Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C357: Duran vs Slaissi
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Miranda connects with a jab.
Miranda misses the shot to the body.
Miranda swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Miranda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miranda misses the jab.
Kross only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kross has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A left lands for Miranda.
A jab from Miranda finds it's way through Kross's defenses.
Miranda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miranda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Bruno Miranda has been cut.
Miranda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kross let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda throws a poor cross that misses
and Kross counters with a slapping leg kick.
Miranda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kross looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miranda misses with a right hand
and Kross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miranda misses with a low kick.
Kross looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Miranda throws out a loose jab but Kross uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Kross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miranda.
Kross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2#
Kross cracks Miranda with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kross has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Miranda to stand back up!#ROC2#Miranda is rocked!
Miranda throws a lazy right hand but Kross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miranda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miranda backing away here, and Kross unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Miranda darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kross misses with the body kick
and Miranda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kross drops his hands momentarily and Miranda takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miranda.
A big right from Miranda misses.
Miranda throws out a loose jab but Kross uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Kross takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miranda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kross moves away.
Kross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miranda.
Miranda fails to land with a series of punches.
Miranda looks to land a right hand but Kross moved out of range.
Miranda misses the shot to the body.
Miranda misses with a right hand
and Miranda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miranda misses with a body shot
and Kross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Miranda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Bruno Miranda's cut is getting worse.
Miranda throws a nice outside leg kick.
Miranda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Miranda seems to have got his legs back now.
Miranda swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Kross counters with a crisp right hand that drops Miranda! Kross lets Miranda back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kross thows a body kick. Miranda tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A punch combination from Kross misses. #T3#
Kross moves out of range of the strikes.
Kross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miranda manages to avoid it.
Bruno Miranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miranda missing with a left hand there. Kross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kross only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Miranda's corner calls for a 1-2. Miranda obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Miranda throws a hook to the side of Kross's head but Kross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miranda.
Kross pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Miranda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kross counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Miranda throws a jab when Kross was well out of range.
Miranda throws a jab when Kross was well out of range.
A jab from Kross misses.
Miranda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kross manages to circle out of the way.
Kross misses the jab.
Miranda is looking to counter punch.
Miranda swings for the body but Kross moves out of range. #T4#
Miranda misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Kross counters with a nice right hand that sends Miranda toppling to the canvas! Miranda scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kross finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miranda throws a body punch but Kross moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Kross 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kross loads up on a big right hand but Miranda slips the punch.
Miranda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kross tries to move into range but Miranda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Miranda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miranda lands with a nice combination. Kross backs away looking to recover.
A telegraphed right hand from Kross misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Miranda.
Miranda shoots in for a takedown but Kross shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Kross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Miranda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miranda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kullo Kross will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Miranda's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Miranda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kross counters with a nice kick to the body.
Miranda scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miranda.
Kross throws out a counter right but Miranda avoids it with no problem.
Kross slips a jab from Miranda.
Miranda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miranda tries a low kick but Kross avoids it.
Kross is looking for the big counter here.
Miranda throws a series of punches but Kross moves out of range.
Miranda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A punch combination from Kross misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Miranda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kross did well to prevent Miranda getting side control.
Miranda moves into full mount! Kross won't be happy about that!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miranda trying to control but Kross is having none of it. #T1#
Kross is working to get back to half guard.
Miranda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miranda lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Miranda unloads with some shots from mount but Kross bucks and avoids them well.
Miranda trying to control but Kross is having none of it.
Miranda lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Kross is looking to get to half guard.
Kross 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.
Miranda has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Miranda postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kross looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kross tries to reverse the position but Miranda maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miranda lands a big shot there that rocks Kross but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kross in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kross is desperately trying to improve his position but Miranda has a good base and remains in mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kross is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T3#
BOOM! Miranda connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Miranda tries to control but Kross wriggling away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kross can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miranda thowing shots but they're missing.
Kross is bucking up trying to escape but Miranda cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Miranda wants to control the pace but Kross is squirming around nicely.
Kross is looking to get to half guard.
Miranda lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T4#
Kross is trying desperately to improve position.
Miranda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kross is looking to escape. #SUB#
Miranda working for a submission but Kross is keeping him at bay.
Miranda pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Miranda lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kross hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miranda looking to ground and pound but Kross is blocking nicely.
Kross is squirming around, avoiding Miranda's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Miranda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Miranda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kross thumps Miranda with a low kick.
Miranda throws a body shot but no joy.
Miranda throws a jab when Kross was well out of range.
Kross is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kross swings for the body but Miranda moves out of range.
Miranda is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Miranda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kross throws an overhand right that lands on Miranda's shoulder, as Miranda tries to avoid the shot.
Jab from Miranda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda tries to close the distance and clinch but Kross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Miranda shoots in and gets a takedown into Kross's guard.
Bruno Miranda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miranda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kross's guard.
Miranda passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Kross is trying desperately to improve position.
Miranda throwing strikes here but Kross is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kross tries to hold on but Miranda postures up.#SUB#
Miranda looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Miranda unloading with bombs!
We've been hearing good reports from Miranda's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Miranda looking to finish with strikes here! #T2#
Miranda sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kross is squirming around, avoiding Miranda's attempts to control the action.
Miranda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kross can do to turn this around?
Miranda thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Miranda throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kross is squirming around, avoiding Miranda's attempts to control the action.
Kross is wriggling around trying to escape.
Miranda landing strikes, looking to finish!
Miranda content just to control the position here. #T3#
Miranda avoids the attempt from Kross to control.
Miranda with shots to the head and body - Kross looks very uncomfortable down there.
Miranda controlling the position easily from mount.
Kross tries to hold on but Miranda pushes him away.
Kross is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Miranda is staying active.
Miranda trying to control but Kross is having none of it. #T4#
Miranda is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kross can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Miranda throwing strikes here but Kross is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kross is looking to improve his position but Miranda isn't that keen on the idea.
Miranda controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miranda postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kross looks a forlorn figure.
Miranda is landing with some decent strikes but Kross is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Miranda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miranda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Miranda!
Bruno Miranda seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C348: Dorado vs Fadda
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1#
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Miranda avoids it.
Miranda jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Miranda's leg but Miranda calmly moves out of range.
Johnson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Miranda misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Kareem Johnson has been cut.
Miranda lands with a right hand.
Miranda has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johnson tries to clinch
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miranda clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Miranda throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - Miranda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Miranda.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Miranda ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Miranda connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Miranda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Bruno Miranda has been cut.
Johnson slips under a jab from Miranda.
Kareem Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miranda throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Miranda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Miranda blocks a jab.
Miranda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Miranda tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miranda swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws the left hand but Miranda avoids the punch easily.
Bruno Miranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miranda darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Miranda into the cage.
And Johnson responds with a good body kick, but Miranda manages to step out the way in time.#T2#
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Miranda.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miranda tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Miranda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miranda has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Miranda ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Miranda no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Miranda looking for a sweep. Not yet Miranda, not yet.
Miranda wants to hit a sweep here but Johnson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Miranda there!
Miranda wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Miranda looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Miranda tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3#
Miranda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miranda gets back to half guard.
Miranda tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Miranda is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miranda gets full guard.
Miranda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miranda is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Miranda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Johnson wants to control but Miranda is keeping busy.
Miranda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miranda moves into full mount! Johnson won't be happy about that!
Miranda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miranda wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bruno Miranda will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A big right from Miranda misses. #TD#
Miranda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
Miranda tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Johnson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Miranda tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Miranda decides to stand up, so the ref orders Johnson to his feet.
Miranda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Miranda ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Miranda misses with the combination.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miranda moves away.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miranda slips a straight right by Johnson.
Miranda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Miranda really felt that one!
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miranda finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Miranda blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Miranda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miranda throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miranda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Miranda throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Miranda looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid body kick from Johnson.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Miranda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miranda takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Miranda in his tracks.
Johnson slips a jab from Miranda.
Kareem Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Miranda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson throws a body punch but Miranda moves out of range.
Miranda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Miranda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Miranda misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Miranda is rocked!
Miranda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson slips a straight right by Miranda.
Miranda throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Miranda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Miranda.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Miranda throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Miranda misses with a right hand
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miranda tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Miranda avoids it.
Miranda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson throws a fast counter high kick but Miranda manages to duck under it in time.
Miranda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#Bruno Miranda's cut is getting worse.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miranda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Miranda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kareem Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Miranda takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Johnson.
Miranda bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Miranda sees coming a mile off.
Miranda looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Miranda ducks down to avoid it.
Miranda throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miranda misses with a two punch combination.
Miranda takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#TD#
Miranda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnson is pulling down on Miranda's head. It's preventing any offense from Miranda, at least for the moment.
Miranda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miranda passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson 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.
Miranda is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.#T2#
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Miranda controlling the action here.
Miranda throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miranda throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely. #T3#
Miranda trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Miranda passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson!
Miranda landing strikes from the mount and Johnson is in trouble!
Miranda throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Miranda is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Johnson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Johnson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bruno Miranda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A nice elbow there by Miranda.#T4#
Miranda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Miranda tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Miranda thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miranda looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Miranda thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Miranda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miranda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bruno Miranda!
Bruno Miranda seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RFL 8.1
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Kross slaps away a takedown attempt from Miranda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kross ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kross throws a shot from downtown. Miranda moves away and avoids it.
Miranda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miranda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kross was well out of range. Poor timing from Miranda.
Miranda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good leg kick by Miranda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kross circles away quickly and effectively.
Bruno Miranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Miranda clinches.
Kross lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Kross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Kross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miranda.
Kross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miranda.
Good standup being displayed there by Miranda as he connects with a hook.
Kullo Kross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kross ducks under a wild hook from Miranda.
Kross tries to move into range but Miranda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Miranda connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Miranda throws a jab when Kross was well out of range.
Miranda swings for the body but Kross moves out of range.
Miranda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miranda throws a poor cross that misses
and Kross counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Miranda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kross's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miranda performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Miranda working Kross over with strikes.
Miranda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kross's head.
Miranda is looking to take a break and control but Kross is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miranda thows a huge punch but Kross dodges it nicely.
Miranda wants to free his trapped foot but Kross is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miranda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Kross trying to control but Miranda postures up.
Kross won't allow Miranda to pass to mount.
Miranda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miranda moves nicely into side control.
Kross takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kross is trying to escape the position but Miranda is controlling the position.
Kross taking punishment in the form of punches.
Miranda lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kross down.
Kross knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miranda on the ground.
Miranda is looking to take a break and control but Kross is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kross is breathing heavily.#T4#
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Miranda has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Miranda tries for a kimura but Kross is defending well.
Miranda advances to full mount.
Miranda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miranda thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Miranda dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kross gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Miranda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miranda content to control rather than advance.
Kross is not content to let Miranda control the position.#SUB2#
Miranda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Miranda is trying to control. Kross wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kross taking some punishment here, with Miranda in his half guard.
Miranda wants to control but Kross is keeping him busy.
Kross blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miranda.
Miranda drops an elbow to the side of Kross's head.
Miranda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kross's head.
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 Kross's temple.
Miranda lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miranda uses his free foot to push down on Kross's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kross.
Miranda looking to finish Kross with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kross!
Miranda wants to control the pace but Kross is squirming around nicely. #T2##SUB2#
Miranda with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Miranda tries to control but Kross wriggling away.
Miranda scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kross?
Kross tries to reverse the position but Miranda maintains control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kross tries to hold on but Miranda postures up.
Miranda is landing with some decent strikes but Kross is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Miranda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Miranda dominating with strikes here.
Miranda tries to control but Kross wriggling away.
Miranda unloads with some shots from mount but Kross bucks and avoids them well.
Miranda landing strikes from the mount.
Miranda controlling the position easily from mount.
Miranda landing shots from mount.
Miranda tries to control but Kross wriggling away.
Miranda postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kross looks a forlorn figure. #T4#
Miranda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kross is looking to escape.
Miranda raining down shots from the mount!
Miranda throwing strikes here but Kross is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Miranda lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miranda looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Miranda lands a big shot there that rocks Kross but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC2#Kross is rocked!
BOOM! Miranda connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh Kross is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miranda cracks Kross with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Miranda!
A relieved looking Bruno Miranda thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RFL 3 - Power of Three
Date: May 11, 2024

Bruno Miranda had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 191.3, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Vik Arora was cancelled.

Event: WVT 224: Seanoa v Anderson 2
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Miranda moves into the clinch.
Bryant tries to pull guard but Miranda forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Miranda wants a takedown.
Miranda tries to score a body lock takedown but Bryant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Bryant ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bryant no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bryant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miranda defends well.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Miranda has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Miranda trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Bryant manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Miranda wants a takedown but no success here.
Kobe Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Miranda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant gets underhooks to prevent Miranda's takedown attempt.
Miranda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miranda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bryant pulls his leg out and moves away.
Miranda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bryant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bryant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miranda misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Miranda throws a hook to the side of Bryant's head but Bryant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bryant is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Miranda.
Bryant staying out of range there.
Miranda throws a big shot that misses.
Miranda throws a shot from downtown. Bryant moves away and avoids it.
As Miranda looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Miranda just gets out of the way.
Bryant blocks a jab.
Bryant scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Bruno Miranda has been cut.
Bryant fails to land with a series of punches.
Miranda with the counter takedown but Bryant avoids it easily.
Bryant thuds his right hand into Miranda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bryant misses with the combination.
Miranda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bryant.
Bryant wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Miranda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miranda tries to clinch there but Bryant circles away.
Bryant seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Miranda lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
Miranda misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Bryant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miranda wants to counter with a clinch but Bryant pushes him away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miranda scores with a hook.
Bryant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA FIGHT BARN in the buildup to the fight.
Miranda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miranda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bryant moves away.
Bryant doesn't manage to clinch there - Miranda circles away.
Miranda swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
Miranda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miranda looks to land a right hand but Bryant moved out of range.
Miranda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miranda tries to counter with a clinch but Bryant shakes him off and moves away.
Miranda loads up on a big right hand but Bryant slips the punch.
Bryant throws a nice looking combination but Miranda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bryant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Miranda tries to keep at a distance but Bryant has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Miranda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miranda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bryant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bryant jumps guard but Miranda turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bryant is trying to pull guard but Miranda has him pressed against the cage.
Miranda wants to take the fight to the mat but Bryant manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bryant is trying to pull guard but Miranda turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Bryant ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bryant no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Bryant working for a triangle but Miranda defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miranda's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Bryant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miranda defends well.#T4#
Bryant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bryant can't keep his opponent in guard - Miranda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Miranda passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bryant!
Miranda is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bryant is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Miranda goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bryant turns into him and now he's in Miranda's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bryant preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kobe Bryant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Miranda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Miranda misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Bryant misses its target.
Bryant misses with a head kick.
Miranda lands with a right hand.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant moves out of range of the body kick.
Bryant is looking for a counter combo.
Miranda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bryant as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Bryant was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miranda.
Miranda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bryant.
Bryant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miranda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown but Miranda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And Miranda tries to counter it with a takedown but Bryant pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Miranda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bryant.
Bryant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miranda misses with a looping right.
Miranda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant. #T1#
Miranda looks to land a right hand but Bryant moved out of range.
Bruno Miranda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bryant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Miranda might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miranda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bruno Miranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miranda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miranda.
Bryant misses with a head kick.
Bryant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Miranda misses with a wild body shot.
Miranda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bryant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bryant takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bryant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Bryant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miranda stuffs the takedown attempt from Bryant. Bryant gets slowly back to his feet.
Bryant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miranda.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Miranda misses its intended target.
A combination from Bryant does no damage.
Miranda misses with a body shot
and Bryant counters with a series of strikes. Miranda will be more careful next time no doubt.
Miranda paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Miranda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Bryant wants to clinch.
Miranda fails to land with a series of punches.
Bryant takes a swing at Miranda's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Miranda throws a looping overhand right but Bryant ducks down to avoid it.
Kobe Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miranda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miranda throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Bryant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Bryant pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Bryant had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miranda defends it easily.
Miranda 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. #SUB#
Bryant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miranda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miranda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Miranda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bryant has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miranda has managed to get both his arms back between Bryant's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Miranda advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryant moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Miranda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miranda postures up and lands a big shot to Bryant's brow.
Bryant has momentary wrist control but Miranda slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Bryant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miranda is aware though and is defending well.
Kobe Bryant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Miranda from controlling successfully.
Miranda lands a couple of digs.
Miranda wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Miranda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Miranda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bryant tries to clinch there but Miranda circles away.
Bryant lands a nice hook to Miranda's body. Miranda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Miranda lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miranda.
Bryant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bryant takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miranda shoots in and drives through. Bryant sprawls well.
Miranda misses with a takedown #CL#
and Bryant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bryant pulls guard successfully.
Miranda lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Bryant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Bryant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Bryant looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miranda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bryant's guard.
Miranda works his way into side control.
Miranda content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Miranda lands some shots froms side control.
Miranda creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bryant struggling a bit here.
Miranda cracks Bryant with a big elbow. #T2#
Miranda has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bryant!
Miranda breaks from Bryant's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bryant manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Miranda takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Miranda wants to work for an arm triangle but Bryant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Miranda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Bryant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miranda slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Bryant is trying to get back to full guard.
Miranda is trying to control the action in half guard but Bryant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bryant gets back to full guard.
Miranda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Bryant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miranda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miranda wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Bryant had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miranda defends it easily.
Miranda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miranda is looking to take a break and control but Bryant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryant is trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Miranda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miranda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Miranda!
Our winner, Bruno Miranda, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 211: Mathieu v Kok
Date: Jan 17, 2024

#R1#
Miranda cracks Alexandrov with a good jab.
We've been told by Alexandrov's head coaches at Death By Snu Snu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alexandrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Miranda does it's job there.
Miranda scores with a one two! Alexandrov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alexandrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Miranda circles away.
Alexandrov scores with a head kick. #CUT#It looks like Bruno Miranda has been cut.
Miranda punishes Alexandrov's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Miranda moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miranda.
Alexandrov is pressed up against the cage. Miranda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alexandrov down to the mat. Alexandrov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Alexandrov blocks the low kick.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miranda.
Miranda misses with a body kick.#CL#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miranda throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexandrov. #T1#
Miranda loads up on a big right hand but Alexandrov slips the punch.
Miranda connects with a nice looking jab.
Alexandrov throws a body kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Miranda's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
Miranda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miranda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexandrov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Miranda looking for a takedown.
Alex Alexandrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Miranda.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miranda just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Miranda has hold of one of Alexandrov's legs. Alexandrov is fighting the takedown attempt but Miranda gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Alexandrov keeping full guard, as Miranda tries to pass.
Miranda postures up.
Alexandrov being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Miranda pushing down on Alexandrov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Miranda frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandrov is desperately trying to improve his position but Miranda has a good base and remains in mount.
Miranda with good strikes from the mount here!
A nice elbow there by Miranda.
Alexandrov is squirming around, avoiding Miranda's attempts to control the action.
Miranda tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alexandrov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Miranda avoids the attempt from Alexandrov to control.
Alexandrov trying desperately to get to his feet. #T3#
Alexandrov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Alexandrov wants to hold on but Miranda pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miranda controlling from mount.
Miranda fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Miranda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alexandrov wants to try and get back to his feet.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Miranda has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Miranda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alexandrov is looking to escape.
Miranda raining down hammerfists from mount.
The referee warns Alexandrov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Alexandrov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alexandrov tries to get out of the position.
Miranda controlling from mount.
A nice elbow there by Miranda.#T4#
Miranda won't let Alexandrov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Miranda lands with some strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alexandrov tries to hold on but Miranda postures up.
Miranda raining down hammerfists from mount.
Alexandrov wants to hold on but Miranda pushes him away.
Alexandrov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alexandrov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Alexandrov is bucking up trying to escape but Miranda cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Alexandrov is looking to get to half guard.
Miranda tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miranda breaks from Alexandrov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Miranda lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Miranda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Miranda's cut.
That's time! Alexandrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Miranda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alexandrov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miranda misses with an uppercut.
Alexandrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alexandrov misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Miranda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexandrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miranda.
It looked like Alexandrov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Miranda swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
Miranda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miranda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miranda tries to counter with a clinch but Alexandrov shakes him off and moves away.
Miranda cracks Alexandrov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miranda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexandrov backing away here, and Miranda unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Miranda circles away. #CL2#
Miranda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miranda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alexandrov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Miranda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Alexandrov pulls guard. #T1##SUB2#
Miranda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Miranda trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Miranda postures up.
Miranda trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miranda tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexandrov is retaining full guard.
Miranda postures up.
Miranda is stalling in the full guard.
Alexandrov is looking to stand back up but Miranda counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Alexandrov.
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 Alexandrov's temple. #T2#
Miranda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexandrov keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Miranda.
Miranda trying to control from half guard but Alexandrov is working away.
Bruno Miranda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alexandrov is trying to stand.
Miranda slips a nice elbow through Alexandrov's hands, connecting with Alexandrov's forehead.
Miranda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Miranda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alexandrov is looking to control Miranda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alexandrov avoid being mounted?
Alexandrov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Miranda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Miranda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Alexandrov trying to control from the bottom.
Alexandrov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Alexandrov is trying to stand.
Miranda working over Alexandrov with some ground and pound. Alexandrov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Miranda there. #SUB2#
Miranda seems to be looking for submissions.
Alexandrov has hold of Miranda's hands but Miranda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Miranda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Miranda there.
Alexandrov is doing well to control the position and prevent Miranda from advancing to side control.#T4#
Miranda moves nicely into side control.
Miranda looks up at the clock and then as Alexandrov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Miranda smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Alexandrov is not content to let Miranda control the position.
Alexandrov is trying to get back to his feet.
Miranda works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Miranda passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Alexandrov!
Miranda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alexandrov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miranda controlling the position easily from mount.
Alexandrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miranda on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Miranda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Miranda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Miranda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexandrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Miranda.
Alexandrov takes one on the button.
Bruno Miranda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alexandrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Miranda is just out of range.
Miranda steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miranda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexandrov takes one to the chin there.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Miranda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alexandrov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Miranda blocks a head kick by Alexandrov. #CL#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miranda, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda wants a takedown.
Miranda blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Miranda turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Miranda manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miranda trying to control the position but Alexandrov is working away.
Miranda tries to move to mount but Alexandrov blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Alexandrov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Alexandrov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Alexandrov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Miranda biding his time, looking for the opening.
Alexandrov is trying to get back to his feet but Miranda has full control of the position and if anything, Alexandrov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Miranda controls the action.
Alexandrov rolls, trying to escape but Miranda keeps control of the position.
Alexandrov trying to control the position but Miranda manages to sink in the hooks. #T2#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Miranda's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Miranda throwing damaging strikes from the back! Alexandrov could be in trouble here!
Miranda lands a shot to the head.
Miranda is not going to allow Alexandrov to sit and survive in this position.
Miranda is looking to control Alexandrov but Alexandrov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miranda controls the position.
Alexandrov is trying to break free.
Miranda is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Well, with Miranda on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Alexandrov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Miranda looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #T3##SUB2#
Miranda has got one arm under Alexandrov's chin. This could be trouble... Alexandrov trying to control the other hand but Miranda gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Alexandrov has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruno Miranda!
An out of breath Bruno Miranda thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 199: Mathieu v Andrei
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Miranda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Toivonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Miranda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Toivonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Miranda throws a leg kick
letting Toivonen counter with a right hand.
Miranda lands an overhand right.
Miranda takes a swing at Toivonen's ribcage but misses.
Toivonen throws a hook to the side of Miranda's head but Miranda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miranda takes a swing at Toivonen's ribcage but misses.
Toivonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miranda was well out of range. Poor timing from Toivonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda throws a jab but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Bruno Miranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Miranda misses.
Miranda throws a lazy uppercut
and Toivonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toivonen throws an overhand right that lands on Miranda's shoulder, as Miranda tries to avoid the shot.
Miranda throws a head kick that misses
and Toivonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1##TD2#
Toivonen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Miranda to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Toivonen wants to get back to his feet but Miranda is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Toivonen has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Miranda has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Miranda is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Toivonen taking a breather. #TD2#
Miranda gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Toivonen regains guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Toivonen manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Miranda works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Miranda trying to control the position from guard on top but Toivonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miranda wants to pass the guard but Toivonen is keeping the position.
Toivonen wants to stand but Miranda is controlling the position.
Miranda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Toivonen wants to get back to his feet but Miranda is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Toivonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES#
Toivonen has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Miranda is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Miranda swings wildly with an uppercut but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toivonen.
Miranda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Toivonen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Otso Toivonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Miranda.
Miranda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Toivonen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Toivonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miranda swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Toivonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Miranda has his takedown stuffed
and Toivonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4##TD2#
Miranda drives through with a takedown into Toivonen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Toivonen is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Miranda presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miranda can't get the takedown.
Miranda is trying to force a seperation but Toivonen has the dominant position.
Miranda is working for takedown but Toivonen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Toivonen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Miranda is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Toivonen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Miranda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Toivonen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Toivonen controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Toivonen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miranda has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otso Toivonen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Miranda looks to clinch
letting Toivonen counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Bruno Miranda has been cut.
Miranda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Toivonen pinned against the cage. Toivonen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miranda throws a lazy right hand but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toivonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miranda was well out of range. Poor timing from Toivonen.
Toivonen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheers as Miranda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Toivonen doesn't seem phased though.
Toivonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Miranda throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Toivonen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miranda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda throws a leg kick
and Toivonen counters with a straight right hand.
Miranda scores with a hook to the body. Toivonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miranda throws a looping overhand right but Toivonen ducks down to avoid it.
Miranda swings widly with a right hand
and Toivonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Miranda misses with a hook.
Miranda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Toivonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toivonen loads up on a big right hand but Miranda slips the punch.
Toivonen ducks right into an uppercut from Miranda.
Miranda misses with a wild body shot.
Toivonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miranda on the side of the head.
Toivonen slips a jab from Miranda.
Miranda throws an off balance right hand
and Miranda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Miranda is rocked!#TD2#
Miranda manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Toivonen on his heels. He'll look to pass Toivonen's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Toivonen has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Miranda is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miranda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Toivonen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Miranda takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Miranda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Toivonen's waist but Toivonen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miranda off to one side.
Otso Toivonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Miranda.
Toivonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miranda.
Toivonen is looking to counter punch.
Toivonen slips a straight right by Miranda.
Miranda misses the body punch
and Toivonen counters with a left to the body.
Toivonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Toivonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Miranda throws a poor cross that misses
and Toivonen counters with a left to the body.
Otso Toivonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Miranda avoids the body shot from Toivonen.
Toivonen walks into a jab.
Miranda swinging wildly here.
It looked like Toivonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Miranda misses with a body punch
and Toivonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toivonen scores with a body shot.
Miranda throws an overhand right that lands on Toivonen's shoulder, as Toivonen tries to avoid the shot.
Miranda blocks a jab.
Toivonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miranda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miranda cracks Toivonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miranda throws a shot from downtown. Toivonen moves away and avoids it.
Miranda throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Toivonen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Miranda is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miranda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Toivonen pulls his leg out and moves away. #T4#
Miranda throws an off balance right hand
letting Toivonen counter with a right hand.
A big right from Miranda misses.
Toivonen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Miranda.#TD2#
Miranda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Toivonen did well to prevent Miranda getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toivonen wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Miranda.
Miranda prevents Toivonen from standing back up.
Miranda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Miranda prevents Toivonen from standing back up.
Toivonen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Otso Toivonen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Miranda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Miranda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Miranda misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Toivonen counters with a crisp one two that drops Miranda! Toivonen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Miranda to his feet! Miranda is in big trouble!
Miranda is still on wobbly legs! Can Toivonen finish him?
Miranda throws a poor cross that misses
and Toivonen scores with a counter punch that sends Miranda to the canvas! Toivonen smells blood - he's punishing Miranda with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Miranda has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otso Toivonen!
Otso Toivonen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 189: Andrei v Hagger 3
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Miranda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benoit misses with a looping right.
Benoit throws a shot from downtown. Miranda moves away and avoids it.
Miranda looks to land a left hand but Benoit moved out of range nicely.
Miranda listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Benoit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Miranda with a hook.
Benoit with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Bruno Miranda has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Benoit ducks under a wild hook from Miranda.
Miranda throws out a powerful jab.
Benoit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Benoit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miranda lands a really nice looking cross but Benoit seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benoit throws a right hand that misses
and Miranda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Benoit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miranda on the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miranda.
Miranda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benoit moves away.
Miranda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benoit's waist but Benoit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miranda off to one side.
Benoit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benoit blocks a jab.#T1#
A jab from Benoit misses.
Benoit throws a jab but it's blocked by Miranda.
Miranda lands with a hook. Benoit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Benoit throws a right and a left that Miranda avoids nicely.
Benoit misses with a hook to the body
and Miranda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benoit throws the left hand but Miranda avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Miranda.
Benoit throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Miranda checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Benoit misses with a body shot.
Miranda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benoit throws out the jab.
Miranda is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Benoit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Miranda connects with a crisp jab.
Miranda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benoit.
Benoit tries to bum rush Miranda with a series of wild strikes but Miranda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benoit throws the left hand but Miranda avoids the punch easily.
Miranda tries to counter with a clinch but Benoit shakes him off and moves away.
We've been told by Benoit's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benoit moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miranda with a jab.
Miranda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Benoit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miranda.
Benoit misses with an uppercut. Miranda saw that one coming.
Benoit tries to score with a low kick but Miranda moves his leg out of the way.
Miranda with the counter takedown but Benoit avoids it easily.
Miranda has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Benoit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miranda.
Miranda is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Miranda scores with a decent looking hook.
Benoit takes one to the side of the head. #ROC2#Benoit is rocked!
Miranda slips a jab from Benoit.
And Miranda tries to counter it with a takedown but Benoit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Oh Benoit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benoit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miranda circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Benoit to the canvas! Benoit doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Miranda keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Miranda!
Bruno Miranda thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 177: Anderson v Seanoa
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Volkanovski slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Volkanovski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick misses from Volkanovski. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Volkanovski has knocked Miranda down with a huge combo! Volkanovski steps away and waves a wobbly Miranda back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Bruno Miranda has been cut.
Bruno Miranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Miranda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Volkanovski trying to hold on to Miranda's head to control him but Miranda postures up.
Volkanovski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Volkanovski has control of Miranda's left arm, preventing Miranda from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Volkanovski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miranda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miranda chips away with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Miranda's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1##SUB2#
Volkanovski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miranda 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.#SUB2#
Volkanovski has his foot on Miranda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miranda works his way back into a safe position though.
Miranda forces his way into half guard.
Volkanovski is trying to get back to full guard.
Miranda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Miranda trying to control from half guard but Volkanovski is working away. #SUB#
Miranda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Volkanovski is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Volkanovski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Volkanovski trying to control here.
Miranda is controlling the pace.
Volkanovski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miranda is looking to take a break and control but Volkanovski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Miranda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Volkanovski is trying to maintain the position but Miranda is very close to passing his half guard.
Miranda controlling the action here.
Volkanovski taking some punishment here, with Miranda in his half guard.
Miranda is trying to control the action in half guard but Volkanovski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miranda trying to pass the guard but Volkanovski defending well.
Volkanovski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Miranda lands a couple of elbows.
Volkanovski wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Miranda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Volkanovski tries to bench press Miranda off him but Miranda keeps the position.
Miranda scores with a couple of short elbows.
Miranda is looking to take a break and control but Volkanovski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Volkanovski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miranda's best efforts.
Miranda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Volkanovski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Volkanovski holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkanovski is trying to stand back up but Miranda is controlling him
Miranda is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Volkanovski looking for subs off his back but Miranda has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aleksandar Volkanovski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Miranda's cut.
That's time! Miranda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Volkanovski misses with a double jab #CL#
and Miranda counters by moving into the clinch.
Miranda is working for takedown but Volkanovski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miranda is looking for a takedown.
Volkanovski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miranda gets through Volkanovski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Volkanovski pulls guard effortlessly.
Miranda works over Volkanovski with some ground and pound from guard.
Miranda is in close to Volkanovski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miranda wants to control from the top but Volkanovski keeps moving. #SUB2#
Volkanovski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda trying to control but Volkanovski is working from the bottom.
Miranda looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Miranda cracks Volkanovski with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Volkanovski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miranda landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Volkanovski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Volkanovski working for a triangle but Miranda defends it easily.
Miranda trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkanovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Volkanovski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miranda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miranda lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Volkanovski working for a triangle but Miranda defends it easily.
Bruno Miranda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miranda passes Volkanovski's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Volkanovski looking for submissions off his back.
Miranda frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Miranda is landing with some decent strikes but Volkanovski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Volkanovski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miranda landing punches.
Miranda dominating with strikes here.
Miranda with shots to the head and body - Volkanovski looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Miranda connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Volkanovski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Volkanovski takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Miranda's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Miranda!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruno Miranda thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 141: Takahashi v Siale
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Miranda throws a right hand that misses
enabling Sturmovik to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Bruno Miranda has been cut.
Sturmovik just misses with a punch to the body.
Miranda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miranda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Miranda lands with a nice body punch.
Sturmovik misses with a body shot.
Sturmovik feints and then cracks Miranda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miranda down.
Miranda's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sturmovik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Miranda scrambles back to his feet.
Sturmovik steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Miranda is out on his feet! Sturmovik sets himself and nearly takes Miranda's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kirov Sturmovik!
Kirov Sturmovik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 130: Account v Peterson
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Wellington throws a head kick but Miranda moves out of range.
Wellington throws a leg kick
and Miranda counters with a low kick, right behind Wellington 's knee.
Wellington just misses with a punch to the body.
Miranda moves out of range of the body kick from Wellington.
Miranda throws a series of punches but Wellington moves out of range.
Miranda sizes up Wellington with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wellington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wellington fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miranda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miranda missing with a left hand there. Wellington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington staying out of range there.
Miranda misses with a left hand
and Wellington counters with a leg kick.
Miranda wants to land a leg kick but Wellington is out of range.
Wellington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miranda moves away.
Miranda is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wellington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miranda.#T1#
Miranda blocks a leg kick.
Miranda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wellington throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wellington swings for the body but Miranda moves out of range. #TD2#
Miranda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wellington's guard.
Wellington keeping moving, preventing Miranda from controlling successfully.
Miranda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wellington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wellington looking to control.
Miranda trying to control but Wellington is working from the bottom. #T2#
Miranda tries to free his leg and advance position but Wellington is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Miranda trying to control but Wellington is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Miranda rushes Wellington and presses him up against the cage.
Miranda prevents Wellington from breaking the clinch.
Wellington looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wellington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wellington obliges.
Wellington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wellington missing with knees to the body.
Wellington prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Miranda has clasped his hands together around Wellington's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wellington is trying to get back to his feet.
Wellington looking for a sweep but Miranda has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Miranda tries to control but Wellington wriggling away. #T3#
Miranda throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wellington because Miranda loaded up on that one.
Wellington can't escape the position.
Miranda lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wellington is trying desperately to improve position.
Miranda is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wellington can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wellington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miranda with shots to the head and body - Wellington looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#Wellington is rocked!#T4#
Miranda loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Wellington scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Miranda land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Miranda stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Miranda!

Event: RISE 157
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Miranda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Miranda has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ascheulov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Miranda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miranda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ascheulov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ascheulov wants to counter the offense by Miranda and move into the clinch position.
Ascheulov blocks a jab.
Miranda misses with an uppercut.
Ascheulov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miranda misses with the combination.
Ascheulov works Miranda's body with a nice hook.
Ascheulov throws out a loose jab but Miranda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ascheulov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miranda circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miranda looks to score with a jab to the body but Ascheulov is just out of range.
Ascheulov lands a glancing blow to the side of Miranda's head.
Miranda keeps the fight on the outside.
Miranda lands a jab.
Ascheulov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Bruno Miranda has been cut.#T1#
Miranda lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ascheulov backs up against the cage. #CL#
Miranda takes the fight into the clinch.
Ascheulov misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ascheulov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ascheulov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miranda goes for a takedown attempt but Ascheulov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A jab from Miranda misses.
Ascheulov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ascheulov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pavel Ascheulov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ascheulov scores with a decent looking hook.
Ascheulov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Miranda misses with an uppercut.
Miranda misses with a looping left.
Ascheulov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ascheulov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miranda's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Miranda misses.
Ascheulov blocks a jab.
Ascheulov tries to clinch but Miranda is having none of it. #T2#
Ascheulov misses with a looping right.
Miranda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#KD2#
Ascheulov lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Miranda sprawling to the canvas. Ascheulov follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Miranda hang on? #ROC2#Miranda is rocked!
Miranda gets full guard.
Oh Miranda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ascheulov wants to stand but Miranda has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ascheulov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miranda wants to sweep here but Ascheulov controlling him for the moment.
Miranda seems to have got his legs back now.
Ascheulov wants to stand and escape but instead Miranda has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Miranda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miranda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Miranda passes into half guard.
Ascheulov tries to roll over but Miranda keeps him under control.#T3#
Miranda trying to pass the guard but Ascheulov defending well.
Ascheulov tries to roll over but Miranda keeps him under control.
Miranda moves nicely into side control.
Miranda trying to control the action but Ascheulov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ascheulov tries to improve position but can't.
Miranda landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ascheulov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miranda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Miranda is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ascheulov is staying active underneath Miranda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ascheulov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ascheulov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miranda is one step ahead there.
Ascheulov wants to control the position but Miranda says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Miranda prevents Ascheulov from improving his position.#SUB#
Miranda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pavel Ascheulov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Miranda's cut.
That's time! Miranda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Miranda cracks a nice hook into Ascheulov's ribs.
Ascheulov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pavel Ascheulov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ascheulov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ascheulov misses with a hook. Miranda ducked under it nicely.
Ascheulov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ascheulov throws a shot from downtown. Miranda moves away and avoids it.
Miranda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Miranda avoids the body shot from Ascheulov.
Miranda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miranda connects with a nice looking jab.
Ascheulov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ascheulov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miranda has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ascheulov finds it's way round the side to connect with Miranda's head.
Ascheulov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miranda lands a body shot.
Ascheulov misses with a straight left.
Miranda slips a jab from Ascheulov.#T1#
Ascheulov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ascheulov throws a right hand that Miranda ducks under and follows up with a left that Miranda also avoids with ease.
Ascheulov moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Ascheulov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miranda throws a looping overhand right but Ascheulov ducks down to avoid it.
Ascheulov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ascheulov scores with a shot to the body.
Miranda lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ascheulov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miranda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ascheulov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miranda circles away quickly and effectively.
Ascheulov walks into a straight right hand from Miranda.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miranda is defended easily by Ascheulov.
Miranda connects with an inside leg kick.
Miranda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ascheulov.
Miranda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ascheulov.#T2#
Miranda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ascheulov swings for the body but Miranda moves out of range.
Miranda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ascheulov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miranda.
A jab from Miranda misses.
Ascheulov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ascheulov throws a shot to the body.
Miranda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#Bruno Miranda's cut is getting worse.
Miranda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Miranda looks to land a left hand but Ascheulov moved out of range nicely.
Ascheulov misses with a wild combination.
Ascheulov walks into a left hand.
Ascheulov throws an overhand right that lands on Miranda's shoulder, as Miranda tries to avoid the shot.
Ascheulov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miranda.
Miranda lands a glancing blow to the side of Ascheulov's head.#T3#
Ascheulov looks to land a left hand but Miranda moved out of range nicely.
Miranda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ascheulov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ascheulov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miranda was well out of range. Poor timing from Ascheulov.
Ascheulov moves out of range of the leg kick from Miranda.
Miranda takes one to the side of the head.
Miranda misses with a wild body shot.
Miranda avoids the body shot from Ascheulov.
Ascheulov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A clash of legs there as Ascheulov blocks the low kick.
Ascheulov ducks under a wild hook from Miranda.
Nice uppercut there from Miranda.
Miranda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ascheulov.
Miranda looks to score with a jab to the body but Ascheulov is just out of range.
Ascheulov misses the shot to the body.
Miranda dips to his left and cracks Ascheulov with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miranda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ascheulov.#T4#
Ascheulov throws a body punch but Miranda moves out of range. #CL#
Miranda instigates a clinch.
Ascheulov swings wildly with an uppercut but Miranda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ascheulov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miranda is keeping busy.
Miranda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ascheulov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ascheulov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miranda backwards.
Miranda scores with a shot to the side of Ascheulov's head. #BC2#
Ascheulov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miranda lands with an uppercut that bounces Ascheulov off the cage and back into range.
Ascheulov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miranda scores with a sloppy right hand. Ascheulov should have avoided that one.
Ascheulov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miranda lands with a cross.
Miranda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ascheulov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pavel Ascheulov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bruno Miranda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Miranda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Miranda lands in his opponent's guard.
Ascheulov wants to control the position but Miranda says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Miranda is trying to control. Ascheulov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ascheulov trying to control but Miranda postures up.
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 Ascheulov's temple.
Miranda is pressing down on Ascheulov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ascheulov is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ascheulov wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Ascheulov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ascheulov trying to keep a closed guard but Miranda is proving a slippery customer.
Ascheulov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miranda manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Ascheulov wanted to stand there but Miranda had control of the position. #SU2#
Ascheulov gets to his feet - Miranda follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Ascheulov clinches up with Miranda and pushes him back against the cage.
Miranda blocks a body shot from Ascheulov.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ascheulov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A shot in the inside from Ascheulov. #T2#
Ascheulov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ascheulov slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ascheulov.
Ascheulov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ascheulov misses with a punch on the inside.
Miranda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miranda wants to take the fight to the mat but Ascheulov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Miranda looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Miranda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ascheulov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ascheulov.
Miranda jumps guard but Ascheulov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Ascheulov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miranda throws a big shot that misses.
Ascheulov misses the jab.
Miranda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ascheulov.#T3#
Nice body punch from Miranda.
Miranda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miranda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ascheulov throws a body shot but no joy.
Miranda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Ascheulov gets tackled into the cage by Miranda. Miranda maintains the clinch.
Miranda wants a takedown but no success here.
Pavel Ascheulov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ascheulov scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miranda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ascheulov stops a takedown attempt from Miranda.
Pavel Ascheulov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miranda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ascheulov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ascheulov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miranda tries for a takedown but Ascheulov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ascheulov connects with a right hand. Miranda shakes it off.
Ascheulov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab, jab by Ascheulov - just one landing. #T4#
Miranda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ascheulov clobbers Miranda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Miranda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ascheulov.
Miranda misses with a body shot.
Ascheulov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miranda moves away.
Miranda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miranda throws a looping overhand right but Ascheulov ducks down to avoid it.
Miranda closes the distance and clinches up with Ascheulov, looking for a takedown. Miranda pushes Ascheulov against the cage but Ascheulov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miranda takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A left lands for Ascheulov.
Miranda scores with a nice right hand.
Ascheulov lunges at Miranda with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miranda's hand.
Ascheulov avoids the body shot from Miranda.
Miranda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ascheulov throws out a counter right but Miranda avoids it with no problem.
Bruno Miranda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ascheulov misses with a wild body shot.
Ascheulov throws a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Ascheulov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ascheulov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Ascheulov!

Event: RISE 148
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Miranda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dickons throws a body shot but no joy.
Miranda defending well as Dickons loads up on a big left hand.
Dickons fails with a takedown attempt.
Dickons fails to land the takedown.
Dickons misses with a wild body shot.
Miranda defending well as Dickons loads up on a big left hand.
Miranda lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Miranda misses.
Dickons throwing a counter right hand but Miranda manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Miranda misses its intended target.
Dickons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickons changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miranda tries to avoid it but Dickons manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miranda to the ground. Miranda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovan Dickons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miranda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miranda feints the counter takedown.
Dickons swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Miranda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miranda throws a shot from downtown. Dickons moves away and avoids it.
Dickons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miranda paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Miranda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dickons momentarily.
Miranda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dickons defends well and Miranda ends up having to push Dickons into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dickons attempts a counter takedown but Miranda avoids it well and moves away.
Dickons shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miranda as he jumps to the side.
Dickons doesn't manage to clinch there - Miranda circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miranda misses the shot to the body.
Dickons fails with a takedown attempt.
Miranda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Miranda lands a really nice looking cross but Dickons seems unphased.
Dickons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miranda uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dickons shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miranda but Miranda pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Miranda feints and as Dickons raises his hands in defense, Miranda changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dickons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miranda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dickons is tightening it up a little... Miranda has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Miranda reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Miranda taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dickons!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jovan Dickons!

Event: RISE 140
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1##KD#
River sends Miranda crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! River is motioning to the referee to let Miranda up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Miranda is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bruno Miranda has been cut.
River throws the left hand but Miranda avoids the punch easily.
Miranda is still on wobbly legs! Can River finish him?
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. River engages and cracks Miranda with a massive lead left hook - Miranda tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! River is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clint River !

Event: RISE 134
Date: Jan 13, 2023

#R1#
A slow jab from Miranda misses its intended target.
Meridius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been told by Meridius's head coaches at Punch Fit that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Miranda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meridius.
Miranda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Meridius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Meridius defending well as Miranda loads up on a big left hand.
Meridius is looking to counter punch.
Bruno Miranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miranda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Meridius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Miranda throws a hook but Meridius blocks it.
It looked like Meridius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miranda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meridius manages to avoid it.
Miranda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miranda. Meridius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miranda misses with an uppercut
and Meridius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Miranda misses with a two punch combination.
Meridius appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Miranda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meridius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Miranda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meridius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Bruno Miranda has been cut.
Miranda moves to clinch but Meridius breaks away
and Meridius counters with a huge left! Miranda is in big trouble! He's backing up but Meridius isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Miranda from any more damage. A dominating finish by Meridius!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Meridius!
After winning the bout, Maximus Meridius thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 126â€¯
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Miranda scores with a takedown into Markovic's guard.
Miranda works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Miranda tries to pass to full mount but Markovic defends it.
Markovic trying to hold on to Miranda's head to control him but Miranda postures up.
Miranda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Markovic trying to control but Miranda postures up.
Markovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Markovic tries to get out of the position.
Miranda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda wants to pass the guard but Markovic is defending well.
Miranda slips a nice elbow through Markovic's hands, connecting with Markovic's forehead.
Markovic holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Markovic is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miranda performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Miranda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miranda works his way into side control.
Markovic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Miranda misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Miranda sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Miranda tries to control but Markovic wriggling away. #T2#
Miranda throwing strikes here but Markovic is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Markovic is bucking up trying to escape but Miranda cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Miranda controlling the pace for now.
Miranda lands a big shot there that rocks Markovic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Miranda scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Markovic?
A nice elbow there by Miranda.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miranda throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Miranda throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Markovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miranda on the ground.
Miranda wants to control the pace but Markovic is squirming around nicely.
Miranda tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Markovic blocking the ground and pound.
Miranda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miranda looking to control but Markovic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miranda controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Markovic defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Miranda.
Miranda controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Miranda jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Markovic manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sloppy strikes there by Miranda.#T4#
Miranda wants to control but Markovic is keeping him busy.
Miranda fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Markovic can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Miranda crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Miranda crashes against the mat.
Miranda trying to control the action but Markovic is working from the bottom.
Miranda just content to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Miranda dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Markovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mirandas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Markovic throws a body punch but Miranda moves out of range. #TD2#
Miranda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Markovic is trying to defend but Miranda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Markovic is in trouble now - Miranda has advanced to mount!
Bruno Miranda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Markovic is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Miranda tries to control but Markovic wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Markovic can't escape the position.
Miranda lands a big elbow.
Markovic wants to hold on but Miranda pushes him away.
Miranda scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Miranda looking to finish Markovic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Markovic!
Markovic wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Miranda.
Markovic in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Miranda is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Markovic avoids a series of strikes thrown by Miranda.
Miranda throwing strikes but Markovic recovers to half guard. A much better position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miranda moves into full mount! Markovic won't be happy about that! #T2#
Miranda raining down shots from the mount!
Miranda lands a heavy elbow.
Miranda trying to control but Markovic is having none of it.
Miranda in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Miranda thowing shots but they're missing. #T3#
Miranda wants to control the pace but Markovic is squirming around nicely.
Markovic is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Miranda putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Miranda landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#Markovic is rocked!
Miranda lands a big shot to the head and Markovic winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bruno Miranda!

Event: RISE 111
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1#
Miranda throws out a loose jab but Aghajanyan uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Aghajanyan pushes Miranda up against the cage in a clinch.
Aghajanyan throws a head punch that misses.
Aghajanyan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Aghajanyan prevents the takedown attempt.
Miranda is trying to drag Aghajanyan to the mat but Aghajanyan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aghajanyan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aghajanyan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dirair Aghajanyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Miranda.
Aghajanyan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Aghajanyan manages to break the clinch.
Aghajanyan wants to clinch up but Miranda keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aghajanyan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Miranda lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Aghajanyan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miranda on the ground.
Aghajanyan is looking to improve his position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miranda is looking to take a break and control but Aghajanyan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Aghajanyan wants to improve his position but Miranda is controlling well.
Miranda wants to free his trapped foot but Aghajanyan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aghajanyan wants to get back to his feet.
Aghajanyan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Aghajanyan wants to control but Miranda is keeping busy.
Aghajanyan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aghajanyan tries to get out of the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aghajanyan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miranda.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Miranda has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Miranda seems to be looking for submissions.
Aghajanyan is not content to let Miranda control the position.
Miranda throwing shots but Aghajanyan is blocking nicely.
Miranda scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Miranda is trying to control. Aghajanyan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miranda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miranda drops an elbow to the side of Aghajanyan's head.
Miranda passes to side control. #T3#
Miranda wants to control but Aghajanyan is keeping him busy.
Aghajanyan is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Miranda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aghajanyan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miranda trying to control the position but Aghajanyan is working away.
Miranda tries to move to mount but Aghajanyan blocks the move with his legs.
Aghajanyan is trying to control Miranda's posture but Miranda avoids it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miranda wants to control but Aghajanyan is keeping him busy.
Miranda lands a few punches from side control.
Miranda trying to control the action but Aghajanyan is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Miranda dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Miranda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan doesn't manage to clinch there - Miranda circles away.
It seemed like Miranda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miranda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miranda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aghajanyan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aghajanyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miranda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miranda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Aghajanyan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miranda, pushing him back against the cage.
Miranda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Miranda fails to land.
Aghajanyan cracks Miranda with a nice body shot.
Miranda wants a takedown but no success here.
Aghajanyan tries to throw a body punch but Miranda avoids it by throwing Aghajanyan back against the cage.
Miranda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aghajanyan fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Miranda closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Aghajanyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miranda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aghajanyan, as that shot connected. #CUT#It looks like Bruno Miranda has been cut.#CL#
Aghajanyan moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miranda tries to score a body lock takedown but Aghajanyan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dirair Aghajanyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Miranda.#T1#
Miranda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miranda takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Miranda lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Aghajanyan has one foot on Miranda's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch but Miranda moves out of range.
Aghajanyan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miranda on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aghajanyan is looking to clinch. #CL#
Aghajanyan takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan prevents the takedown attempt.
Aghajanyan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aghajanyan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miranda is working for takedown but Aghajanyan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aghajanyan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miranda backwards.
Aghajanyan misses with a body punch.
Miranda has Aghajanyan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aghajanyan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Miranda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aghajanyan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aghajanyan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miranda backwards.
Miranda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirair Aghajanyan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Miranda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aghajanyan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aghajanyan connects with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Aghajanyan.
Miranda wants to take the fight to the mat but Aghajanyan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Miranda is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan lands a hook that snaps the head of Miranda backwards. #T3#
Aghajanyan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Miranda up against the cage.
Aghajanyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miranda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aghajanyan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aghajanyan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aghajanyan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aghajanyan is trying to stall.
Aghajanyan tries to throw a body punch but Miranda avoids it by throwing Aghajanyan back against the cage.
Aghajanyan lands with a light punch inside.
Aghajanyan stalling in the clinch but Miranda improves position.
A right handed body shot lands from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan landing knees to the head.
Aghajanyan misses with a knee strike.
Aghajanyan tries to land knees in the clinch but Miranda avoids the damage to the body.
Miranda prevents a body shot from Aghajanyan. #TD2#
Miranda pulls Aghajanyan into guard. #SU#
Aghajanyan stands and steps away. Miranda gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Miranda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan throws a leg kick but Miranda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dirair Aghajanyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miranda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aghajanyan throws a body shot but no joy.
Aghajanyan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miranda.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aghajanyan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miranda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aghajanyan wants to clinch.
Miranda flicks out a counter leg kick but Aghajanyan steps away.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch but Miranda is having none of it. #CL#
Aghajanyan closes the distance and clinches.
Miranda is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aghajanyan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aghajanyan tries to throw a body punch but Miranda avoids it by throwing Aghajanyan back against the cage.
Aghajanyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Miranda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aghajanyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Aghajanyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dirair Aghajanyan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Miranda's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Miranda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aghajanyan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aghajanyan is looking to clinch.
Miranda swats away the attempt to clinch by Aghajanyan.
Miranda is looking to slow Aghajanyan down with leg kicks. #CL#
Aghajanyan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miranda, pushing him back against the cage.
Aghajanyan scores with a knee to the head.
Miranda tries to pull guard but Aghajanyan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aghajanyan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aghajanyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Miranda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aghajanyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Aghajanyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miranda shoots in for a takedown but Aghajanyan shows good takedown defense.
Aghajanyan throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Miranda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aghajanyan avoids the body shot from Miranda.
A swing and a miss from Aghajanyan.
Miranda throws a looping overhand right but Aghajanyan ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Miranda goes for a double leg but Aghajanyan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aghajanyan continues to drive forward.
Dirair Aghajanyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Miranda.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miranda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Miranda swats away the attempt to clinch by Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miranda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aghajanyan lands a nice shot to the body.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch up but Miranda circles away and keeps his distance.
Dirair Aghajanyan is winning the standup battle so far.
Miranda misses with a looping left.#CL#
Aghajanyan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aghajanyan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miranda backwards.
Miranda tries to land knees in the clinch but Aghajanyan avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Aghajanyan breaks from the clinch.
Aghajanyan lands a slapping body shot.
Miranda misses with a hook. Aghajanyan ducked under it nicely.
Miranda misses the jab.#T2#
Aghajanyan lands with a cross. #ROC#Miranda is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aghajanyan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Miranda is still on wobbly legs! Can Aghajanyan finish him?
Miranda misses with a body shot.
Miranda seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Miranda.
Aghajanyan doesn't manage to clinch there - Miranda circles away.
Miranda keeps the fight on the outside.
Miranda was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Miranda moves in looking to clinch but Aghajanyan pushes him off.
Aghajanyan punishes Miranda's body with a nice straight punch.
Aghajanyan looks to land a combination but Miranda avoids it well. #CL#
Aghajanyan darts in and clinches Miranda up against the cage.
Aghajanyan tries a knee to the head but Miranda blocks it.
Aghajanyan connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Bruno Miranda's cut even more.
Miranda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aghajanyan is defending well.
Miranda is looking for a takedown.
Aghajanyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aghajanyan can't find room to land a body shot as Miranda controls the action.
Miranda tries for a takedown. No joy. #T3#
Aghajanyan is pressed up against the cage. Miranda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aghajanyan down to the mat. Aghajanyan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aghajanyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miranda was well out of range. Poor timing from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan scores with a decent looking hook.
Aghajanyan moves in close and cracks Miranda with a massive right hand! Miranda, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Aghajanyan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dirair Aghajanyan!
Dirair Aghajanyan made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview.

Event: RISE 100: Thomas v Labradoodle
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Bonney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bonney looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miranda throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Bonney counters with a crisp right hand that drops Miranda! Bonney lets Miranda back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Miranda is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bruno Miranda has been cut.
Bonney on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miranda just misses with a punch to the body.
Miranda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bonney has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miranda catches Bonney with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Miranda lands the left hand.
Miranda throws a hook to the side of Bonney's head but Bonney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miranda looks to throw the jab but Bonney is out of range.
Miranda looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonney is just out of range.
Bonney raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fighters circling - Miranda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miranda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bonney swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Miranda lands a glancing blow to the side of Bonney's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Miranda misses the target.
It seemed like Bonney was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Miranda shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miranda showed some decent athleticism there.
Bonney is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miranda trying to pass the guard but Bonney defending well.
Miranda trying to control the pace.
Miranda continues to stall.#T2#
Miranda wants to control but Bonney is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miranda in particular looking to stall.
Bonney is refusing to be controlled, as Miranda sits in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miranda slows the pace down in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bonney can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nice strikes from Miranda there.
Miranda is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miranda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonney keeps working. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miranda in particular looking to stall.
Miranda is looking to advance position but Bonney won't allow it.
Miranda performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Miranda moves into full mount! Bonney won't be happy about that!
Miranda cracks Bonney with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #SUB#
Miranda looking for a guillotine from mount but Bonney is having none of it. #T4#
Miranda misses with a head shot.
Bonney 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.
Poor strikes thrown by Miranda there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Miranda throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bonney because Miranda loaded up on that one.
Miranda tries to control but Bonney wriggling away. #SUB#
Miranda is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bonney has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bonney!
Bonney tries to stand but Miranda is controlling from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miranda is on top in guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Miranda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Miranda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bonney ducks under a wild hook from Miranda.
Bonney throws out a counter right but Miranda avoids it with no problem.
Bonney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonney! But no joy.
Miranda is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Miranda shoots for a takedown but Bonney saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Bonney misses.#TD#
Miranda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Miranda lands in his opponent's guard.
Miranda looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Bonney is working an open guard so Miranda takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bruno Miranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Miranda misses with a hook
and Bonney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miranda misses with a body shot
and Bonney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miranda lands with a cross.
Miranda misses with a hook.
Miranda cracks Bonney with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
William H Bonney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miranda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miranda looks to land a combination but Bonney avoids it well.
Bonney let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab lands there for Miranda.
Bonney on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Miranda digs a good body shot into Bonney's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miranda.
Miranda with a jab.
Miranda swings widly with a right hand
and Bonney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miranda looks to throw a body kick
and Bonney counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William H Bonney!
After winning the bout, William H Bonney thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KOP Mantle
Date: Jul 29, 2022

#R1#
Pemberton misses with a body punch
and Miranda counters with a left to the body.
Pemberton looks to score with a jab to the body but Miranda is just out of range.
Pemberton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miranda.
Pemberton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miranda throws a shot from downtown. Pemberton moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Pemberton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miranda scores with a nice strike.
Pemberton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miranda doesn't seem bothered though.
Miranda connects with a looping right hand.
Pemberton swings widly with a right hand
and Miranda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miranda lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Miranda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miranda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pemberton moves away.
Pemberton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pemberton lands with an uppercut that bounces Miranda off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miranda scores with a jab to the jaw.
Miranda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pemberton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Miranda throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pemberton on the side of the head.
Pemberton throws a series of punches but Miranda moves out of range.
Miranda throws a front kick that sends Pemberton stumbling back into the cage.
Miranda lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pemberton backs up against the cage.
Miranda slips a jab from Pemberton.
Miranda throws a sloppy body shot
and Pemberton counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Pemberton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miranda cracks Pemberton with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#Pemberton is rocked!
Miranda fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Pemberton to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Pemberton looks to clinch but Miranda throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Pemberton taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bruno Miranda!

Event: KOP KLASS
Date: Jun 03, 2022

#R1#
Miranda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Snel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Miranda.
Snel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Miranda checks it well. #CL2#
Snel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Miranda is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Snel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Miranda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Snel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Miranda is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Miranda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miranda as Snel tries to tie him up.
Snel is pressed up against the ropes. Miranda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Snel down to the mat. Snel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Snel doesn't manage to clinch there - Miranda circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda dives in for a single leg takedown but Snel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Miranda can't get the takedown.
Miranda managing to block the knees to the body from Snel.
Snel just leaning against Miranda, taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Snel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Snel taking a breather. #T1#
Miranda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Snel is defending well.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Snel obliges.
Snel misses with a knee to the head.
Snel trying to land knees to the body.
Snel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miranda is defending well for now.
Miranda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Snel prevents it.
Miranda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miranda avoids it.
Miranda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snel or not.
Miranda managing to block the knees to the body from Snel.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Snel lands a good knee to the midsection. Miranda won't want to take too many of those.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Miranda wants to take the fight to the mat but Snel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Miranda tries to score a body lock takedown but Snel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Miranda takes a knee to the side of the body.
Miranda is breathing heavily.
Miranda tries for a takedown but Snel manages to get underhooks.
Miranda takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Snel. #CUT2#It looks like Bruno Miranda has been cut.
Snel looking to throw knees to the head but Miranda is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miranda avoids it.#TD#
Miranda lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Snel wants to control but Miranda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Miranda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miranda looking to sit in guard and control but Snel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Snel 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.#T3#
Snel preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Miranda is working hard here to advance position.
Miranda is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Miranda working a defensive guard here.
Miranda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Miranda lands strikes from half guard.
Snel is trying to get back to full guard.
Miranda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Snel trying to control here. #T4#
Snel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miranda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miranda's back!
Will Snel go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Miranda wants to escape the position.
Miranda tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Miranda sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Miranda wants to control but Snel is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Merton Snel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Miranda's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Miranda checks a leg kick.
Miranda is looking for a counter combo.
Miranda shoots in for a takedown but Snel shows good takedown defense.
Snel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miranda swings for the body but Snel moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Miranda. That snapped Snel's head back.
Snel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Miranda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A leg kick checked by Miranda.
Snel tries to clinch but Miranda moves out of range.
We've been informed that Snel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Miranda, as that shot connected.
Miranda connects with the punch.
Miranda tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Snel is able to avoid easily.
Snel wants to clinch up but Miranda keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Miranda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miranda finds it's way round the side to connect with Snel's head.
Miranda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miranda keeps the fight on the outside.
Miranda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruno Miranda is winning the standup battle so far.
Snel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Miranda throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Miranda scores with a nice head shot.
Miranda moves in looking to clinch but Snel pushes him off.
Snel throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Miranda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snel.
Snel tries to clinch up.
Miranda circles away from the clinch attempt
and Miranda counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Snel closes the distance and pushes Miranda back into the ropes.
Snel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Miranda.
Miranda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miranda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Miranda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miranda is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Snel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Snel gets underhooks to prevent Miranda's takedown attempt. #T2#
Miranda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Snel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miranda wants a takedown but no success here.
Miranda tries to score a body lock takedown but Snel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miranda slows down the pace here.
Snel tries to stall but Miranda uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Snel throws an elbow that misses.
Snel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miranda is defending well for now.
Snel stops a takedown attempt from Miranda.
Miranda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snel tries to land a knee to the head but Miranda blocks with his arms. #TD#
Miranda has Snel pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Miranda pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Snel tumbling to the mat - Miranda dives into Snel's guard.
Miranda slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Snel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miranda is working away from the top position though.
Miranda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snel keeps working.
Snel is looking to improve his position.
Snel is controlling Miranda's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Snel trying to control from the bottom.
Snel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miranda. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Snel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miranda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miranda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snel keeps working.
Miranda is taking a breather. Snel 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.
Snel trying to get back to full guard but Miranda takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Miranda working Snel over with strikes here.
Miranda lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Miranda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Miranda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Miranda manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Snel on his heels. He'll look to pass Snel's guard now, I'm sure.#CUT#It looks like Merton Snel has been cut.
Miranda trying to control but Snel is working from the bottom.
Miranda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU#
Miranda stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bruno Miranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snel misses with a head kick.
Miranda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Snel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miranda lands a slapping body shot.
Miranda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miranda circles away from the clinch attempt
and Miranda counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Snel is rocked!
Miranda lands with a nice body punch.
Miranda with a nice cross.
Snel is still on wobbly legs! Can Miranda finish him?
Miranda cracks Snel with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Snel falls to his knees and Miranda doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Miranda!

Event: KOP BlAST
Date: May 06, 2022

#R1#
Pask is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miranda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Miranda stuffs the takedown.
Miranda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pask closes the distance but Miranda moves to the side
and Pask takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Dan Pask has been cut.
Pask takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Miranda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miranda looks to land a left hand but Pask moved out of range nicely.
Miranda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miranda wants it to stay on the feet.
Bruno Miranda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Pask.
Miranda lands a body shot.
Miranda works Pask's body with a nice hook.
Miranda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pask on the side of the head.
Miranda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bruno Miranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Miranda drives through with a takedown into Pask's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Miranda forces his way into half guard.
Pask looks winded!
Miranda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Miranda sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Miranda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Miranda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Miranda scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Miranda is taking a breather. Pask 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.
Miranda lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Miranda passes the guard and advances to mount!
Miranda controlling the pace for now.
Miranda landing strikes, looking to finish! #CUT#That has opened up Dan Pask's cut even more.
Miranda raining down hammerfists from mount.#T3#
Miranda lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #CUT#The cut above Dan Pask's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Miranda scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pask? #ROC#Pask is rocked!#CUT#Dan Pask's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dan Pask's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bruno Miranda!

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