PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Busta Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Miguel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Smirnov
vs
Miguel

190 cm
23
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
224 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 London, Busta Smirnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiago Miguel!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miguel misses with a double jab.

Miguel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smirnov did well to prevent Miguel getting side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smirnov is trying is best to control the position here.
Smirnov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Smirnov gets back to full guard.
Miguel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smirnov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smirnov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Miguel!
Smirnov lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smirnov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Smirnov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Miguel misses with a takedown attempt - Smirnov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miguel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smirnov is fending him off so far but Miguel persists. Nope, Smirnov circles away and we're back to standing.

Smirnov moves into the clinch.

Smirnov tightens his grip and picks Miguel up, before dumping him to the ground. Miguel manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smirnov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smirnov pushes down on Miguel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Still in half guard, Smirnov seems content to control.
Smirnov wants to pass to mount but Miguel is defending the position.

Smirnov stands up out of the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miguel.
Busta Smirnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Miguel.

Smirnov drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smirnov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Smirnov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smirnov wants to pass the guard but Miguel is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Miguel is working an open guard so Smirnov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Miguel has a takedown stuffed.
Smirnov tries a head kick but it misses.

Smirnov shoots in and gets a takedown into Miguel's guard.
Miguel looks winded!
Smirnov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miguel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smirnov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miguel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smirnov trying to control but Miguel is working from the bottom.
Smirnov advances to half guard.
Ground and pound from Smirnov.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Smirnov stands up out of the half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Smirnov pushes Miguel up against the cage in a clinch.

Smirnov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Miguel is trying to keep an underhook but Smirnov manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Smirnov stands up from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Busta Smirnov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Smirnov looks for a takedown but Miguel sprawls well.
Smirnov shoots in looking for a takedown. Miguel tries to sprawl out of it but Smirnov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miguel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Miguel shoots in but no luck this time.

Smirnov closes the distance and clinches.

Smirnov manages to break the clinch.

Smirnov moves into the clinch successfully.

Miguel pulls guard.
Miguel wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Smirnov stands up from Miguel's guard - Smirnov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Miguel throws a body kick that misses.
Miguel shoots in for a takedown but Smirnov shows good takedown defense.
Miguel is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Miguel.
Smirnov is looking to clinch.
Miguel tries to close the distance and clinch but Smirnov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miguel shoots in for a takedown but Smirnov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Busta Smirnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Miguel.

Smirnov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smirnov passes to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miguel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miguel is bucking up trying to escape but Smirnov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Smirnov with good strikes from the mount here!
Smirnov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miguel can do to turn this around?
Miguel tries to control the position but Smirnov now has his back.
Miguel trying to control the hands but Smirnov breaks the grip.
Smirnov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smirnov is working for a rear naked choke. Miguel is not defending it well and Smirnov has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Miguel refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Miguel's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Busta Smirnov!