PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tsutomu Miyazaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nils Holgersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Miyazaki
vs
Holgersson

165 cm
21
140 lbs
8 - 2 - 2

172 cm
27
151 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Meet the Future

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Tsutomu Miyazaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nils Holgersson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holgersson checks a leg kick.
Holgersson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nils Holgersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyazaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holgersson.
Miyazaki blocks a low kick nicely.
Miyazaki closes the distance and clinches up with Holgersson, looking for a takedown. Miyazaki pushes Holgersson against the cage but Holgersson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holgersson misses with a hook. Miyazaki ducked under it nicely.
Miyazaki wants to land a leg kick but Holgersson is out of range.
Miyazaki shoots for a takedown but Holgersson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Miyazaki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Holgersson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holgersson.
Miyazaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Holgersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyazaki lands a couple of digs.
Miyazaki won't allow Holgersson to sweep him here.
Miyazaki postures up in Holgersson's guard and throws a big left but Holgersson blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holgersson is on top in guard.
Miyazaki is pulling down on Holgersson's head. It's preventing any offense from Holgersson, at least for the moment.
Miyazaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miyazaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miyazaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holgersson's guard.

Holgersson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miyazaki works over Holgersson with some ground and pound from guard.
Miyazaki wants to control from the top but Holgersson keeps moving.

Holgersson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Miyazaki has passed into half guard!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyazaki working Holgersson over with strikes.
Holgersson is looking to improve his position.
Miyazaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holgersson keeps working.
Holgersson trying to control here.
Holgersson is staying active underneath Miyazaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Holgersson gets back to full guard.
Holgersson keeping moving, preventing Miyazaki from controlling successfully.
Miyazaki is in close to Holgersson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holgersson keeping moving, preventing Miyazaki from controlling successfully.
Holgersson wants to stand but Miyazaki is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki trying to control but Holgersson is working from the bottom.
Holgersson looking for a sweep. Not yet Holgersson, not yet.
Holgersson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miyazaki lands a couple of elbows.
Miyazaki postures up in Holgersson's guard and throws a big left but Holgersson blocks it.
Miyazaki won't allow Holgersson to sweep him here.
Miyazaki won't allow Holgersson to get back to his feet.
Miyazaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Miyazaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miyazaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Holgersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holgersson is controlling Miyazaki's posture.
Holgersson wants to stand but Miyazaki is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki with a nice head shot there.
Miyazaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Holgersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyazaki cracks Holgersson with a solid left hand.
Miyazaki works over Holgersson with some ground and pound from guard.
Miyazaki is pushing down on Holgersson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holgersson is fighting to maintain full guard but Miyazaki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Holgersson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Holgersson tries to roll over but Miyazaki keeps him under control.
Miyazaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holgersson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holgersson is looking for a sweep. Miyazaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyazaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miyazaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Holgersson moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsutomu Miyazaki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice defenses there by Miyazaki.
Holgersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Holgersson missing with a left hand there. Miyazaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Holgersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Holgersson misses the target.
Holgersson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Miyazaki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Holgersson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holgersson keeping moving, preventing Miyazaki from controlling successfully.
Miyazaki throwing strikes from guard but Holgersson blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyazaki won't allow Holgersson to sweep him here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Holgersson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miyazaki manages to get himself to full guard.
Holgersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyazaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Miyazaki is looking for a triangle but Holgersson pushes his legs off easily.
Miyazaki is trying to keep Holgersson in close.
Holgersson wants to stand but Miyazaki is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyazaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holgersson is one step ahead there.
Miyazaki striking off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Holgersson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miyazaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holgersson has managed to get both his arms back between Miyazaki's legs - danger averted.
Miyazaki has Holgersson pulled in close to control his posture.
Holgersson trying to control but Miyazaki is working from the bottom.

Miyazaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holgersson defends well.
Holgersson passes Miyazaki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tsutomu Miyazaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Holgersson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyazaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Miyazaki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A swing and a miss from Holgersson.
Miyazaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holgersson.
Holgersson misses with a body shot

and Miyazaki counters with a shoot takedown. Holgersson fights it but they end up in guard.
Miyazaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Holgersson has momentary wrist control but Miyazaki slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holgersson is on top in guard.
Holgersson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Miyazaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holgersson postures up in Miyazaki's guard and throws a big left but Miyazaki blocks it.
Holgersson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Miyazaki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Holgersson uses it to pass to side control.
Holgersson wants to control but Miyazaki is keeping him busy.
Holgersson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on Miyazaki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miyazaki tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Miyazaki is trying to control Holgersson's posture but Holgersson avoids it.
Holgersson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Miyazaki's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miyazaki is looking to regain half guard here but Holgersson keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tsutomu Miyazaki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Miyazaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Holgersson throws a hook to the side of Miyazaki's head but Miyazaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holgersson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miyazaki.
Holgersson throws a hook but Miyazaki avoids it easily.
Holgersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Holgersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miyazaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holgersson misses with a lunging right hand

and Miyazaki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Holgersson is looking to escape.
Miyazaki wants to take a breather but Holgersson is having none of it.
Holgersson tries to get to full guard but Miyazaki has control of the leg.
Holgersson is pressing down on Miyazaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miyazaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holgersson's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyazaki with a nice head shot there.
Miyazaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Holgersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyazaki working some strikes from top position.
Miyazaki distracts Holgersson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Miyazaki won't allow Holgersson to sweep him here.
Miyazaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Miyazaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miyazaki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Miyazaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Holgersson wants to stand and escape but Miyazaki is having none of it.
Miyazaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miyazaki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holgersson is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Miyazaki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holgersson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Holgersson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Miyazaki asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Miyazaki cracks Holgersson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Miyazaki is chipping away with strikes.
Miyazaki cracks Holgersson with a big elbow.
Miyazaki is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Holgersson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Miyazaki is looking to take a break and control but Holgersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holgersson is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki looks up at the clock and then as Holgersson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Miyazaki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Miyazaki wants to control but Holgersson is keeping him busy.
Holgersson is trying to get back to half guard.

Miyazaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holgersson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Miyazaki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Miyazaki working the head and body with strikes.
Miyazaki working the head with strikes.
Holgersson tries to bench press Miyazaki off him but Miyazaki keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson struggling a bit here.
Miyazaki landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Holgersson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Miyazaki working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holgersson is looking for a sweep.
Holgersson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Holgersson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Miyazaki manages to get to full guard.
Miyazaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holgersson.
Nils Holgersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Miyazaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holgersson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miyazaki wants to sweep here but Holgersson controlling him for the moment.
Miyazaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tsutomu Miyazaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miyazaki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsutomu Miyazaki!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tsutomu Miyazaki thanked FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).