PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kira Miyata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dixie Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyata kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Boa - Energetic. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Miyata
vs
Small

171 cm
34
153 lbs
26 - 17 - 0

167 cm
27
155 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

Voodoo Nutrition

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 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kira Miyata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dixie Small!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Small slaps away a takedown attempt from Miyata, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miyata throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kira Miyata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyata scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Miyata has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID266K) in the buildup to the fight.
Miyata catches Small with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Miyata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Small misses with an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Miyata.
A jab from Miyata misses.
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyata scores with a jab to the jaw.
Miyata slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Small scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Small defending well as Miyata loads up on a big left hand.
Small is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miyata.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miyata lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Miyata throws a body punch but Small moves out of range.
Small tries to bum rush Miyata with a series of wild strikes but Miyata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miyata lands an overhand right.
Miyata swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Small counters with a right hand to the body.
Small scores with a sloppy right hand. Miyata should have avoided that one.
Small takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miyata fails with the takedown
letting Small counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Small.
Miyata is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyata fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kira Miyata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyata shoots in for a takedown but Small shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been informed that Small has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miyata.
Miyata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miyata blocks a jab.
Miyata misses with a few strikes there.
Small is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Small clinches up with Miyata and pushes him back against the cage.

Small tightens his grip and picks Miyata up, before dumping him to the ground. Miyata manages to land in guard.
Small trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Small trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Miyata looking for a guillotine here but Small defends easily.
Small is looking to work some ground and pound but Miyata has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small with a flurry of punches that miss.
Small engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Small throwing strikes but missing.
Miyata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Small missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Small loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miyata wants to sweep here but Small controlling him for the moment.
Small throwing strikes but missing.
Miyata seems keen to control Small's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Small is looking to work some ground and pound but Miyata has wrist control.
Small trying to control but Miyata is working from the bottom.
Small chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small throws a big elbow that misses.
Small postures up and lands a big shot to Miyata's brow.
Miyata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miyata manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Small manages to get himself to full guard.

Miyata won't allow Small to sweep him here.

Small has his foot on Miyata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miyata works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dixie Small will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Miyata misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Small was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miyata misses with a left hand
letting Small counter with a right hand.
Small fails with a takedown attempt.
Small throws a jab but it's blocked by Miyata.
Miyata darts in trying to clinch
and Small counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Small showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miyata.
Kira Miyata is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miyata fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot.
Small misses with an uppercut
and Miyata counters with a series of strikes. Small will be more careful next time no doubt.
Miyata tries to clinch

and Small counters with a takedown into side control.
Small working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Miyata is trying to control Small's posture but Small avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Small postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Small connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Miyata some visible discomfort.
Miyata is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Small off and has taken his back!
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!
Small tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyata keeps control of the position easily here as Small tries to buck him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small tries to break free.
Small is still trying to improve position.
Miyata is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Small up.
Small trying to control the hands but Miyata won't let him.
Small tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Miyata is persistently looking for the submission but Small is defending it well.
Small tries to roll but Miyata sticks to his back.
Miyata lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Small.
Miyata is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Small's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Miyata has got his arm under Small's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Small has spun round into Miyata's guard beautifully! Well done that man!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Miyata is looking to cinch up a triangle. Small throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Miyata's body to avoid the submission. Miyata has instead reached around Small's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Miyata arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kira Miyata!
A very excited looking Kira Miyata made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Dixie Small was interviewed post fight and said 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.