PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joao Miyao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naitsyrk Akpreic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Miyao
vs
Akpreic

178 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
26
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)
MB Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Miyao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Naitsyrk Akpreic!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akpreic shoots in looking for a takedown. Miyao tries to sprawl out of it but Akpreic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miyao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Akpreic fails with a takedown attempt.

Miyao fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Akpreic to the ground. Miyao is now in Akpreic's guard.
Miyao controlling from the top position.
Akpreic looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Akpreic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Akpreic keeping full guard, as Miyao tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyao won't allow Akpreic to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Akpreic is on top in guard.

Akpreic trying to control but Miyao is working from the bottom.
Miyao trying to keep a closed guard but Akpreic is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyao controlling Akpreic's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Akpreic passes into half guard.
Akpreic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miyao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Miyao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miyao regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Akpreic.

Akpreic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miyao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miyao has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akpreic being controlled here, momentarily.

Akpreic has his foot on Miyao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miyao works his way back into a safe position though.
Miyao advances to half guard.
Well, if Miyao is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Akpreic is looking for a sweep. Miyao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miyao is thwarting Akpreic's attempts to control the position.
Akpreic is looking for a sweep. Miyao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akpreic works his way to full guard. Good work.

Akpreic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miyao defends well.
Miyao postures up.
Miyao has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyao sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Miyao wants to pass the guard but Akpreic is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Miyao dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Miyao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Akpreic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Akpreic wants to pass the guard but Miyao is keeping the position.

Miyao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akpreic is aware though and is defending well.
Akpreic with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

Miyao wants to pass the guard but Akpreic is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyao stopping the sweep attempt from Akpreic.
Akpreic is looking to sweep but instead, Miyao has passed into half guard.
Akpreic trying to control but Miyao postures up.
Akpreic tries to roll over but Miyao keeps him under control.
Miyao trying to control the pace.
Akpreic is trying to maintain the position but Miyao is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miyao performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Akpreic looking for a kimura from the bottom but Miyao passes into side control!
Miyao happy to just control the position for now.
Miyao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akpreic can do to turn this around?

Akpreic reaches up around Miyao's neck trying to control. But Miyao takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Akpreic! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Akpreic is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Miyao celebrates the victory with the fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joao Miyao!