PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leg Sweeperton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Mishima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweeperton comes to the cage accompanied by Bas Beats. Mishima has chosen Super Troopers German Techno as his entrance music. Shinya Mishima will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Sweeperton
vs
Mishima

170 cm
21
182 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

187 cm
20
175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leg Sweeperton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Mishima!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mishima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mishima works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sweeperton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mishima finds it's way round the side to connect with Sweeperton's head.
Sweeperton moves out of range of the body kick from Mishima.
Shinya Mishima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sweeperton gets a clinch.

Sweeperton lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sweeperton wants to take a breather but Mishima is having none of it.
Mishima is looking to control Sweeperton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mishima avoid being mounted?
Sweeperton prevents Mishima from improving his position.
Sweeperton is looking to advance position but Mishima won't allow it.

Mishima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sweeperton pulls his head out easily.
Mishima is looking for a sweep. Sweeperton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mishima is controlling Sweeperton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mishima misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mishima throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sweeperton was covering up waiting for the punch and Mishima finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sweeperton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mishima's guard.
Sweeperton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sweeperton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sweeperton tries to free his leg and advance position but Mishima is retaining full guard.

Mishima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sweeperton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mishima keeping moving, preventing Sweeperton from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mishima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sweeperton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishima trying to keep a closed guard but Sweeperton is proving a slippery customer.
Mishima looking to control but Sweeperton passes into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sweeperton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mishima keeps working.
Sweeperton tries to pass to full mount but Mishima defends it.

Mishima actively working from the bottom here.
Mishima wants to get back to full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sweeperton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sweeperton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mishima.
Mishima looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton staying out of range there.
Sweeperton misses with a head kick.
Mishima shoots in for a double leg but Sweeperton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mishima misses with a wild body shot.
Mishima takes a swing at Sweeperton's ribcage but misses.
Sweeperton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mishima tries to clinch

and Sweeperton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mishima's guard.
Sweeperton advances position into side control!
Mishima is trying to improve his position.
Sweeperton trying to control the position but Mishima is working away.
Mishima is trying to control Sweeperton's posture but Sweeperton avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sweeperton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mishima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mishima sneaks back into half guard.
Mishima trying to control here.
Sweeperton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sweeperton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sweeperton moves to back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shinya Mishima will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sweeperton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mishima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sweeperton manages to avoid it.
Mishima misses with a combination

and Sweeperton counters by clinching up.
Mishima tries to pull guard but Sweeperton won't allow it.
Mishima tries to pull guard but Sweeperton holds him up against the cage and eventually Mishima drops back down to his feet.
Mishima jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sweeperton walks away with a smile on his face. Mishima gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Leg Sweeperton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Mishima.
Sweeperton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mishima tries for a takedown but Sweeperton circles away easily

and Sweeperton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mishima's guard now.

Sweeperton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mishima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sweeperton has managed to get both his arms back between Mishima's legs - danger averted.
Sweeperton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mishima's guard.
Mishima is breathing heavily.
Sweeperton is pressing down on Mishima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mishima is holding on for now.

Sweeperton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mishima sees it coming and defends easily.
Sweeperton is looking to take a break and control but Mishima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeperton is really struggling to control Mishima but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sweeperton is thwarting Mishima's attempts to control the position.
Mishima might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sweeperton kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Sweeperton wants to work for an arm triangle but Mishima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mishima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sweeperton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sweeperton circles away from the clinch attempt

and Sweeperton counters with a single leg into guard. Mishima didn't expect that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishima manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sweeperton is trying desperately to improve position.
Sweeperton is working hard here to advance position.

Mishima moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sweeperton has worked his arm free - good work by Sweeperton!
Mishima wants to control but Sweeperton is keeping him busy.
Mishima working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Mishima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sweeperton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mishima.
Sweeperton is pressing down on Mishima's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mishima postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sweeperton is on top in guard.
Mishima pulls Sweeperton in close to his closed guard and prevents Sweeperton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sweeperton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mishima is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mishima trying to control the position here.
Sweeperton slips nicely into half guard.
Sweeperton trying to pass the guard but Mishima defending well.
Mishima controlling the position for now.
Sweeperton prevents Mishima from improving his position.

Mishima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leg Sweeperton dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.

Sweeperton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Mishima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sweeperton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sweeperton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mishima keeping moving, preventing Sweeperton from controlling successfully.
Mishima bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sweeperton's guard.
Sweeperton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mishima!
Sweeperton thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mishima wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Sweeperton has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mishima trying to control the position but Sweeperton manages to sink in the hooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishima tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sweeperton controlling the pace for now.
Sweeperton trying to control but Mishima is having none of it.
Mishima bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mishima trying to move into half guard but instead Sweeperton has managed to sweep!

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

Mishima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton passes Mishima's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sweeperton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mishima!
Mishima is squirming around, avoiding Sweeperton's attempts to control the action.

Sweeperton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sweeperton prevents Mishima from getting the reversal.
Mishima wants to hold on but Sweeperton pushes him away.
Sweeperton trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishima wants to hold on but Sweeperton pushes him away.
Sweeperton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sweeperton looking to control but Mishima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sweeperton seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mishima is holding on tight.
Mishima manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mishima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sweeperton is working away from the top position though.
Sweeperton wants to control but Mishima is keeping him busy.
Sweeperton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sweeperton is trying to control. Mishima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mishima trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sweeperton manages to pass to mount!
Sweeperton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mishima is looking to escape.
Sweeperton avoids the attempt from Mishima to control.

Sweeperton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mishima is desperately trying to improve his position but Sweeperton has a good base and remains in mount.

Sweeperton wants to finish this one by submission but Mishima is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sweeperton.
Mishima wants to control but Sweeperton is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leg Sweeperton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sweeperton 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leg Sweeperton!