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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitri Mironov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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212 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Sutherland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Dmitri Mironov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sutherland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sutherland wants it to stay on the feet.
Sutherland stuffs the takedown.
Sutherland tries to clinch but Mironov is having none of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sutherland.
Sutherland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mironov manages to avoid it.
Mironov throws a hook to the side of Sutherland's head but Sutherland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mironov lands with a straight right. Sutherland didn't see that one coming.
Sutherland feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mironov's calf.
Some bone on bone action there as Mironov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sutherland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mironov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sutherland.
Sutherland misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mironov cracks Sutherland with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sutherland scores with a spinning back kick!
Sutherland looks to score with a jab to the body but Mironov is just out of range.
Mironov misses with a hook
and Sutherland counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sutherland's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sutherland duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Mironov.
Mironov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mironov throws a lazy right hand but Sutherland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mironov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sutherland misses with a few strikes there.
Mironov misses with a two punch combination.
Sutherland connects with a solid leg kick.
Sutherland forces Mironov back against the cage and clinches.
Mironov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sutherland fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paul Sutherland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitri Mironov.
Mironov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sutherland.
Sutherland on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sutherland - that will leave a mark!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sutherland.
Mironov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sutherland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sutherland lands a nice hook to Mironov's body. Mironov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sutherland throws a head kick but Mironov moves out of range.
Mironov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sutherland counters with a nice leg kick.
Dmitri Mironov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mironov looks gassed!
Sutherland takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mironov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sutherland.
Mironov checks a leg kick.
Mironov loads up on a big right hand but Sutherland slips the punch.
Sutherland lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sutherland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland lands a jab.
Sutherland slips a jab from Mironov.
Sutherland with a jab.
Mironov ducks under a wild hook from Sutherland.
Mironov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Sutherland as Mironov shoots in.
Mironov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sutherland is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mironov.
Sutherland misses with the combination.
Sutherland misses with a body shot.
Mironov shoots for a double leg takedown but Sutherland sprawls well. He's pushed Mironov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sutherland tests Mironov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sutherland connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mironov. Mironov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mironov shoots in and drives through. Sutherland sprawls well.
A right-left combo lands from Sutherland.
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!
Sutherland lands a head kick!
Mironov gets tackled into the cage by Sutherland. Sutherland maintains the clinch.
Mironov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sutherland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mironov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mironov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mironov looking to sit in guard and control but Sutherland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sutherland pushes down on Mironov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Sutherland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sutherland scores with a leg kick.
Sutherland throws a head kick that half lands.
Sutherland misses with a kick to the body.
Sutherland is looking to wear down Mironov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sutherland moves forwards but Mironov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mironov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sutherland.
Mironov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mironov throws an overhand right that lands on Sutherland's shoulder, as Sutherland tries to avoid the shot.
Sutherland tries to land a front kick but Mironov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mironov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sutherland counters with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mironov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sutherland on the side of the head.
Mironov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mironov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mironov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sutherland as he avoids it easily.
Paul Sutherland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitri Mironov.
Mironov is breathing heavily.
Mironov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sutherland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mironov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mironov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mironov throws a hook but Sutherland blocks it.
Mironov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sutherland sprawls well. Sutherland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mironov gets slowly back to his feet.
Mironov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sutherland misses with a two punch combination.
Sutherland misses with a wild combination.
Mironov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sutherland sprawls well. Sutherland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mironov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mironov dodges the punch combination from Sutherland.
Crunch! Sutherland slams his shin into Mironov's torso.
Paul Sutherland is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Sutherland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mironov throws out the jab.
Sutherland digs a good hook to Mironov's body.
Sutherland lands with a good body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sutherland.
Sutherland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mironov moves away.
Paul Sutherland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sutherland scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mironov doesn't seem bothered though.
Sutherland slaps away a takedown attempt from Mironov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland tries to bum rush Mironov with a series of wild strikes but Mironov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sutherland attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mironov shoots in looking for a takedown. Sutherland tries to sprawl out of it but Mironov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sutherland manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sutherland feints and then cracks Mironov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mironov down.
Sutherland lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sutherland just misses with a punch to the body.
Mironov keeps the fight on the outside.
Mironov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sutherland.
Sutherland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mironov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Sutherland as Mironov shoots in.
Sutherland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mironov can do to turn this around?
Sutherland lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sutherland thows a body kick. Mironov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sutherland lands with a nice body kick.
Sutherland throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mironov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sutherland.
Mironov avoids the head kick by Sutherland.
A right-left combo lands from Sutherland.
Mironov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sutherland counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sutherland throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mironov.
Some wild striking there from Sutherland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Sutherland dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sutherland will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mironov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sutherland.
Mironov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sutherland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mironov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sutherland somewhat.
Mironov throws an off balance right hand
and Sutherland counters with a solid body kick.
Mironov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sutherland stuffs the takedown.
Sutherland lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mironov's sensitive parts.
Mironov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sutherland throws a one two combo.
Mironov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sutherland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mironov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mironov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sutherland lands a leg kick that knocks Mironov off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherland punishes Mironov's body with a nice straight punch.
Sutherland scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mironov slips a jab and a cross from Sutherland.
Sutherland goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mironov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mironov misses with a right hand
and Sutherland counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No joy there for Sutherland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mironov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sutherland finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sutherland throws a front kick that sends Mironov stumbling back into the cage.
Sutherland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mironov moves away.
Mironov drops his hands momentarily and Sutherland takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sutherland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mironov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sutherland.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sutherland scores with a shot to the body.
Sutherland looks for the body kick but Mironov saw that one coming.
Sutherland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sutherland jabs Mironov right on the nose. Mironov blinks but takes it well.
Mironov throws an overhand right that lands on Sutherland's shoulder, as Sutherland tries to avoid the shot.
Sutherland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body punch from Sutherland.
Sutherland tests Mironov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mironov throws a series of punches but Sutherland avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mironov.
A swing and a miss from Mironov.
Mironov misses with a takedown
and Sutherland counters with a nice uppercut.
Mironov misses with a straight left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sutherland.
Mironov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mironov checks a low kick from Sutherland.
Mironov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sutherland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mironov somewhat.
Paul Sutherland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitri Mironov.
Sutherland stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sutherland. That's going to slow Mironov down.
Mironov throws a lazy uppercut
and Sutherland counters with a nice leg kick.
Sutherland is looking to slow Mironov down with leg kicks.
Sutherland connects with an inside leg kick.
Mironov swats away the attempt to clinch by Sutherland.
Sutherland throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mironov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sutherland counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mironov thinking.
Mironov 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice sprawl there from Sutherland as Mironov shoots in.
Dmitri Mironov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Sutherland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sutherland connects with an inside leg kick.
Sutherland misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Sutherland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sutherland, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Sutherland!
Post fight, Paul Sutherland took to the microphone: 'Mironov is the best wrestler that I have fought so far. This is my thirteenth fight but it is the first time that I have fought someone with his wrestling based style. I told you guys that none of that lay n pray shit was gonna work on me. I come to fight and I'm pretty damn good at it'.
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