PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Miranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristal Meth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Miranda
vs
Meth

191 cm
25
232 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Miranda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cristal Meth!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meth blocks a head kick by Miranda.
A big left from Meth misses.

Miranda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Meth's half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Meth wants to get back to his feet.
Miranda is looking to take a break and control but Meth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Miranda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Meth wants to control but Miranda is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda wants to take a breather but Meth is having none of it.
Miranda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miranda sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Miranda connects with a nice short shot to Meth's temple.
Miranda is taking a breather. Meth says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Meth wants to control but Miranda is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meth punching from the bottom.
Meth tries to roll over but Miranda keeps him under control.
Miranda trying to control the action but Meth is working from the bottom.
Meth won't allow Miranda to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meth wants to control but Miranda is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Miranda drives through with a takedown into Meth's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meth looking for a sweep. Not yet Meth, not yet.
Miranda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Meth can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Miranda drops back looking for a leg! Meth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Meth manages to kick Miranda off! Miranda jumps back into Meth's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miranda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meth pulls Miranda in close to prevent any damage.
Miranda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miranda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Meth is trying to control the position but Miranda postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Meth keeping full guard, as Miranda tries to pass.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cristal Meth.

Meth moves into the clinch.

Miranda pulls guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miranda is trying to keep Meth in close.

Miranda throws his legs up looking for a submission but Meth uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Miranda gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Meth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Miranda pushes Meth off and gets back to his feet.

Miranda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miranda is trying to break the clinch but Meth has him pressed against the cage.
Miranda misses with a hook to the ribs.

Meth has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Miranda regains guard immediately.
Miranda tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda pulls Meth in close to prevent any damage.
Meth tries to free his leg and advance position but Miranda is retaining full guard.
Miranda trying to keep a closed guard but Meth is proving a slippery customer.
Meth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Meth lands a couple of elbows.
Miranda pulls Meth in close to prevent any damage.
Meth trying to control but Miranda is working from the bottom.
Meth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Miranda's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Meth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meth trying to control the position from guard on top but Miranda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miranda controlling Meth's posture.
Meth wants to control from the top but Miranda keeps moving.
Miranda is trying to keep Meth in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Meth shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Meth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miranda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Meth is looking to take a break and control but Miranda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Meth content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Miranda controlling the position for now.
Meth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Meth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Meth is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Meth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Meth is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miranda regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Meth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meth throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cristal Meth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Meth tries to keep at a distance but Miranda has taken the fight into the clinch.

Miranda decides to pull guard.
Meth connects with a couple of short punches.

Miranda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Miranda is tightening it up a little... Meth has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Meth reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Meth taps out! Nice BJJ there by Miranda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Daniel Miranda!