PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kida Masaomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Mishima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masaomi's entrance music is Complication - ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D. A fine choice. Mishima is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Super Troopers German Techno. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Masaomi
vs
Mishima

185 cm
24
170 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

187 cm
19
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kida Masaomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Mishima!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masaomi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mishima.
Shinya Mishima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mishima shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masaomi as he avoids it easily.
Mishima takes a swing at Masaomi's ribcage but misses.
Mishima shoots in and drives through. Masaomi sprawls well.
Mishima takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Mishima gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Masaomi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Masaomi stopping the sweep attempt from Mishima.
Masaomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mishima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mishima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mishima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masaomi tries to free his leg and advance position but Mishima is retaining full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Mishima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Masaomi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Masaomi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Masaomi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masaomi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mishima stops Masaomi from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masaomi wants to control but Mishima is keeping him busy.

Masaomi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mishima has escaped the position, nice work there.
Masaomi trying to control the position but Mishima is working away.
Mishima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Masaomi working away.
Mishima is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Masaomi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mishima regains full guard. Nicely done.
Masaomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mishima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masaomi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mishima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mishima manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Mishima working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Masaomi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Mishima has hold of Masaomi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Masaomi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mishima can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Masaomi is looking to escape.
Masaomi is desperately trying to improve his position but Mishima has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mishima is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Masaomi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Masaomi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Mishima working for a triangle but Masaomi defends it easily.
Masaomi trying to control but Mishima is working from the bottom.

Mishima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Masaomi defends well.
Mishima looks gassed!
Masaomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mishima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mishima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Masaomi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Mishima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Masaomi trying to control but Mishima is working from the bottom.

Mishima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Masaomi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Mishima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Masaomi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Masaomi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mishima.
Masaomi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mishima at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mishima shoots and misses

and Masaomi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mishima!
Kida Masaomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Mishima.
Mishima is squirming around, avoiding Masaomi's attempts to control the action.

Mishima defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Masaomi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kida Masaomi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mishima looks to land a right hand but Masaomi moved out of range.
Mishima shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Masaomi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mishima's guard.

Masaomi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mishima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Masaomi has managed to get both his arms back between Mishima's legs - danger averted.
Masaomi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Masaomi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mishima keeping moving, preventing Masaomi from controlling successfully.
Masaomi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mishima swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Mishima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Masaomi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Masaomi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mishima is keeping the position for now.
Mishima is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Donk. Masaomi catches Mishima right on the button with a cross.

Masaomi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mishima sprawls well initially but Masaomi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mishima is not content to let Masaomi control the position.
Mishima trying to control but Masaomi postures up.

Mishima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Mishima is defending against the submission attempts here by Masaomi.
Mishima is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Masaomi is working for a submission of some sort.
Mishima is refusing to be controlled, as Masaomi sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - Mishima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Mishima shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Masaomi is trying to defend but Mishima finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mishima is looking to take a break and control but Masaomi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Masaomi wants to get back to full guard.
Mishima looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Masaomi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mishima stalling away here and it's allowed Masaomi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Masaomi keeping moving, preventing Mishima from controlling successfully.
Mishima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masaomi is keeping the position for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mishima shoots and misses
and Masaomi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mishima fails with the takedown

and Masaomi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kida Masaomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Mishima.
Masaomi passes the guard and advances to mount!

Masaomi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masaomi wants to control the pace but Mishima is squirming around nicely.

Masaomi has hold of Mishima's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mishima manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mishima tries to hold on but Masaomi pushes him away.
Mishima is desperately trying to improve his position but Masaomi has a good base and remains in mount.

Masaomi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mishima is surviving well by controlling Masaomi's body position as best he can.
Mishima wants to hold on but Masaomi pushes him away.
Mishima is trying to escape the mount.

Masaomi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mishima is desperately trying to improve his position but Masaomi has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kida Masaomi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mishima takes a swing at Masaomi's ribcage but misses.
Mishima looks to land a right hand but Masaomi moved out of range.
Mishima swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Masaomi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mishima's guard.
Masaomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mishima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mishima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mishima is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Mishima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Masaomi is aware though and is defending well.

Mishima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Masaomi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mishima's guard.

Mishima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mishima trying to control but Masaomi postures up.
Mishima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Masaomi is working for a kimura but Mishima is defending it quite comfortably.
Masaomi tries to pass to full mount but Mishima defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishima trying to control but Masaomi postures up.
Mishima might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Masaomi kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Masaomi working the head and body with strikes.

Masaomi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Masaomi wants to pass to mount but Mishima is defending the position.
Mishima is in trouble now - Masaomi has advanced to mount!
Mishima slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Mishima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Masaomi pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Masaomi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mishima sees it coming and defends easily.
Mishima gets full guard.

Masaomi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Mishima has his feet on Masaomi's thighs here. He's pushed Masaomi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Masaomi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinya Mishima!