PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermey Hritzkowin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jermey Hritzkowin enters the cage!

Ricardo Bordignon Miyao
vs
Hritzkowin

171 cm
19
146 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

170 cm
27
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Arcticus University: London

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jermey Hritzkowin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hritzkowin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bordignon Miyao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bordignon Miyao, as that shot connected.

Hritzkowin gets a clinch.
Bordignon Miyao tries to pull guard but Hritzkowin won't allow it.
Hritzkowin tries to work over Bordignon Miyao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bordignon Miyao wants a takedown.
Bordignon Miyao is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hritzkowin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bordignon Miyao blocking some punches.
A short left from Hritzkowin.
Hritzkowin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hritzkowin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Bordignon Miyao successfully pulls guard.
Bordignon Miyao wants to sweep here but Hritzkowin controlling him for the moment.
Hritzkowin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bordignon Miyao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Bordignon Miyao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hritzkowin defends it easily.
Hritzkowin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hritzkowin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hritzkowin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bordignon Miyao wants to sweep but no luck.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control the position.
Bordignon Miyao is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hritzkowin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hritzkowin actively working from the bottom here.

Bordignon Miyao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hritzkowin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hritzkowin wants to control but Bordignon Miyao is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hritzkowin throws a strike from the bottom but Bordignon Miyao passes into side control!
Hritzkowin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Bordignon Miyao is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hritzkowin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hritzkowin is trying to control Bordignon Miyao's posture but Bordignon Miyao avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control the position but Hritzkowin is working away.
Hritzkowin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Hritzkowin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hritzkowin is not content to let Bordignon Miyao control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Bordignon Miyao goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hritzkowin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bordignon Miyao but great work by Hritzkowin.
Bordignon Miyao defending against the ground and pound.
Bordignon Miyao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bordignon Miyao manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bordignon Miyao trying to keep a closed guard but Hritzkowin is proving a slippery customer.
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 Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hritzkowin fakes the leg kick and cracks Bordignon Miyao in the body.
Bordignon Miyao has a takedown stuffed.
Hritzkowin lands a nice looking body kick.
Bordignon Miyao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hritzkowin tries to clinch up.

Hritzkowin has closed the distance and engaged Bordignon Miyao in a clinch.
Bordignon Miyao blocks an uppercut.
Bordignon Miyao tries to pull guard but Hritzkowin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hritzkowin throws an elbow that misses.

Bordignon Miyao successfully pulls guard.
Bordignon Miyao managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bordignon Miyao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bordignon Miyao is pulling down on Hritzkowin's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hritzkowin stays in close to Bordignon Miyao's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hritzkowin forces his way into half guard.
Hritzkowin wants to pass to mount but Bordignon Miyao is defending the position.
Bordignon Miyao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bordignon Miyao wants to control but Hritzkowin is keeping busy.
Well, if Hritzkowin 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bordignon Miyao slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hritzkowin looking to sit in guard and control but Bordignon Miyao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bordignon Miyao wants to pass the guard but Hritzkowin is keeping the position.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control but Hritzkowin is working from the bottom.
Bordignon Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Hritzkowin is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao content to stall in guard here.
Bordignon Miyao preventing the sweep.
Hritzkowin keeping moving, preventing Bordignon Miyao from controlling successfully.
Bordignon Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Hritzkowin is retaining full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bordignon Miyao forces his way into half guard.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control the action but Hritzkowin is working from the bottom.
Bordignon Miyao working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hritzkowin's thigh. Hritzkowin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bordignon Miyao looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Hritzkowin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bordignon Miyao postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hritzkowin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bordignon Miyao, into his guard.

Hritzkowin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jermey Hritzkowin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hritzkowin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bordignon Miyao's calf.
Bordignon Miyao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bordignon Miyao.
Hritzkowin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hritzkowin wants it to stay on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hritzkowin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bordignon Miyao's calf.
Bordignon Miyao doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hritzkowin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bordignon Miyao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hritzkowin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hritzkowin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hritzkowin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hritzkowin scores with a jab to the head.
Hritzkowin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hritzkowin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hritzkowin scores with a nice body kick.

Hritzkowin rushes Bordignon Miyao and presses him up against the cage.
Bordignon Miyao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bordignon Miyao tries for a takedown but Hritzkowin manages to get underhooks.
Hritzkowin lands a body punch.
Hritzkowin lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hritzkowin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hritzkowin.
Hritzkowin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Hritzkowin as the two fighters clinch.
Hritzkowin lands an uppercut.
Hritzkowin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bordignon Miyao tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hritzkowin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bordignon Miyao avoids a wild elbow strike from Hritzkowin.
Jermey Hritzkowin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hritzkowin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hritzkowin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hritzkowin scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Bordignon Miyao pulls Hritzkowin into guard.
Hritzkowin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hritzkowin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bordignon Miyao is keeping the position for now.
Hritzkowin keeps trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hritzkowin is looking to stand up but Bordignon Miyao won't let him.
Hritzkowin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hritzkowin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hritzkowin trying to control but Bordignon Miyao is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bordignon Miyao throws a jab when Hritzkowin was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bordignon Miyao shoots in and drives through. Hritzkowin sprawls well.
Bordignon Miyao shoots in for a takedown but Hritzkowin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hritzkowin lands a jab.
Hritzkowin fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bordignon Miyao is defended easily by Hritzkowin.
Hritzkowin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bordignon Miyao.
Hritzkowin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hritzkowin lands a really nice looking cross but Bordignon Miyao seems unphased.
Bordignon Miyao swings for the body but Hritzkowin moves out of range.
Hritzkowin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hritzkowin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bordignon Miyao.
Hritzkowin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hritzkowin connects with a body shot that sends Bordignon Miyao's belly button to the back.
Hritzkowin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bordignon Miyaos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hritzkowin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hritzkowin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hritzkowin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bordignon Miyao.
Hritzkowin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bordignon Miyao at a distance.

Hritzkowin moves into the clinch.
Hritzkowin gets through Bordignon Miyao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao tries for a takedown but Hritzkowin manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Hritzkowin.
Hritzkowin scores with a hook to the body.
Hritzkowin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bordignon Miyao takes a shot to the head.
Hritzkowin lands with a left to the head.
Bordignon Miyao drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hritzkowin pulls his leg out and moves away.

Hritzkowin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hritzkowin.
Hritzkowin has a couple of punches blocked by Bordignon Miyao.
Hritzkowin pushes Bordignon Miyao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hritzkowin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bordignon Miyao tries to pull guard but Hritzkowin holds him up against the cage and eventually Bordignon Miyao drops back down to his feet.
Hritzkowin lands with a short shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jermey Hritzkowin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hritzkowin 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 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jermey Hritzkowin!
A relieved looking Jermey Hritzkowin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.