PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Kasparov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boro Miranovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kasparov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Aerosmith - Back in the Saddle again. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Kasparov
vs
Miranovic

188 cm
24
247 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Red Square Fight Gear

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Kasparov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boro Miranovic!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Miranovic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Miranovic seems to be looking for submissions.

Miranovic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miranovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kasparov defending well though.

Miranovic gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Miranovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Miranovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miranovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Miranovic throws an off balance right hand

and Kasparov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Miranovic!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miranovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kasparov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Miranovic is not content to let Kasparov control the position.
Miranovic is trying to control Kasparov's posture but Kasparov avoids it.
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!
Miranovic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kasparov is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasparov misses with the ground and pound.
Miranovic is looking for a sweep.
Kasparov trying to control the action but Miranovic is working from the bottom.

Kasparov decides to stand back up. Kasparov steps back and let's Miranovic get back to his feet.

Miranovic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kasparov wants to get back to full guard.
Miranovic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miranovic thows a huge punch but Kasparov dodges it nicely.
Miranovic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranovic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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. Miranovic connects with a nice short shot to Kasparov's temple.
Miranovic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasparov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miranovic.
Kasparov is trying to control but can't.

Miranovic seems to be working for a kimura but Kasparov defends the submission attempt.
Miranovic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miranovic throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kasparov to regain full guard.
Kasparov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Miranovic trying to control but Kasparov is working from the bottom.
Miranovic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kasparov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Miranovic throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kasparov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boro Miranovic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Miranovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kasparov.

Miranovic looking to score a takedown here. Kasparov is defending well but Miranovic drives through and ends up in Kasparov's guard.
Miranovic wants to control from the top but Kasparov keeps moving.
Miranovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kasparov lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Kasparov pulls Miranovic in to control the position.
Miranovic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Miranovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Kasparov has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasparov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miranovic chips away with some ground and pound.
Miranovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miranovic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miranovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kasparov is keeping the position for now.
Miranovic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kasparov's guard.
Kasparov wants to improve his position but Miranovic is controlling well.
Boro Miranovic has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasparov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kasparov.
Kasparov trying to control the position here.
Miranovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miranovic throws a strike but Kasparov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Miranovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kasparov is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranovic keeping moving, preventing Kasparov from controlling successfully.
Kasparov wants to get up but he can't break Miranovic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Miranovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kasparov is aware though and is defending well.

Miranovic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kasparov defends it easily.
Miranovic keeping moving, preventing Kasparov from controlling successfully.
Kasparov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasparov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miranovic keeping moving, preventing Kasparov from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Oleg Kasparov just wasn't active enough.

Kasparov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miranovic is trying to defend but Kasparov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Miranovic moves into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miranovic keeping moving, preventing Kasparov from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Boro Miranovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Miranovic 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.

Miranovic scores with a takedown into Kasparov's guard.
Kasparov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miranovic manages to get himself to full guard.
Miranovic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kasparov!
Miranovic misses with a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranovic throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kasparov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miranovic keeping moving, preventing Kasparov from controlling successfully.
Miranovic wants to stand but Kasparov is controlling the position.
Kasparov won't allow Miranovic to sweep him here.
Kasparov trying to control the position from guard on top but Miranovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Miranovic controls Kasparov momentarily but Kasparov frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Oleg Kasparov wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Kasparov tries to sprawl but Miranovic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kasparov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miranovic.
Kasparov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kasparov gets back to full guard.
Miranovic throwing strikes but missing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasparov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Miranovic!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasparov content just to control the position here.
Kasparov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miranovic is looking to escape.
Kasparov is landing with some decent strikes but Miranovic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kasparov unloading with bombs!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miranovic wants to control but Kasparov is having none of it.
Kasparov controlling from mount.
Miranovic is looking to improve his position but Kasparov isn't that keen on the idea.
Kasparov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miranovic is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miranovic throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oleg Kasparov.
Well Miranovic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Boro Miranovic!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Boro Miranovic!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Boro Miranovic!

Boro Miranovic wins by unanimous decision!
Boro Miranovic made sure to mention his sponsor, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview.