PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Mirinda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

White
vs
Mirinda

200 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
255 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Polskie Odżywki/ Polish Nutrition [PL]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mirko Mirinda!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.

White scores with a takedown into Mirinda's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Mirinda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mirinda has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. White is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mirinda.
Mirinda is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked White off and has taken his back!
White is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good control from Mirinda.
White wants to control his opponent's hands but Mirinda gets his hands free.
Mirinda trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure White doesn't escape.
Mirinda should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Let's hope that Mirinda has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Mirko Mirinda has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mirinda fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a takedown attempt

and Mirinda counters with a single leg into guard. White didn't expect that.
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!
White wants to get back to his feet but Mirinda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mirinda stopping the sweep attempt from White.
Mirinda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
White is trying to keep Mirinda in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

White had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mirinda defends it easily.
Mirinda stays in close to White's body and controls the position.

White is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

White escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mirinda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
White being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirinda looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White wants to sweep here but Mirinda controlling him for the moment.
White doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mirko Mirinda will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

White changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
White fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
White fails to land the takedown.

Mirinda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. White manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Mirinda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
White wants to stand and escape but Mirinda is having none of it.
White trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White keeping full guard, as Mirinda tries to pass.
White working a defensive guard here.
Mirinda pushing down on White's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
White trying to control from the bottom.
Mirinda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
White is looking to control Mirinda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can White avoid being mounted?
Mirinda controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White tries to roll over but Mirinda keeps him under control.

We're going to have a standup here because Ray White wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mirinda shoots in but no luck this time.
Mirinda tries to score a power double leg takedown but White sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mirinda somewhat.
Mirinda misses with a takedown attempt

and White counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by White.
Ray White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Mirinda.
Mirinda is breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on White's face as he tries to break the clinch.
White tries to throw a body punch but Mirinda avoids it by throwing White back against the cage.

White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
White shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mirinda but Mirinda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ray White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mirinda's waist but Mirinda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing White off to one side.
Mirinda tries for a takedown but White sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
White misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
White shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mirinda as he jumps to the side.
Mirinda swats away the attempt to clinch by White.

Mirinda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
White is looking to stand up but Mirinda isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirinda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mirinda wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
White is wriggling around but Mirinda manages to pass to half guard.

Mirinda seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White tries to get to full guard but Mirinda has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mirko Mirinda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Mirinda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mirinda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
White wants to hold on but Mirinda pushes him away.
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.
White slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mirinda stalling.

White looking for submissions off his back.
Mirinda prevents White from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White wants to control but Mirinda is keeping busy.
Mirinda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mirko Mirinda has got the better of the ground game so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mirko Mirinda wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mirinda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mirinda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirinda looks for a takedown but White sprawls well.
Ray White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Mirinda.
Mirinda blocks a head kick by White.
White is looking to clinch.
Mirinda tries for a takedown but White sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
White is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mirinda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
White fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
White misses with a wild body shot.

Mirinda closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. White quickly recovers to half guard.
White keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mirinda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White wants to control but Mirinda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
White wants to improve his position but Mirinda is controlling well.
Mirinda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
White is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mirinda in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mirko Mirinda.
White lands a really nice looking cross but Mirinda seems unphased.
Mirinda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from White.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White shoots in looking for a takedown but Mirinda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing White's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ray White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mirko Mirinda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mirko Mirinda.
I've got Mirinda winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Mirinda!