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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pari Jakh (ranked 9783 p4p, 854 weight class) and Mirko Simic (ranked 6018 p4p, 708 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Simic's choice of entrance music: Beat it. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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204 lbs
2 - 12 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined |
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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
2 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pari Jakh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mirko Simic!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakh tries to clinch but Simic moves away
and Simic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jakh's guard.
Simic trying to control but Jakh is working from the bottom.
Jakh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simic.
Simic looking to pass the guard.
Jakh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Simic has gone for a leg lock! Jakh slips out almost immediately though and dives into Simic's guard.
Simic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jakh's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simic trying to control but Jakh is working from the bottom.
Simic won't allow Jakh to get back to his feet.
Simic looking to sit in guard and control but Jakh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jakh trying to control but Simic is working from the bottom.
Jakh wants to stand but Simic is controlling his posture from full guard.
Simic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jakh's guard.
Simic wants to control from the top but Jakh keeps moving.
Simic is in close to Jakh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Simic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jakh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Simic has Jakh in his guard.
Jakh tries to stand but Simic is controlling from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simic can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simic keeping moving, preventing Jakh from controlling successfully.
Simic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jakh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jakh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simic is pulling down on Jakh's head to control his posture.
Jakh won't allow Simic to sweep him here.
Jakh is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jakh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simic looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Simic keeping moving, preventing Jakh from controlling successfully.
Simic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jakh is one step ahead there.
Simic keeping moving, preventing Jakh from controlling successfully.
Simic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jakh's guard.
Jakh is trying to keep Simic in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jakh dives on top into guard.
Jakh trying to control but Simic is working from the bottom.
Simic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jakh is working Simic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jakh wants to control from the top but Simic keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simic is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mirko Simic 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.
Jakh scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Simic manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jakh keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Jakh ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jakh no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Simic throwing strikes but missing.
Simic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jakh looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jakh looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jakh!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jakh lands a decent elbow from side control.
Simic is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakh stands up and beckons Simic to his feet.
Simic is breathing heavily.
Jakh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simic as he avoids it easily.
Simic feints the counter takedown.
Jakh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jakh defends it well.
Jakh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jakh throws a combination. Simic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jakh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jakh gets a takedown into half guard.
Simic is looking for a sweep. Jakh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simic trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jakh manages to pass to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jakh trying to control but Simic is having none of it.
Simic tries to improve his position but instead Jakh has taken his back!
Jakh has the hooks in. Simic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jakh working for a choke but Simic is defending well.
Jakh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simic can do to turn this around?
Jakh is hanging on to Simic's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakh scores with punches and elbows.
Jakh is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Jakh struggling to keep hold of the position.
Simic trying to control the action but Jakh just sinks the hooks in.
Simic is really stuck here.
Jakh wants to control but Simic is keeping busy.
Jakh lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Jakh.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jakh lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Jakh.
Jakh is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The referee is taking a good look at Simic as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Jakh!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simic staying busy and making it hard for Jakh to control.
Simic can't escape the position.
Pari Jakh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jakh avoiding Simic 's attempts to control his hands.
Simic rolls, trying to escape but Jakh keeps control of the position.
Jakh scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Jakh struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pari Jakh dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jakh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simic defends it nicely.
Pari Jakh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jakh has his takedown stuffed
and Simic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Simic is thwarting Jakh's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jakh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jakh is not content to let Simic control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakh is looking for a sweep. Simic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jakh is working hard here to advance position.
Simic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jakh is just riding it out for now. Simic eventually gives up the hold.
Jakh is looking to improve his position.
Simic is thwarting Jakh's attempts to control the position.
Simic is working for a submission of some sort.
Simic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simic is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jakh is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mirko Simic!
An out of breath Mirko Simic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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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
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