuma's head and hops out.
Oh Miranda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kusuma fails to land the takedown.
Miranda keeps the fight on the outside.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kusuma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kusuma lands a brutal head kick. Miranda looks out on his feet and Kusuma throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Juvendy Kusuma!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Miranda throws a series of punches but Shepelev moves out of range.
Shepelev shapes to counter with a head kick.
Miranda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shepelev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shepelev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shepelev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Miranda moves into the clinch.
Miranda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Miranda breaks the clinch.
Miranda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepelev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miranda avoids it really well and circles away.
Matt Miranda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Shepelev.
Shepelev is looking to clinch but Miranda is avoiding it.
Shepelev tries to clinch up but Miranda circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Miranda blocks a head kick by Shepelev.
#CL2#
Shepelev clinches. #BC#
Miranda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shepelev or perhaps it was just good defense by Miranda, which made it look bad.
Miranda ducks under a wild hook from Shepelev.
Shepelev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miranda swivels and escapes.
Shepelev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miranda is fending him off so far but Shepelev persists. Nope, Miranda circles away and we're back to standing.
As Shepelev tries to get set, Miranda tries to push him back and clinch up but Shepelev manages to avoid the attempt.
Miranda throws a sloppy head kick and Shepelev moves out of range easily.
Shepelev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Miranda moves into the clinch.#BC#
Miranda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miranda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matt Miranda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Shepelev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Miranda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Shepelev tries to counter it with a takedown but Miranda pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shepelev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miranda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shepelev manages to circle out of the way.
Miranda stuffs the takedown attempt from Shepelev. Shepelev gets slowly back to his feet.
Shepelev is looking to clinch.
Shepelev fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Miranda forces Shepelev back against the cage and clinches.
Shepelev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Miranda to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Miranda breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shepelev misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Miranda holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3#
Miranda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Miranda misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Miranda manages to pull guard.
Miranda trying to strike off his back.
Shepelev lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ES#
Miranda kicks Shepelev off and gets to his feet.
Miranda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Shepelev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Miranda keeps the fight on the outside.
Dmitry Shepelev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Miranda clinches up against the cage.
Shepelev misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Miranda breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Shepelev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Miranda napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Miranda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miranda is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Shepelev asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Miranda wants to control but Shepelev postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miranda is breathing heavily.
Miranda trying his best to control but Shepelev has mounted him.
Shepelev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miranda is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Shepelev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Miranda?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Miranda dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shepelev shoots in for a takedown but Miranda shows good takedown defense.
Miranda throws a head kick that half lands.
Miranda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shepelev fails with the takedown.
Dmitry Shepelev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shepelev tries to clinch but Miranda is having none of it.
Miranda has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shepelev shoots for a takedown but Miranda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matt Miranda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Shepelev.
Miranda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miranda connects with a high kick.
Matt Miranda is winning the standup battle so far.
Shepelev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miranda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shepelev.
Shepelev tries to clinch but Miranda moves out of range.
Miranda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shepelev manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Shepelev has a takedown stuffed.
Shepelev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shepelev with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Miranda counters by clinching up.
Shepelev is breathing heavily.#BC#
Miranda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Miranda darts in and clinches Shepelev up against the cage.#BC#
Miranda manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Miranda. No joy for Shepelev on that attempt.
Miranda throws a hook but Shepelev blocks it.#CL2#
Shepelev moves into range and clinches up with Miranda.#T2##BC#
Miranda breaks the clinch.
Shepelev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miranda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shepelev.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shepelev.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shepelev shoots in looking for a takedown. Miranda tries to sprawl out of it but Shepelev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miranda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shepelev tries to clinch but Miranda is having none of it.
Shepelev misses the jab.
Miranda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shepelev manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Miranda stuffs the takedown.
Miranda fails to land with a series of punches.
Miranda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shepelev can do to turn this around?
Miranda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shepelev moves away.#CL#
Miranda clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Miranda tightens his grip and picks Shepelev up, before dumping him to the ground. Shepelev manages to land in guard.
Miranda showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Shepelev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miranda defends well.
Miranda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Miranda preventing the sweep.
Miranda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miranda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Miranda trying to move into half guard but instead Shepelev has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Miranda is looking for a triangle but Shepelev pushes his legs off easily.
Shepelev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miranda throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Shepelev content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shepelev trying to control the position from guard on top but Miranda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Miranda dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shepelev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miranda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shepelev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miranda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shepelev avoids the head kick by Miranda.
Shepelev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shepelev avoids a kick to the body.
Miranda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miranda leaves Shepelev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miranda seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepelev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miranda tries a head kick but it misses.
Shepelev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shepelev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Shepelev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miranda as he jumps to the side.
Matt Miranda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Shepelev.
Shepelev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miranda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shepelev looks for the body kick but Miranda saw that one coming.
Shepelev throws a leg kick #CL#
and Miranda counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miranda.
Shepelev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miranda.
#BC#
Miranda manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Miranda moves into range and clinches up with Shepelev.#BC#
Miranda breaks the clinch.
Shepelev with a poor takedown #CL#
and Miranda moves into the clinch.#BC#
Miranda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Miranda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shepelev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miranda.
Shepelev misses with a takedown attempt - Miranda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shepelev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shepelev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miranda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shepelev with a poor takedown #CL#
and Miranda holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Miranda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shepelev avoids the head kick by Miranda.
#T3#
Miranda throws a push kick but Shepelev slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miranda. Shepelev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shepelev wants to counter the offense by Miranda and move into the clinch position.
Shepelev fails with the takedown
letting Miranda counter with a right hand.
Miranda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shepelev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miranda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shepelev.
Miranda looks to throw the jab but Shepelev is out of range.
Miranda tests Shepelev's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Shepelev tries to clinch up but Miranda circles away and keeps his distance.
Miranda lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Miranda misses with a two punch combination.
Shepelev looks to land a body kick but Miranda moved away.
Miranda throws a series of punches but Shepelev moves out of range.
Miranda misses with a head kick.
Shepelev darts in looking for a takedown but Miranda gets double underhooks and turns Shepelev into the cage.
Miranda is looking to counter the offense by Shepelev and move into the clinch.
Shepelev with a poor takedown
and Miranda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shepelev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shepelev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miranda defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Miranda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miranda, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Miranda!
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