PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ongka Ongka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Miranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ongka comes to the cage accompanied by Abebe. Ongka Ongka could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rafael Miranda's chin.

Ongka
vs
Miranda

201 cm
23
253 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

193 cm
27
224 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ongka Ongka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Miranda!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ongka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miranda swivels and escapes.
Ongka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Miranda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Miranda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ongka trying to hold on to Miranda's head to control him but Miranda postures up.
Ongka tries to get to full guard but Miranda has control of the leg.
Miranda trying to control the action but Ongka is working from the bottom.
Miranda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ongka haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Ongka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miranda prevents Ongka from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda trying to control the action but Ongka is working from the bottom.
Miranda controlling the pace.
Ongka gets back to full guard.
Miranda preventing the sweep.
Miranda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miranda throwing strikes from guard but Ongka blocks nicely.
Miranda throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miranda wants to control from the top but Ongka keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miranda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ongka keeping moving, preventing Miranda from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rafael Miranda wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ongka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ongka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miranda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miranda wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ongka Ongka. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Miranda enables Ongka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Miranda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Miranda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ongka works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Miranda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ongka is thwarting Miranda's attempts to control the position.
Miranda wants to get back to his feet.
Miranda wants to control but Ongka is keeping busy.
Ongka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if Ongka is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ongka is keen to just control but Miranda is a slippery customer.

Miranda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miranda looks winded!
Ongka wants to pass the guard but Miranda is defending well.
Ongka moves nicely into side control.
Ongka trying to control the action but Miranda is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ongka tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Miranda is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ongka Ongka will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ongka tries for a takedown but Miranda circles away easily

so Miranda counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ongka keeping moving, preventing Miranda from controlling successfully.
Miranda is looking to work some ground and pound but Ongka has wrist control.

Miranda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miranda trying to control the position from guard on top but Ongka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miranda won't allow Ongka to sweep him here.
Ongka working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda passes into half guard.
Miranda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ongka defending well though.
Ongka is looking for a sweep. Miranda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ongka is not content to let Miranda control the position.

Miranda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Miranda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ongka is refusing to be controlled, as Miranda sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miranda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miranda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ongka is refusing to be controlled, as Miranda sits in half guard.
Miranda trying to mount his opponent but Ongka defends it.
Miranda is breathing heavily.
Miranda is looking to take a break and control but Ongka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ongka is looking to improve his position.
Ongka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miranda is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ongka defending well though.
Ongka tries to get to full guard but Miranda has control of the leg.

Miranda is looking for a kimura but Ongka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miranda to get the leverage.
Miranda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ongka is refusing to be controlled, as Miranda sits in half guard.
Ongka gets back to full guard.

Miranda content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Ongka has locked up a guillotine! Ongka's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Miranda is holding on here and Ongka must be using up a lot of energy. Miranda has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Ongka gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ongka Ongka!
Ongka Ongka was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.