PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kira Miyata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyata comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Boa - Energetic kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Burton
vs
Miyata

180 cm
32
158 lbs
21 - 12 - 1

171 cm
34
153 lbs
27 - 17 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition
Urban Fighter

Urban Fighter
Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

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 21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kira Miyata!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Burton shoots in and gets a takedown into Miyata's guard.
Miyata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miyata is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Burton trying to control but Miyata postures up.
Miyata not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miyata throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miyata's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miyata's back!
Miyata is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Miyata wants to control his opponent's hands but Burton gets his hands free.
Miyata is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Miyata keeps trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Burton has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Miyata has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Burton.
Burton misses with an elbow to the head.
Miyata can't escape the position.
Miyata is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Burton trying to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Burton gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Burton gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Burton apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Nice jab there from Miyata.
Burton defending well as Miyata loads up on a big left hand.
It appears Burton was looking to counter with a kick there.
Miyata lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Miyata has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Burton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Miyata or perhaps it was just good defense by Burton, which made it look bad.
Burton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Miyata throws a series of punches but Burton avoids them all with ease.
Miyata keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miyata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miyata to score with a decent uppercut.
Miyata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miyata.
Burton misses with a looping right.
Miyata just misses with a punch to the body.
Burton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Miyata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Miyata is out of range.
A slow jab from Miyata misses its intended target.
A cross from Miyata lands.
Miyata moves away from the strike by Burton.
Burton blocks a jab.
Burton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miyata avoids it really well and circles away.
Burton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miyata lands a leg kick that knocks Burton off balance momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Burton scores with a takedown into Miyata's guard.
Burton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyata has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Burton has passed into side control.
Miyata tries to bench press Burton off him but Burton keeps the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyata manages to get back to half guard.
Burton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Miyata manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jack Burton will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Miyata throws an overhand right that lands on Burton's shoulder, as Burton tries to avoid the shot.
Miyata lands with an overhand left.
Burton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Miyata throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burton on the side of the head.
Miyata checks a low kick from Burton.
Miyata cracks Burton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Miyata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miyata lands a jab to the nose.
Miyata lands a nice shot to the body.

Miyata changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An elbow from Miyata crashes against the mat.
Burton is not content to let Miyata control the position.
Miyata tries to move to full mount but Burton actually manages to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burton defending well though.
Burton wants to get back to full guard.
Miyata throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burton trying to control here.
Miyata performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jack Burton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Miyata is looking for a kimura but Burton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miyata to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burton trying to hold on to Miyata's head to control him but Miyata postures up.
Miyata trying to mount his opponent but Burton defends it.
Miyata throws a strike but Burton avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Burton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Burton is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyata misses with a leg kick
and Burton counters with a body kick that stops Miyata in his tracks momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miyata.
Miyata avoids a kick to the body.
Kira Miyata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyata pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Burton back to the cage. Miyata follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Miyata cracks Burton with an open hand slap.
Burton misses with a kick to the body.
Miyata throws a hook but Burton avoids it easily.
Burton walks into a stiff left hand from Miyata.
Burton throws a body kick that misses.
Miyata swats away the attempt to clinch by Burton.
Good exchange - Miyata coming out on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton throws a right hand that misses
and Miyata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyata checks a low kick from Burton.
Burton misses with a kick to the body.
Burton lands a front kick.

Burton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Miyata is not content to let Burton control the position.
Miyata is looking to regain half guard here but Burton keeps moving and retains side control.
Burton wants to control but Miyata is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kira Miyata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Miyata throws a right hand that Burton ducks under and follows up with a left that Burton also avoids with ease.
Burton is looking to counter with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Burton.
Jab from Burton.
Miyata lands with a cross.
Burton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miyata tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burton ducks under a wild hook from Miyata.
Miyata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miyata.
Burton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miyata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton tries to work over Miyata's front leg with a kick but Miyata checks it.
A jab from Miyata misses.
Miyata misses with a hook.
Burton connects with a crisp jab.
Burton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miyata.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burton moves out of range of the strikes.
Miyata throws a hook but Burton avoids it easily.
Burton looks to land a body kick but Miyata moved away.
Kira Miyata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miyata closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burton circles away.
Burton throws the left hand but Miyata avoids the punch easily.
Burton throws a body kick that misses.
Burton shoots in for a takedown but Miyata shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miyata uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burton has time to react.
Burton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burton slips under a jab.
Burton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata cracks a nice hook into Burton's ribs.
Miyata thuds a left hand into Burton's body.
Miyata throws a jab when Burton was well out of range.
Miyata checks a low kick from Burton.
Miyata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burton.
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!
Jab, jab by Miyata - just one landing.
Burton is looking to slow Miyata down with leg kicks.
Miyata connects with a looping right hand.
Burton throws a head kick but Miyata moves out of range.
Miyata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burton circles away quickly and effectively.
Burton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Miyata throws out a loose jab but Burton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burton drops his hands momentarily and Miyata takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Miyata scores with a four punch combination!
Burton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Miyata changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miyata takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miyata throws a body shot but no joy.
Miyata throws a right hand that misses

and Burton counters by moving into the clinch.
Burton tries to work over Miyata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miyata gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyata is looking for a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Burton as the two fighters clinch.
Burton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miyata is pushing Burton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burton.
Burton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burton.
Burton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Burton has Miyata pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miyata manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miyata misses with some punches.
Miyata scores with a shot to the side of Burton's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyata is looking for a takedown.
Burton blocks a body shot from Miyata.
Burton wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from Burton.
Miyata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Miyata has Burton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Miyata pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Burton tumbling to the mat - Miyata dives into Burton's guard.
Miyata trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kira Miyata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miyata has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kira Miyata!
After winning the bout, Kira Miyata thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.