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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Underestimated Dillashaw Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kira Miyata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyata has chosen Boa - Energetic as his entrance music. 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.
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154 lbs
25 - 20 - 1 |
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153 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
25 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Underestimated Dillashaw Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kira Miyata!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyata misses with an uppercut. Dillashaw Junior saw that one coming.
Miyata misses with an uppercut. Dillashaw Junior saw that one coming.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to counter the offense by Miyata and move into the clinch.
Dillashaw Junior wants to clinch.
Miyata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dillashaw Junior tries to clinch there but Miyata circles away.
Miyata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw Junior looks to land a right hand but Miyata moved out of range.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a body shot.
Miyata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miyata, pushing him back against the cage.
Miyata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dillashaw Junior throws a punch but it's blocked by Miyata.
Miyata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dillashaw Junior throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miyata blocks it with crossed arms.
Dillashaw Junior misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miyata.
Dillashaw Junior unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dillashaw Junior.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior lands an uppercut.
Miyata has Dillashaw Junior pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dillashaw Junior manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miyata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dillashaw Junior.
Miyata on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Dillashaw Junior tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Miyata is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Donk. Dillashaw Junior catches Miyata right on the button with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dillashaw Junior.
Miyata moves out of range of the body kick.
Miyata throws a counter combo.
Miyata misses with a lunging right hand
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a right hand to the body.
Dillashaw Junior lands with an uppercut that bounces Miyata off the cage and back into range.
Dillashaw Junior avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick
and Miyata counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Miyata.
Miyata lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick
and Miyata counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dillashaw Junior fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miyata.
Dillashaw Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miyata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A cross from Dillashaw Junior lands.
Dillashaw Junior tries to clinch but Miyata is having none of it.
Dillashaw Junior takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior tests Miyata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dillashaw Junior lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Miyata has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Miyata and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A punch lands to the side of Miyata 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dillashaw Junior forces Miyata back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyata blocking some punches.
Miyata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dillashaw Junior throws a knee to the head but misses.
Miyata is trying to push Dillashaw Junior away but Dillashaw Junior has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Miyata is trying to push Dillashaw Junior away but Dillashaw Junior has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Miyata drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dillashaw Junior lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Miyata misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dillashaw Junior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dillashaw Junior is looking for a counter combo.
Miyata misses the jab.
Dillashaw Junior throwing a counter right hand but Miyata manages to avoid it.
Dillashaw Junior 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.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to slow Miyata down with leg kicks.
Miyata misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw Junior lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Miyata checks a leg kick.
Miyata tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice uppercut lands for Miyata. That snapped Dillashaw Junior's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dillashaw Junior.
Miyata misses with a takedown
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dillashaw Junior punishes Miyata's body with a nice straight punch.
Dillashaw Junior avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miyata has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dillashaw Junior finds it's way round the side to connect with Miyata's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to clinch but Miyata is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miyata.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dillashaw Junior.
Miyata swings for the body but Dillashaw Junior moves out of range.
As Miyata tries to get set, Dillashaw Junior tries to push him back and clinch up but Miyata manages to avoid the attempt.
Dillashaw Junior throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Dillashaw Junior. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Dillashaw Junior misses.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillashaw Junior thumps Miyata with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Dillashaw Junior. Beautiful body shot.
Dillashaw Junior tries to clinch up.
Miyata has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dillashaw Junior finds it's way round the side to connect with Miyata's head.
Dillashaw Junior 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.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a shot to the body.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick but Miyata sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miyata drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dillashaw Junior defends it well.
Dillashaw Junior clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyata stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Miyata is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dillashaw Junior pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kira Miyata.
Dillashaw Junior scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dillashaw Junior tries a knee to the head but Miyata blocks it.
Miyata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dillashaw Junior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miyata breaks from the clinch.
Miyata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miyata feints the counter takedown.
Dillashaw Junior darts in and clinches Miyata up against the cage.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a knee to the head.
Miyata misses with some punches.
Miyata is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dillashaw Junior pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dillashaw Junior.
A low kick from Dillashaw Junior is predictable there
and Miyata counters with a shoot takedown. Dillashaw Junior fights it but they end up in guard.
Miyata throwing strikes from guard but Dillashaw Junior blocks nicely.
Miyata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dillashaw Junior is keeping the position for now.
Dillashaw Junior keeping moving, preventing Miyata from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw Junior can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miyata controls the pace.
Dillashaw Junior has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillashaw Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a leg kick.
Kira Miyata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miyata stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dillashaw Junior.
Miyata misses with a hook
and Dillashaw Junior counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dillashaw Junior.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Miyata has Dillashaw Junior pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dillashaw Junior manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dillashaw Junior working aggressively here.
Dillashaw Junior misses with some punches.
Dillashaw Junior throws a knee to the head but misses.
Miyata effectively controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miyata has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dillashaw Junior after a bit of a struggle.
Dillashaw Junior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dillashaw Junior creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miyata throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior is working Miyata over against the cage.
Miyata wants to get back to striking at distance but Dillashaw Junior won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Miyata fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miyata is looking for a takedown.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kira Miyata.
Miyata wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from Dillashaw Junior.
Still in the clinch, Dillashaw Junior scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dillashaw Junior.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miyata can do to turn this around?
Dillashaw Junior tries to throw a body punch but Miyata avoids it by throwing Dillashaw Junior back against the cage.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice knee to the body.
Miyata is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dillashaw Junior pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Miyata's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miyata misses with a punch on the inside.
Miyata is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Miyata swings wildly with an uppercut but Dillashaw Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior misses with the head strike.
Dillashaw Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miyata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miyata.
Miyata misses with some punches.
Dillashaw Junior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch on the inside from Miyata fails to land.
Miyata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miyata.
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!
Miyata misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dillashaw Junior, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Underestimated Dillashaw Junior!
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior 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.
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energy
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hype
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