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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Miyaichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews comes into the arena with Gravemakers & Gunslingers by Coheed and Cambria blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryo Miyaichi!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyaichi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matthews is trying to defend but Miyaichi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Matthews blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miyaichi.
Matthews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miyaichi.
Miyaichi wants to take a breather but Matthews is having none of it.
Miyaichi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matthews's head.
Miyaichi stalling away here and it's allowed Matthews to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Miyaichi trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyaichi controlling from the top position.
Miyaichi works over Matthews with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyaichi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miyaichi stands and throws Matthews's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Matthews is not content to let Miyaichi control the position.
Miyaichi with the ground and pound but Matthews regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Miyaichi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miyaichi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Miyaichi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matthews's head.
Matthews is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyaichi trying to control the action but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Matthews is trying to control but can't.
Matthews wants to stand back up but Miyaichi manages to pass into side control.
Miyaichi cracks Matthews with a big right hand but Matthews just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyaichi tries for a kimura but Matthews is defending well.
Miyaichi tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miyaichi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matthews is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Matthews looks to move to half guard but instead Miyaichi has passed into mount! Damn!
Miyaichi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Matthews hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyaichi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Miyaichi wants to control the pace but Matthews is squirming around nicely.
Matthews is wriggling around trying to escape.
Miyaichi looking to finish Matthews with some ground and pound. This is bad for Matthews!
Miyaichi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Matthews because Miyaichi loaded up on that one.
A nice elbow there by Miyaichi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyaichi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Miyaichi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Miyaichi wants to control the pace but Matthews is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Miyaichi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miyaichi misses with a wild combination.
Matthews fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miyaichi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miyaichi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Matthews to counter with a crisp jab.
Matthews is looking to clinch but Miyaichi is avoiding it.
Matthews misses with a hook
so Miyaichi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Miyaichi from controlling successfully.
Ryo Miyaichi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miyaichi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miyaichi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyaichi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miyaichi is looking to take a break and control but Matthews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miyaichi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miyaichi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Miyaichi wants to take a breather but Matthews manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Miyaichi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miyaichi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyaichi trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Matthews looking for a sweep. Not yet Matthews, not yet.
Matthews pulls Miyaichi in close to prevent any damage.
Miyaichi is looking to advance position but Matthews has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyaichi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matthews prevents Miyaichi from getting the reversal.
Matthews can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miyaichi is looking to escape.
Miyaichi is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miyaichi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miyaichi can't escape the position.
Miyaichi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miyaichi reaches up and holds on to Matthews to control the position.
Miyaichi is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryo Miyaichi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Miyaichi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miyaichi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Miyaichi stalling away here and it's allowed Matthews to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Matthews looking for a sweep. Not yet Matthews, not yet.
Miyaichi tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthews is retaining full guard.
Miyaichi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matthews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miyaichi advances position into side control!
Miyaichi is looking to take a break and control but Matthews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matthews is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyaichi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Miyaichi tries to move to mount but Matthews blocks the move with his legs.
Miyaichi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Matthews is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Miyaichi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Miyaichi working the head and body with strikes.
An elbow from Miyaichi crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Miyaichi is trying to get an arm triangle but Matthews is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miyaichi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Miyaichi tries to score with some ground and pound. Matthews controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Matthews is not content to let Miyaichi control the position.
Miyaichi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matthews knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyaichi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Matthews is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Miyaichi tries for a kimura but Matthews is defending well.
Matthews is looking for a sweep.
Matthews is working hard here to advance position.
Miyaichi working the ground and pound but Matthews is defending the strikes.
Craig Matthews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miyaichi is looking to take a break and control but Matthews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miyaichi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Miyaichi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matthews has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miyaichi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Matthews rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Miyaichi's guard! Nice work there by Matthews!
Matthews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Miyaichi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Miyaichi 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Ryo Miyaichi!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Ryo Miyaichi!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Ryo Miyaichi!
Ryo Miyaichi wins by unanimous decision!
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hype
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