PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tuaisiala Mirapthlak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manolo Pierdolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mirapthlak
vs
Pierdolo

190 cm
25
274 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

210 cm
25
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tuaisiala Mirapthlak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manolo Pierdolo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierdolo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mirapthlak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pierdolo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mirapthlak misses with a wild body shot.
Mirapthlak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mirapthlak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pierdolo swivels and escapes.
Mirapthlak is looking to clinch but Pierdolo is avoiding it.
Mirapthlak is looking to clinch but Pierdolo is avoiding it.

Pierdolo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mirapthlak is trying to control Pierdolo's posture but Pierdolo avoids it.
Mirapthlak misses with a strike from the bottom.
Mirapthlak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mirapthlak is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pierdolo off and has taken his back!
Mirapthlak is trying to control but Pierdolo is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierdolo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Mirapthlak is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pierdolo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pierdolo!
Mirapthlak 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.

Mirapthlak is working an open guard so Pierdolo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mirapthlak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pierdolo is fending him off so far but Mirapthlak persists. Nope, Pierdolo circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuaisiala Mirapthlak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mirapthlak dives in and grabs Pierdolo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pierdolo pushes down on Mirapthlak's head and hops out.
Mirapthlak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirapthlak tries a head kick but it misses.

Mirapthlak scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mirapthlak fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mirapthlak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mirapthlak is breathing heavily.
Pierdolo wants to get back to his feet but Mirapthlak drags him back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mirapthlak stands up and beckons Pierdolo to his feet.

Mirapthlak shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pierdolo is trying to defend but Mirapthlak finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pierdolo is trying to stand.
Mirapthlak wants to stand but Pierdolo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirapthlak is keen to just control but Pierdolo is a slippery customer.

Mirapthlak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Mirapthlak is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Mirapthlak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pierdolo has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirapthlak trying to pass the guard but Pierdolo defending well.
Pierdolo is trying to stand up here but Mirapthlak is controlling him well.
Mirapthlak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mirapthlak thows a huge punch but Pierdolo dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mirapthlak stops Pierdolo from getting back to his feet.
Mirapthlak misses with a head shot. Pierdolo uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuaisiala Mirapthlak dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pierdolo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mirapthlak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Mirapthlak looking for a guillotine here but Pierdolo defends easily.
Pierdolo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mirapthlak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mirapthlak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pierdolo is controlling him.
Pierdolo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mirapthlak isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pierdolo stacks Mirapthlak on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pierdolo!
Mirapthlak is looking to regain half guard here but Pierdolo keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Mirapthlak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mirapthlak is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Mirapthlak pushes Pierdolo off and gets back to his feet.
Mirapthlak tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirapthlak shoots in and drives through. Pierdolo sprawls well.
Mirapthlak misses with a takedown attempt

and Pierdolo counters with a shoot takedown. Mirapthlak fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mirapthlak has a closed guard, preventing Pierdolo from standing up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Pierdolo gets to his feet. Mirapthlak looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tuaisiala Mirapthlak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mirapthlak tries to clinch up.

Pierdolo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mirapthlak tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pierdolo is in Mirapthlak's guard.

Pierdolo wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Mirapthlak's closed guard. He's half up but Mirapthlak has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Mirapthlak pivots and extends the arm, Pierdolo falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Mirapthlak! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tuaisiala Mirapthlak!
Tuaisiala Mirapthlak thanked the fans post fight for their support.