PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Mishima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boom Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mishima comes to the ring accompanied by Super Troopers German Techno. Boom has chosen Punks Jump Up to Get Beat Down as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mishima
vs
Boom

187 cm
24
175 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

176 cm
26
172 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Mishima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boom Boom!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boom drives through with a takedown into Mishima's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Boom throwing strikes from guard but Mishima blocks nicely.

Mishima working for a triangle but Boom defends it easily.
Mishima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mishima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boom scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mishima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boom postures up.
Boom wants to stand but Mishima has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Mishima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mishima wants to sweep here but Boom controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom wants to stand but Mishima has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mishima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boom lands a couple of elbows.
Boom wants to control from the top but Mishima keeps moving.
Mishima working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boom.
Boom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boom postures up in Mishima's guard and throws a big left but Mishima blocks it.
Boom wants to control from the top but Mishima keeps moving.
Mishima preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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.
Boom looking to pass the guard.
Boom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boom postures up.

Boom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boom is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mishima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boom wants to pass the guard but Mishima is keeping the position.

Boom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mishima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boom has managed to get both his arms back between Mishima's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boom postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mishima is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boom, into his guard.
Boom wants to sweep but no luck.
Boom wants to get back to his feet but Mishima is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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

Mishima is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Boom is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Boom has escaped and now he's on top!
Mishima is trying to keep Boom in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom lands a couple of digs.
Boom is looking to work some ground and pound but Mishima has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mishima is on top in guard.
Mishima wants to pass the guard but Boom is keeping the position.

Boom has his foot on Mishima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mishima works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom wants to get back to his feet but Mishima is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mishima drops back looking for a leg! Boom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boom manages to kick Mishima off! Mishima jumps back into Boom's guard.
Mishima forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boom Boom dominated that round.
That's time! Mishima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mishima gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Mishima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boom defends it easily.

Boom is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mishima is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mishima has escaped and now he's on top!
Mishima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boom is trying to keep Mishima in close.

Boom is looking for a triangle but Mishima pushes his legs off easily.
Mishima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boom is keeping the position for now.
Mishima scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishima trying to control but Boom is working from the bottom.
Mishima won't allow Boom to get back to his feet.
Boom throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mishima passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boom is trying to control Mishima's posture but Mishima avoids it.
Boom is pushing Mishima's head away, looking to escape. Mishima manages to hold on to the position though.
Mishima tries to move to mount but Boom blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Boom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mishima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boom keeps working.
Boom is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mishima is working for a submission of some sort.
Mishima is trying to control the action in half guard but Boom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mishima is really struggling to control Boom but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mishima is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mishima has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mishima raining down shots from the mount!
Boom slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Boom actively working from the bottom here.
Boom is staying active underneath Mishima, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishima trying to pass the guard but Boom defending well.

Mishima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mishima.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Boom is refusing to be controlled, as Mishima sits in half guard.
Boom is trying to get back to full guard.

Boom actively working from the bottom here.
Boom is staying active underneath Mishima, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mishima thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom is looking for a sweep. Mishima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mishima trying to control the action but Boom is working from the bottom.
Boom tries to kick Mishima off but Mishima keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mishima wants to take a breather but Boom is having none of it.
Mishima prevents Boom from improving his position.
Boom gets back to full guard.
Mishima trying to control the position from guard on top but Boom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boom wants to stand but Mishima is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mishima trying to control but Boom is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinya Mishima dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Mishima fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mishima circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shinya Mishima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Boom closes the distance and clinches.
Boom putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mishima in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Boom has Mishima pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Boom pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Mishima tumbling to the mat - Boom dives into Mishima's guard.
Boom scoring with some ground and pound.
Mishima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mishima working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boom.
Mishima working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mishima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Boom has gone for a leg lock! Mishima slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boom's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mishima is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Boom is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Boom has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boom throwing strikes from guard but Mishima blocks nicely.

Mishima has his foot on Boom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boom works his way back into a safe position though.

Mishima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boom is aware though and is defending well.
Boom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mishima is keeping the position for now.
Boom connects with a couple of short punches.
Boom wants to control from the top but Mishima keeps moving.
Boom stopping the sweep attempt from Mishima.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom passes Mishima's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boom trying to control the action but Mishima is working from the bottom.
Mishima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mishima.
Mishima keeping moving, preventing Boom from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom lands a couple of elbows.

Mishima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boom trying to control the position from guard on top but Mishima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boom throws an elbow that misses. Mishima uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boom's guard. Nice move by Mishima!
Boom looking to control.

Boom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mishima forces his way into half guard.

Mishima is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Boom is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shinya Mishima!