PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shigeo Miyato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Kremer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Miyato
vs
Kremer

174 cm
27
177 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

180 cm
28
171 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Shigeo Miyato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Kremer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Kremer.
Miyato misses with a body kick.
Miyato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A bone on bone clash there as Kremer blocks the leg kick.
Kremer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Miyato shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kremer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Miyato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kremer is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kremer working a defensive guard here.
Miyato wants to pass the guard but Kremer is keeping the position.
Miyato stays in close to Kremer's body and controls the position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyato slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kremer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Kremer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miyato sees it coming and defends easily.

Kremer seems to be working for a kimura but Miyato defends the submission attempt.
Miyato gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyato seems keen to control Kremer's posture.
Miyato keeping full guard, as Kremer tries to pass.
Miyato is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kremer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kremer is fighting to break Miyato's control of his arms but Miyato is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Miyato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miyato is adopting a defensive guard.
Kremer is looking to advance position but Miyato has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Miyato avoids the attempt from Kremer to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyato trying to control but Kremer is having none of it.
Kremer is trying to escape the mount but Miyato keeps good control and instead manages to take Kremer's back.

Miyato working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Miyato is looking for the choke from the back position but Kremer is controlling his hands well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kremer prevents Miyato from getting a body triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kremer wants to control his opponent's hands but Miyato gets his hands free.

Miyato seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Kremer's chin but Kremer turns very nicely into Miyato's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Kremer.
Kremeris looking to pass into half guard but Miyato pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Miyato is in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Miyato dives in and grabs Kremer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kremer pushes down on Miyato's head and hops out.
Shigeo Miyato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Miyato.

Miyato working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kremer wants to control but Miyato postures up.
Miyato tries to move to mount but Kremer blocks the move with his legs.

Miyato working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Miyato wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kremer keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyato is really struggling to control Kremer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kremer can't do much from the bottom here.
Miyato trying to control the action but Kremer is working from the bottom.
Kremer wants to control but Miyato postures up.

Miyato is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kremer has escaped the position, nice work there.

Miyato is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kremer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miyato tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kremer's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kremer can't do much from the bottom here.

Miyato tries for a kimura but Kremer is defending well.
Kremer wants to control but Miyato postures up.

Miyato goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kremer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Miyato's guard! Nice work there by Kremer!

Kremer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miyato manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kremer has Miyato in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyato trying to control but Kremer is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Shigeo Miyato wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Miyato shoots in looking for a takedown but Kremer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miyato's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kremer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Miyato tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kremer is able to avoid easily.
Miyato throws the kick towards the body but Kremer avoids it.
Miyato misses with a body kick.

Miyato drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kremer trying his best to control but Miyato has mounted him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Miyato jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kremer is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kremer and Miyato has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kremer wants to control but Miyato postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shigeo Miyato dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kremer shoots in looking for a takedown but Miyato manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kremer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Miyato decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kremer is not content to let Miyato control the position.
Kremer trying to control from the bottom.

Kremer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miyato seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kremer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Miyato is looking for a kimura here.
Kremer is trying to control but can't.

Miyato is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kremer is just riding it out for now. Miyato eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kremer trying to control but Miyato postures up.

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

Kremer is defending against the submission attempts here by Miyato.
Miyato trying to mount his opponent but Kremer defends it.
Kremer wants to control but Miyato is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Miyato seems to be looking for submissions.

Miyato is looking for a kimura here.

Miyato is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kremer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miyato.

Miyato seems to be working for a kimura but Kremer defends the submission attempt.
Kremer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyato is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Miyato is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kremer defends it well.
Kremer won't allow Miyato to pass to mount.
Kremer is in trouble now - Miyato has advanced to mount!
Miyato controlling the pace for now.
Kremer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Miyato looking to control but Kremer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyato is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kremer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kremer tries to hold on but Miyato pushes him away.

Miyato working for a submission but Kremer is keeping him at bay.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Miyato moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kremer has worked his arm free - good work by Kremer!

And that's the end of the fight!
Shigeo Miyato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miyato has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shigeo Miyato!