PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akira Mishima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lilb ss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Akira Mishima has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Mishima
vs
ss

183 cm
27
165 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

164 cm
27
163 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Mishima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lilb ss!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mishima tries a head kick but it misses.
Mishima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mishima moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mishima throws a head kick but ss moves out of range.
Mishima throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mishima throws a head kick but ss moves out of range.
Akira Mishima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mishima wants to clinch up but ss keeps it at a distance.
Mishima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
ss blocks a head kick by Mishima.
ss avoids the head kick by Mishima.
Mishima throws a head kick that misses.
Mishima throws a head kick that misses.
ss avoids the head kick by Mishima.
Mishima dodges the punch combination from ss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishima avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mishima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mishima gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and ss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
ss circles away from the clinch attempt

and ss counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mishima!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mishima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mishima regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishima is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, ss seems content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lilb ss.
Mishima throws a head kick but ss moves out of range.
ss should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishima misses with a takedown

and ss counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by ss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mishima looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
ss controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lilb ss was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mishima throws a head kick that misses.
Mishima doesn't succeed with the takedown
and ss counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Mishima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mishima throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mishima pivots, looking for a leg kick but ss is out of range and Mishima settles back down.
Mishima throws a head kick that half lands.
Mishima thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on ss if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mishima fails with the takedown
and ss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mishima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mishima throws a head kick but ss moves out of range.
Mishima wants to clinch but ss slips to the side

and ss counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mishima is breathing heavily.

ss stands up from guard. Let's bang!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
ss avoids the head kick by Mishima.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lilb ss 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.

ss throws a jab when Mishima was well out of range.
Mishima throws a head kick but ss moves out of range.
Mishima throws a quick head kick that skims the top of ss's head.
Mishima throws a head kick that misses.
Mishima feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to ss's calf.
Mishima throws a head kick that misses.
Mishima with a poor takedown

and ss counters with a shoot takedown. Mishima fights it but they end up in guard.
ss controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lilb ss was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mishima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mishima throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Mishima there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

ss manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mishima on his heels. He'll look to pass Mishima's guard now, I'm sure.

Mishima is looking for a triangle here but ss uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

ss stands up and beckons Mishima to his feet.
Mishima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishima doesn't succeed with the takedown

and ss counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by ss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mishima being controlled here, momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lilb ss.
Mishima dives in and grabs ss's left leg, looking for a takedown. ss pushes down on Mishima's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Mishima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mishima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akira Mishima is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Mishima.
Mishima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mishima misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mishima throws a sloppy head kick and ss moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishima tries to clinch

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

ss gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
ss misses with a wild combination.
Mishima is looking to land body kicks.
Mishima with a lazy takedown attempt

and ss counters by moving into the clinch.

Mishima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

ss moves into range and clinches up with Mishima.

ss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mishima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mishima looks to land a body kick but ss moved away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mishima tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mishima throws a wild body kick that ss sees coming a mile off.

ss closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
ss is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Mishima looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ss prevents Mishima from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lilb ss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Mishima gets caught flat footed, as ss shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Mishima has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. ss is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mishima.

ss stands up and we're back to a striking position.
ss blocks a head kick by Mishima.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mishima tries to sprawl but ss drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lilb ss was stalling too much, according to the referee.
ss avoids the head kick by Mishima.
A head kick misses from Mishima.
Mishima throws a low kick but ss avoids it.
Mishima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ss.
Mishima pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

ss closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mishima to the mat! Mishima manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

ss stands up from Mishima's guard - ss perhaps looking for a knockout.
ss blocks a head kick by Mishima.
Mishima tries a head kick but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mishima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Mishima.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishima throws a solid leg kick but ss takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mishima.
Mishima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
ss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mishima misses with a head kick.
ss misses with a jab, cross combination.

ss scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Akira Mishima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

ss stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ss avoids the head kick by Mishima.
Mishima slips a jab from ss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mishima tries to clinch up

and ss counters with a shoot takedown. Mishima fights it but they end up in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lilb ss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got ss 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lilb ss!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lilb ss made sure he mentioned - - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - -, along with how happy he was to win his fight.