PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Limon Portokalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Portokalov
vs
Mir

205 cm
24
280 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

190 cm
28
265 lbs
16 - 7 - 2

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Limon Portokalov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Mir!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir staying out of range there.
Portokalov misses with a body shot.
Mir throws a jab but it's blocked by Portokalov.
Mir shoots for a takedown but Portokalov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mir fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Portokalov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Portokalov misses.
Mir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Portokalov swivels and escapes.
Limon Portokalov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mir.

Mir rushes Portokalov and presses him up against the cage.
Mir lands a nice shot to the body.
Portokalov misses with a punch to the body.

Mir ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mir no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Mir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Portokalov defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Portokalov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Portokalov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Portokalov has managed to get both his arms back between Mir's legs - danger averted.
Portokalov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Portokalov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mir is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mir has his foot on Portokalov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Portokalov works his way back into a safe position though.
Mir looking for a sweep. Not yet Mir, not yet.
Portokalov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mir seems keen to control Portokalov's posture.
Mir keeping moving, preventing Portokalov from controlling successfully.
Portokalov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Mir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Portokalov defends well.

Mir is looking for a triangle but Portokalov pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir trying to keep a closed guard but Portokalov is proving a slippery customer.
Portokalov thows a big elbow that misses.

Mir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Portokalov defends well.
Portokalov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Portokalov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Portokalov trying to control but Mir is working from the bottom.
Mir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Portokalov manages to get himself to full guard.
Mir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Portokalov is keeping the position for now.
Mir postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir is working Portokalov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Portokalov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Portokalov tries to get out of the position.
Mir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Portokalov wants to control but Mir passes easily into half guard.

Mir is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mir not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mir slips a nice elbow through Portokalov's hands, connecting with Portokalov's forehead.
Portokalov wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mir is working for a submission of some sort.
Mir stops Portokalov from getting back to his feet.
Mir lands strikes from half guard.
Mir wants to take a breather but Portokalov is having none of it.
Mir throwing shots but Portokalov is blocking nicely.

Mir is trying to work for a kimura but Portokalov is defending well.

Mir is trying to work for a kimura but Portokalov is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Portokalov is looking for a sweep. Mir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Mir dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Portokalov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Portokalov takes a swing at Mir's ribcage but misses.
Portokalov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Limon Portokalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mir scores with a crisp jab that stopped Portokalov in his tracks.
Portokalov misses the jab.
Mir swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Portokalov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mir is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Portokalov throws a combination. Mir tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Portokalov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mir doesn't seem bothered though.
Mir takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portokalov fails to land with a series of punches.
Mir fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Portokalov scores with a hook to the body. Mir takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Portokalov misses with a shot to the body
and Mir makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Portokalov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mir is breathing heavily.
Jab by Portokalov.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Portokalov!

It looks like Frank Mir has been cut.
Portokalov misses with a double jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Portokalov!
Portokalov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Portokalov.
Portokalov looks to land a combination but Mir avoids it well.
Portokalov jabs at Mir's body.
Mir shoots in for a takedown but Portokalov shows good takedown defense.
Limon Portokalov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mir.
Mir has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Portokalov does no damage.
Mir dives in and grabs Portokalov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Portokalov pushes down on Mir's head and hops out.
Limon Portokalov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Portokalov misses with a series of wild punches.
Portokalov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Portokalov misses with the combination.
Mir takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mir dives in and grabs Portokalov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Portokalov pushes down on Mir's head and hops out.
Mir takes one to the side of the head.
Portokalov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Portokalov scores with a sloppy right hand. Mir should have avoided that one.
Portokalov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fighters circling - Mir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mir is defended easily by Portokalov.
Limon Portokalov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portokalov jabs at Mir's body.
Portokalov works Mir's body with a nice hook.
Portokalov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Portokalov lands with a shot to the body.
Portokalov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Portokalov fails to land with a series of punches.
Portokalov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No joy there for Portokalov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Portokalov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mir tries to clinch up.
Portokalov throws a good cross that connects.
Portokalov misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir slips a straight right by Portokalov.
Portokalov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Portokalov looks to land a combination but Mir avoids it well.
Portokalov lands a lovely overhand right.
Portokalov thuds his right hand into Mir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Portokalov lunges at Mir with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mir's hand.
Portokalov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Portokalov misses with a wild combination.
Portokalov misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Portokalov.
Mir swings away with a body shot that misses
and Portokalov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Portokalov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Limon Portokalov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Mir's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mir changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Portokalov tries to avoid it but Mir manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Portokalov to the ground. Portokalov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Portokalov swats away the attempt to clinch by Mir.
Portokalov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Portokalov misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Portokalov misses.
Portokalov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mir shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Portokalov as he avoids it easily.
Mir takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mir takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Portokalov stuns Mir with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mir. Portokalov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Portokalov throws the left hand but Mir avoids the punch easily.
Mir slips a jab and a cross from Portokalov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Portokalov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mir circles away quickly and effectively.
Portokalov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mir swings for the body but Portokalov moves out of range.
Portokalov cracks Mir with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Portokalov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mir tries to close the distance and clinch but Portokalov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mir fails with a takedown attempt.
Limon Portokalov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mir.
Mir changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Portokalov tries to avoid it but Mir manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Portokalov to the ground. Portokalov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mir has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Portokalov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mir tries to close the distance and clinch but Portokalov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Portokalov throws a one two combo.
Portokalov tries to bum rush Mir with a series of wild strikes but Mir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portokalov throws a big shot that misses.
Portokalov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mir tries to close the distance and clinch but Portokalov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mir is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Portokalov rather than just go for the knockout.
Portokalov throws a right hand that Mir ducks under and follows up with a left that Mir also avoids with ease.
Portokalov tries to bum rush Mir with a series of wild strikes but Mir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mir tries to clinch up.
Mir dodges the punch combination from Portokalov.
Mir cracks Portokalov with a good jab.
Portokalov lands with a good body shot.
Portokalov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mir tries to clinch up.
Mir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Portokalov circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Portokalov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Portokalov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Portokalov swings for the body but Mir moves out of range.
Portokalov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Portokalov does no damage.
Portokalov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mir fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mir is defended easily by Portokalov.
Portokalov throws a series of punches but Mir moves out of range.
Limon Portokalov is winning the standup battle so far.
A right-left combo lands from Portokalov.
Good exchange - Mir coming out on top.
Mir misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portokalov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Portokalov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Portokalov.
Portokalov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Portokalov wants it to stay on the feet.
Portokalov tries to bum rush Mir with a series of wild strikes but Mir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mir shoots in looking for a takedown. Portokalov tries to sprawl out of it but Mir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Portokalov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mir looks to land a right hand but Portokalov moved out of range.
Mir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Mir with that takedown attempt.
Mir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Limon Portokalov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Mir's cut.
That's time! Portokalov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Portokalov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Portokalov throws a right hand that Mir ducks under and follows up with a left that Mir also avoids with ease.
Portokalov misses with a wild combination.

Mir rushes Portokalov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Portokalov tries to break the clinch but Mir is controlling the position.
Portokalov can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mir.
Mir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portokalov's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Mir as the two fighters clinch.
Mir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mir.

Mir lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mir lands a nice short elbow.
Mir working the head and body with strikes.
Frank Mir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mir works his way into side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Mir has hold of Portokalov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Portokalov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Mir cranks the arm and Portokalov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Portokalov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Frank Mir!
Frank Mir is the new heavyweight champion!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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