PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denis Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Miranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rafael Miranda enters the cage!

Turk
vs
Miranda

188 cm
28
215 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

193 cm
27
224 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Denis Turk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Miranda!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miranda goes for a double leg but Turk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Turk continues to drive forward.
Turk pushes Miranda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miranda is trying to break the clinch but Turk is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Turk.
Turk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Turk gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Miranda regains guard.
Turk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Miranda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Turk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turk with a nice head shot there.
Turk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Turk passes Miranda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Turk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miranda on the ground.
Turk is trying to control. Miranda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Turk is trying to work for a kimura but Miranda is defending well.
Miranda is looking to control Turk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miranda avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Turk haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Turk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turk trying to control from half guard but Miranda is working away.

Turk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miranda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turk.
Miranda is trying to control but can't.
Turk is looking to advance position but Miranda won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Turk is trying to work for a kimura but Miranda is defending well.
Miranda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turk is working away from the top position though.
Miranda gets back to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Turk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Miranda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miranda keeping moving, preventing Turk from controlling successfully.
Turk throwing strikes but missing.

Turk has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Miranda to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Turk is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Miranda pulls down on the head and he's put Turk to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rafael Miranda!