PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dom DeNardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuaisiala Mirapthlak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuaisiala Mirapthlak has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dom DeNardo's chin.

DeNardo
vs
Mirapthlak

190 cm
20
240 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
274 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dom DeNardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tuaisiala Mirapthlak!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirapthlak fails with a takedown attempt.

DeNardo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mirapthlak is trying to pull guard but DeNardo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from DeNardo.
Mirapthlak takes a shot to the head.
Mirapthlak is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DeNardo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dom DeNardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuaisiala Mirapthlak.

DeNardo has picked Mirapthlak up - he's going for a ride! DeNardo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
DeNardo trying to mount his opponent but Mirapthlak defends it.

Mirapthlak looking for submissions off his back.

DeNardo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mirapthlak is just riding it out for now. DeNardo eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNardo wants to pass to mount but Mirapthlak is defending the position.
Mirapthlak trying to control from the bottom.
Mirapthlak won't allow DeNardo to pass to mount.
DeNardo trying to control from half guard but Mirapthlak is working away.
Mirapthlak wants to improve his position but DeNardo is controlling well.
DeNardo is trying to control. Mirapthlak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

DeNardo is looking for a kimura but Mirapthlak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for DeNardo to get the leverage.
DeNardo trying to control from half guard but Mirapthlak is working away.
DeNardo wants to pass the guard but Mirapthlak is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DeNardo is looking for a kimura but Mirapthlak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for DeNardo to get the leverage.

DeNardo wants to work for an arm triangle but Mirapthlak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Mirapthlak looking for submissions off his back.
Mirapthlak trying to hold on to DeNardo's head to control him but DeNardo postures up.

DeNardo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
DeNardo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo wants to take a breather but Mirapthlak is having none of it.
DeNardo wants to free his trapped foot but Mirapthlak is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mirapthlak trying to control from the bottom.

Mirapthlak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

DeNardo seems to be looking for submissions.
DeNardo trying to control the action but Mirapthlak is working from the bottom.
DeNardo is pressing down on Mirapthlak's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mirapthlak is holding on for now.

Mirapthlak looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirapthlak wants to get back to his feet.

DeNardo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

DeNardo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
DeNardo wants to take a breather but Mirapthlak is having none of it.
Mirapthlak wants to control but DeNardo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mirapthlak tries to roll over but DeNardo keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeNardo wants to control but Mirapthlak is keeping him busy.
DeNardo passes to full mount!
Mirapthlak wants to hold on but DeNardo pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom DeNardo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

DeNardo misses with a looping right.

DeNardo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than DeNardo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
DeNardo wants to take Mirapthlak's back but he can't do it this time.
Mirapthlak is squirming around, avoiding DeNardo's attempts to control the action.

DeNardo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mirapthlak is squirming around, avoiding DeNardo's attempts to control the action.
Mirapthlak is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNardo wants to control the pace but Mirapthlak is squirming around nicely.
Dom DeNardo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mirapthlak is trying to escape the mount.

DeNardo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mirapthlak has managed to escape the submission attempt.
DeNardo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
DeNardo is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Mirapthlak is in real trouble.
Mirapthlak tries to escape but DeNardo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DeNardo tightening his grip on Mirapthlak, looking for the choke.

DeNardo is looking for the choke from the back position but Mirapthlak is controlling his hands well.
Mirapthlak turns into DeNardo and is now in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeNardo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

DeNardo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mirapthlak has picked DeNardo up and slammed him! DeNardo can't keep hold of the triangle and Mirapthlak manages to pass to side control!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting DeNardo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The ground and pound from Mirapthlak seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Mirapthlak stands up and beckons DeNardo to his feet.
DeNardo misses with a looping right.
Mirapthlak tries for a takedown but DeNardo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
DeNardo scores with a sloppy right hand. Mirapthlak should have avoided that one.

It looks like Tuaisiala Mirapthlak has been cut.
Tuaisiala Mirapthlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirapthlak is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeNardo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mirapthlak is breathing heavily.

DeNardo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
DeNardo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mirapthlak keeps working.

DeNardo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mirapthlak is just riding it out for now. DeNardo eventually gives up the hold.
DeNardo controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeNardo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mirapthlak keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mirapthlak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

DeNardo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
DeNardo prevents Mirapthlak from improving his position.

DeNardo is trying to work for a kimura but Mirapthlak is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeNardo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirapthlak desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom DeNardo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tuaisiala Mirapthlak's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

DeNardo looks to land a right hand but Mirapthlak moved out of range.
Mirapthlak tries for a takedown but DeNardo circles away easily
enabling DeNardo to counter with a crisp jab.
Mirapthlak misses with a takedown attempt

and DeNardo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mirapthlak!
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!
Mirapthlak wants to control but DeNardo is having none of it.
DeNardo trying to control but Mirapthlak is having none of it.
DeNardo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mirapthlak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mirapthlak has given up his back.

DeNardo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNardo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mirapthlak doesn't escape.

DeNardo looking to break Mirapthlak's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mirapthlak remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise DeNardo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

DeNardo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

DeNardo working for a choke but Mirapthlak is defending well.
DeNardo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mirapthlak can do to turn this around?
Mirapthlak trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeNardo doesn't have the hooks in and Mirapthlak manages to turn into his guard.
DeNardo trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeNardo is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeNardo is pushing down on Mirapthlak's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mirapthlak is fighting to maintain full guard but DeNardo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mirapthlak is trying to stand back up but DeNardo is controlling him
DeNardo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mirapthlak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
DeNardo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mirapthlak tries to hold on but DeNardo postures up.

DeNardo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mirapthlak to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mirapthlak shrugs it off.

DeNardo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mirapthlak is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirapthlak throws a big right hand that misses.

DeNardo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mirapthlak has picked DeNardo up and slammed him! DeNardo can't keep hold of the triangle and Mirapthlak manages to pass to side control!
Mirapthlak throws a strike aimed at the side of DeNardo's head but DeNardo avoids it well.
DeNardo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mirapthlak misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on DeNardo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mirapthlak sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but DeNardo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mirapthlak postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
DeNardo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mirapthlak.
Dom DeNardo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mirapthlak connects with a couple of short punches.
Mirapthlak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mirapthlak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeNardo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mirapthlak manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

DeNardo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mirapthlak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DeNardo has managed to get both his arms back between Mirapthlak's legs - danger averted.
Tuaisiala Mirapthlak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeNardo passes Mirapthlak's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mirapthlak is in trouble now - DeNardo has advanced to mount!
DeNardo content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dom DeNardo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DeNardo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom DeNardo!