PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Briock Mirarleigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janx Ganja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Briock Mirarleigo
vs
Ganja

200 cm
18
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Mango Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Briock Mirarleigo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Janx Ganja!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirarleigo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ganja looks for a takedown but Mirarleigo sprawls well.

Ganja pushes Mirarleigo up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Ganja.

Ganja successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mirarleigo is fighting to break Ganja's control of his arms but Ganja is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mirarleigo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ganja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ganja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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!
Ganja keeping full guard, as Mirarleigo tries to pass.
Mirarleigo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirarleigo throws a big right hand that misses.
Ganja keeping full guard, as Mirarleigo tries to pass.
Ganja really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mirarleigo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ganja manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ganja content just to control the position here.
Mirarleigo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ganja.
Mirarleigo tries to lock up and control but Ganja gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirarleigo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ganja is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mirarleigo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mirarleigo wants to get back to full guard.
Ganja keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Mirarleigo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ganja pulls his head out easily.
Ganja thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mirarleigo punching from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirarleigo is trying to control but can't.
Ganja wants to stand up but Mirarleigo is controlling the position.
Ganja sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ganja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mirarleigo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ganja pulls his head out easily.
Mirarleigo gets back to full guard.
Ganja won't allow Mirarleigo to sweep him here.
Mirarleigo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Mirarleigo working for a triangle but Ganja defends it easily.
Mirarleigo wants to sweep but no luck.
Mirarleigo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganja is pushing down on Mirarleigo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mirarleigo is fighting to maintain full guard but Ganja has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mirarleigo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ganja trying to control from Mirarleigo's half guard. Mirarleigo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ganja preventing the sweep.
Mirarleigo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ganja's guard.
Ganja is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Mirarleigo gets to his feet - Ganja follows without any prompting.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ganja closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ganja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mirarleigo shoots in for a double leg but Ganja sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Janx Ganja will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mirarleigo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mirarleigo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ganja swivels and escapes.

Ganja rushes Mirarleigo and presses him up against the cage.

Ganja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Ganja tries to sprawl but Mirarleigo drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Mirarleigo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ganja is refusing to be controlled, as Mirarleigo sits in half guard.
Ganja is trying to get back to full guard.

Ganja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Mirarleigo stands up and beckons Ganja to join him on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mirarleigo gets tackled into the cage by Ganja. Ganja maintains the clinch.
Mirarleigo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ganja avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ganja fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ganja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mirarleigo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ganja darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Janx Ganja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ganja.
Ganja fails with the takedown.
Briock Mirarleigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janx Ganja.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mirarleigo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ganja was covering up waiting for the punch and Mirarleigo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ganja is breathing heavily.

Mirarleigo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ganja fakes the leg kick and cracks Mirarleigo in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ganja gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mirarleigo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ganja is defending well.
Mirarleigo prevents the takedown attempt.
Mirarleigo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ganja after a bit of a struggle.
Mirarleigo gets underhooks to prevent Ganja's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirarleigo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ganja gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Ganja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ganja stuffs the takedown attempt from Mirarleigo. Mirarleigo gets slowly back to his feet.
Mirarleigo avoids the head kick by Ganja.
Ganja throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mirarleigo.

Ganja gets a clinch.
Mirarleigo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ganja after a bit of a struggle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ganja pulls guard successfully.
Ganja trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mirarleigo trying to control but Ganja is working from the bottom.
Mirarleigo is really struggling to control Ganja but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Mirarleigo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ganja is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mirarleigo, into his guard.
Ganja is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Janx Ganja will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Mirarleigo gets tackled into the cage by Ganja. Ganja maintains the clinch.
Ganja tries to pull guard but Mirarleigo won't allow it.
Ganja pushes Mirarleigo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mirarleigo has Ganja pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ganja manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mirarleigo looking for a takedown.

Ganja successfully pulls guard.
Ganja keeping moving, preventing Mirarleigo from controlling successfully.
Ganja wants to get back to his feet but Mirarleigo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirarleigo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Mirarleigo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ganja moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ganja leaves Mirarleigo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Briock Mirarleigo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mirarleigo shoots in for a takedown but Ganja shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ganja is defended easily by Mirarleigo.

Ganja gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirarleigo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ganja.
Ganja is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mirarleigo has Ganja pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ganja manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirarleigo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Janx Ganja seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ganja drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mirarleigo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ganja effectively controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ganja tightens his grip and picks Mirarleigo up, before dumping him to the ground. Mirarleigo manages to land in guard.

Mirarleigo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mirarleigo is on top in guard.
Mirarleigo throws a big elbow that misses.
Mirarleigo pushes down on Ganja's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ganja tries to get to full guard but Mirarleigo has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganja wants to control but Mirarleigo is keeping busy.
Ganja is looking to improve his position.
Ganja is refusing to be controlled, as Mirarleigo sits in half guard.
Mirarleigo wants to pass to mount but Ganja is defending the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ganja is trying to maintain the position but Mirarleigo is very close to passing his half guard.
Briock Mirarleigo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mirarleigo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ganja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mirarleigo.
Janx Ganja is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mirarleigo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ganja reverses the position - he's now on top in Mirarleigo's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Janx Ganja.
I've got Ganja 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janx Ganja!