PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ottatukka Oikenee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rey Miracle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ottatukka Oikenee has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Oikenee
vs
Miracle

200 cm
26
201 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

188 cm
26
202 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ottatukka Oikenee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rey Miracle!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miracle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oikenee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miracle somewhat.
Miracle fails with the takedown
enabling Oikenee to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Rey Miracle has been cut.
Oikenee throws a sloppy head kick and Miracle moves out of range easily.
Rey Miracle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oikenee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oikenee misses with a head kick.

Miracle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Miracle seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miracle trying to mount his opponent but Oikenee defends it.

Miracle seems to be working for a kimura but Oikenee defends the submission attempt.
Oikenee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miracle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miracle's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Oikenee's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Miracle breaks Oikenee's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Miracle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miracle looking to pass the guard.
Miracle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miracle forces his way into half guard.

Miracle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miracle looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oikenee trying to control here.
Miracle works his way into full mount!

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miracle goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Oikenee turns into him and now he's in Miracle's guard.
Oikenee won't allow Miracle to sweep him here.
Oikenee trying to control the position from guard on top but Miracle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Oikenee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oikenee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oikenee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Miracle has his foot on Oikenee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oikenee works his way back into a safe position though.
Oikenee advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Miracle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Oikenee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miracle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miracle tries to bench press Oikenee off him but Oikenee keeps the position.
Miracle wants to control but Oikenee postures up.

Oikenee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miracle, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miracle tries to buck Oikenee off but Oikenee is having none of it.

Oikenee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Miracle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Oikenee tries for a kimura but Miracle is defending well.
Miracle is looking for a sweep.

Oikenee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miracle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ottatukka Oikenee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rey Miracle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Miracle shoots in and drives through. Oikenee sprawls well.
Miracle avoids the head kick by Oikenee.
Miracle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oikenee as he avoids it easily.
Rey Miracle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miracle fails with the takedown

and Oikenee counters with a flying knee that drops Miracle!

Miracle is rocked!
Ottatukka Oikenee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rey Miracle.
Oikenee trying to control but Miracle is working from the bottom.
Miracle wants to sweep but no luck.
Miracle can't keep his opponent in guard - Oikenee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Miracle is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miracle trying to hold on to Oikenee's head to control him but Oikenee postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oikenee 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! Miracle is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ottatukka Oikenee!