PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shigeo Miyato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 2 and Shigeo Miyato. Rickenbacker v.2 comes to the cage accompanied by Back Stabber!. Shigeo Miyato has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rickenbacker v.2
vs
Miyato

175 cm
29
180 lbs
24 - 11 - 0

174 cm
33
177 lbs
19 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gibson Rickenbacker v.2!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shigeo Miyato!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Rickenbacker v.2 checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Miyato walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rickenbacker v.2 checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rickenbacker v.2 fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rickenbacker v.2 feints and then cracks Miyato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miyato down.
Miyato avoids the head kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Miyato ducks under a wild hook from Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to clinch up but Miyato circles away and keeps his distance.
Miyato throws a leg kick

and Rickenbacker v.2 holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Rickenbacker v.2 pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miyato avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Miyato checks a leg kick nicely.
Rickenbacker v.2 looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Rickenbacker v.2.
Miyato throws a low kick, looking for Rickenbacker v.2's leg but Rickenbacker v.2 calmly moves out of range.
Rickenbacker v.2 scores with a head kick. Miyato tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Shigeo Miyato has been cut.
Miyato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick but Miyato moves out of range.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a wild body kick that Miyato sees coming a mile off.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a high kick!
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a leg kick that is checked

and Miyato counters with a takedown into side control.
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!

Miyato swings around for an armbar but Rickenbacker v.2 sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Miyato's guard.

Rickenbacker v.2 avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyato is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Rickenbacker v.2 got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miyato has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rickenbacker v.2 has managed to get both his arms back between Miyato's legs - danger averted.
Rickenbacker v.2 controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rickenbacker v.2's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rickenbacker v.2 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyato is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rickenbacker v.2 with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Rickenbacker v.2 fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miyato, pushing him back against the cage.
Rickenbacker v.2 gets underhooks to prevent Miyato's takedown attempt.
Rickenbacker v.2 using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miyato has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land a knee to the head but Miyato blocks with his arms.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miyato wants a takedown.
Rickenbacker v.2 stalling against the cage.
Miyato changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rickenbacker v.2 fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shigeo Miyato.
Miyato lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rickenbacker v.2's sensitive parts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Miyato misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Miyato misses
and Rickenbacker v.2 counters with a body kick.

Rickenbacker v.2 closes the distance and clinches.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land a knee to the head but Miyato blocks with his arms.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rickenbacker v.2 with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rickenbacker v.2 avoiding damage.
Rickenbacker v.2 connects with a nasty looking knee right to Miyato's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shigeo Miyato's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Miyato throws a leg kick
and Rickenbacker v.2 counters with a nice body kick.

Rickenbacker v.2 clinches up with Miyato and pushes him back against the cage.
Miyato blocks an elbow strike.
Rickenbacker v.2 landing knees to the head.
Rickenbacker v.2 with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rickenbacker v.2 looking to throw knees to the head but Miyato is blocking nicely.
Miyato takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short left from Rickenbacker v.2.
Miyato tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rickenbacker v.2 stalling against the cage.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a knee to the head but Miyato blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miyato has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land a knee to the head but Miyato blocks with his arms.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a knee strike.
Miyato drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rickenbacker v.2 looking to throw knees to the head but Miyato is blocking nicely.
Miyato is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shigeo Miyato.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with an elbow over the top.
Rickenbacker v.2 with a knee to the head.

That has opened up Shigeo Miyato's cut even more.
Rickenbacker v.2 looking to throw knees to the head but Miyato is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rickenbacker v.2 - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rickenbacker v.2 connects with a knee to the head.
Miyato takes an elbow to the temple.
Rickenbacker v.2 stops a takedown attempt from Miyato.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rickenbacker v.2 just misses with a elbow thrown towards Miyato's brow.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miyato is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rickenbacker v.2 is defending well.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rickenbacker v.2 using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miyato has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands an elbow inside that Miyato shrugs off.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a knee to the head but Miyato blocks it.
Miyato being controlled against the cage.
Rickenbacker v.2 creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miyato's defenses.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands an elbow inside.

The cut above Shigeo Miyato's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Miyato has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rickenbacker v.2 avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Miyato can't get the takedown.
Rickenbacker v.2 looking to throw knees to the head but Miyato is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Rickenbacker v.2.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rickenbacker v.2 just misses with a elbow thrown towards Miyato's brow.
Rickenbacker v.2 leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a knee to the head.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a knee to the head but Miyato blocks it.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a big knee! That's hurt Miyato! Oh, he's all over the place! Rickenbacker v.2 lands another knee that sends Miyato to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gibson Rickenbacker v.2!
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.