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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kira Miyata (ranked 843 p4p, 96 weight class) and Phat Ho (ranked 789 p4p, 88 weight class). Miyata comes to the cage accompanied by Boa - Energetic. Ho is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Deep Purple - Smoke on the Water. Phat Ho acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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147 lbs
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142 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kira Miyata!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phat Ho!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyata shoots in for a double leg but Ho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miyata takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miyata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Ho as Miyata shoots in.
Ho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miyata.
Ho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Miyata.
Miyata closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ho sneaks out the side door and pushes Miyata away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Ho as he connects with a hook.
Ho's jab looks to have found its range, popping Miyata under the eye.
Miyata drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ho scores with a jab.
A jab from Ho finds it's way through Miyata's defenses.
Ho scores with a jab to the body.
Miyata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miyata appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ho lands with a hook. Miyata tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ho has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A swing and a miss from Miyata.
A head kick misses from Ho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ho misses with an uppercut. Miyata saw that one coming.
Miyata walks into a left hand.
Miyata ducks under a wild hook from Ho.
Phat Ho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miyata misses the jab.
Ho scoring well with a low kick there.
Ho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ho takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miyata misses with a body shot.
Miyata misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Ho there.
Miyata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miyata lands with a straight right. Ho didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Miyata moves away from the strike by Ho.
Ho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miyata misses with a straight left.
Ho let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho throws a hook to the side of Miyata's head but Miyata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ho feints and then cracks Miyata's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miyata down.
Miyata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miyata shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ho desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyata is looking for a kimura but Ho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miyata to get the leverage.
Ho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miyata throws a big elbow that misses.
Ho is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hos head.
Ho manages to break the clinch.
Phat Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyata lunges at Ho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ho's hand.
Miyata fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miyata throws an overhand right that lands on Ho's shoulder, as Ho tries to avoid the shot.
Ho scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Miyata moves out of range of the leg kick from Ho.
Miyata tries for a takedown but Ho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kira Miyata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ho 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.
Ho throws a leg kick but Miyata checks it.
Miyata goes for a double leg but Ho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ho continues to drive forward.
Ho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miyata tries to counter with a takedown but Ho is quick to defend against it.
Ho with a hook.
Ho lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Miyata misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyata shoots in looking for a takedown but Ho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miyata's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miyata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ho throws an off balance right hand
and Miyata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ho moves out of range as Miyata strikes.
Ho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miyata has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Miyata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho moves away.
Miyata misses the jab.
Ho scores with a leg kick.
Ho thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miyata is defended easily by Ho.
Miyata fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ho avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miyata takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phat Ho dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good shot there by Ho.
Ho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miyata misses with a straight right.
Ho throws a leg kick but Miyata sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miyata rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miyata blocks a head kick by Ho.
Ho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miyata was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho.
Miyata fails with the takedown
and Ho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Miyata or perhaps it was just good defense by Ho, which made it look bad.
Ho looks to throw the jab but Miyata is out of range.
Miyata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyata slips under a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miyata.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kira Miyata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Ho - just one landing.
Ho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miyata moves away.
Miyata shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ho as he avoids it easily.
Ho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Miyata loads up on a big right hand but Ho slips the punch.
Ho looks to land a left hand but Miyata moved out of range nicely.
Miyata looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ho looks to land a left hand but Miyata moved out of range nicely.
Ho wants to land a leg kick but Miyata is out of range.
Ho throws a jab but it's blocked by Miyata.
A big left from Miyata misses.
Ho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ho delivers a nice body kick.
Miyata moves into range and connects with a jab.
Miyata swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Miyata misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ho! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Ho misses.
Miyata appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata with a hook.
Miyata scores with a nice strike.
Ho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miyata throws out the jab.
Ho will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ho cracks Miyata with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ho stuffs the takedown attempt from Miyata. Miyata gets slowly back to his feet.
Ho slaps away a takedown attempt from Miyata, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ho wants it to stay on the feet.
Miyata shoots in for a takedown but Ho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miyata looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ho moves away from the strike by Miyata.
Miyata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ho.
Ho throws the left hand but Miyata avoids the punch easily.
Miyata fails to land the takedown.
Miyata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Ho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miyata doesn't seem phased though.
Miyata takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ho.
Miyata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miyata has time to react.
Ho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miyata.
Ho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miyata manages to avoid it.
Miyata half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ho avoids the body shot from Miyata.
Miyata fails to land the takedown.
Miyata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miyata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ho.
Miyata feints and as Ho raises his hands in defense, Miyata changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Ho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Miyata avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miyata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miyata has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ho is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miyata working hard to break the clinch.
Miyata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miyata throws a big shot that misses.
Ho throws a leg kick but Miyata sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miyata walks into a straight right hand from Ho.
A big left from Ho misses.
Miyata with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miyata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miyata looking to score a takedown here. Ho is defending well but Miyata drives through and ends up in Ho's guard.
Ho has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Miyata is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Miyata is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miyata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phat Ho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ho scores with a jab.
Miyata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ho throws out the jab.
Ho looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyata is just out of range.
Miyata moves out of range as Ho strikes.
Miyata throws a jab when Ho was well out of range.
Ho throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ho defending well as Miyata loads up on a big left hand.
Miyata loads up on a big right hand but Ho slips the punch.
Ho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miyata gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ho.
Nice defenses there by Ho.
Miyata throws a right hand that misses
and Ho counters with an outside leg kick.
Ho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Miyatas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ho throws a leg kick but Miyata sees it coming and moves out of range.
Miyata half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ho clobbers Miyata with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Miyata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ho. Ho obviously looking to wear him down.
Miyata is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata walks into a left hand.
Miyata dives in for a single leg takedown but Ho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miyata.
Ho scores with a nice body kick.
Miyata misses the jab.
Miyata takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Miyata throws a jab when Ho was well out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Ho. No joy for Miyata on that attempt.
Miyata throws out a loose jab but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho's corner calls for a 1-2. Ho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ho connects with a crisp jab.
Miyata on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Miyata throws the left hand but Ho avoids the punch easily.
Miyata just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miyata throws out the jab.
Miyata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho moves away.
Miyata shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ho as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kira Miyata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyata closes the distance and clinches up with Ho, looking for a takedown. Miyata pushes Ho against the cage but Ho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miyata walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice shot lands for Ho.
Miyata misses with an uppercut.
Miyata closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ho circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Ho does it's job there.
Nice shot lands for Ho.
A jab from Ho misses.
Ho tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Miyata is able to avoid easily.
Miyata throws out a loose jab but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho throws a head kick that Miyata semi-blocks.
Miyata shoots in but Ho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Phat Ho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miyata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ho.
Miyata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ho takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miyata throws a jab but it's blocked by Ho.
Ho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Miyata wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miyata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ho does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Miyata fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ho avoids it really well and circles away.
Ho throws a solid leg kick but Miyata takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ho.
Ho misses with a head kick.
Miyata half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ho cracks the inside of Miyata's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Miyata moves away from the strike by Ho.
Ho throws a hook to the side of Miyata's head but Miyata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miyata moves out of range of the leg kick from Ho.
Ho scores with a punch to the head.
Miyata lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho swings for the body but Miyata moves out of range.
Miyata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ho.
Ho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Miyata lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ho at a distance.
Ho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miyata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ho.
Ho tests Miyata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ho throws a big shot that misses.
Miyata tries to counter with a takedown but Ho is quick to defend against it.
Nice shot by Ho.
Miyata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phat Ho really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Ho.
Miyata misses with an uppercut. Ho saw that one coming.
Miyata closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ho circles away.
Ho throws a low kick, looking for Miyata's leg but Miyata calmly moves out of range.
Miyata will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miyata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ho swings for the body but Miyata moves out of range.
Miyata loads up on a big right hand but Ho slips the punch.
Ho is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miyata with a body shot.
Miyata swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ho to counter with a crisp jab.
Miyata blocks a low kick nicely.
Ho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miyata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ho connects with a body shot.
Ho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Miyata moves forwards but Ho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho throws a jab when Miyata was well out of range.
Miyata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ho.
Miyata drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miyata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Ho.
A head kick by Ho misses
and Miyata decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ho's guard.
Ho is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyata feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miyata shoots in looking for a takedown. Ho tries to sprawl out of it but Miyata keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kira Miyata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miyata moves away.
Miyata throws a leg kick
and Ho counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Ho is predictable there
and Miyata counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miyata.
Ho looking for a sweep. Not yet Ho, not yet.
Ho pulls Miyata in to control the position.
Ho is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ho pulls Miyata in close to prevent any damage.
Miyata working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Phat Ho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miyata lands a couple of digs.
Miyata preventing the sweep.
Ho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Miyata wants to improve his position but Ho is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Miyata trying to control from the bottom.
Miyata wants to get back to full guard.
Miyata trying to hold on to Ho's head to control him but Ho postures up.
Ho seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ho is taking a breather. Miyata says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Miyata gets full guard.
Miyata is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ho tries to stand but Miyata is controlling from the bottom.
Miyata looking for a guillotine here but Ho defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miyata is on top in guard.
Ho keeping moving, preventing Miyata from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phat Ho dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Ho as Miyata shoots in.
Miyata misses the shot to the body.
Ho works the jab nicely.
Ho looks to land a right hand but Miyata moved out of range.
Miyata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ho! But no joy.
Miyata misses with a looping left.
Miyata keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ho throws out a leg kick but Miyata moves out of range and Ho only half commits.
Miyata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ho counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ho throws a jab when Miyata was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho catches Miyata with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ho throws a hook but Miyata avoids it easily.
Miyata fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ho lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miyata.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kira Miyata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ho scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Miyata throws a hook but Ho blocks it.
Ho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Ho as Miyata shoots in.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ho.
Miyata's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Miyata scrambles back to his feet.
Ho works the jab nicely.
Miyata swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ho looks to land a left hand but Miyata moved out of range nicely.
Miyata walks into a left hand.
Ho misses the shot to the body.
Kira Miyata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Ho wants to get back to his feet.
Miyata wants to free his trapped foot but Ho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ho.
Ho wants to sweep but no luck.
Phat Ho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miyata is looking to work some ground and pound but Ho has wrist control.
Ho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Miyata makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miyata.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho 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.
Ho slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ho in particular looking to stall.
Ho is keen to just control but Miyata is a slippery customer.
Ho works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Miyata tries to improve position but can't.
Ho happy to just control the position for now.
Miyata manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ho perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miyata does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miyata moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ho's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ho advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phat Ho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ho has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phat Ho!
Phat Ho is the new featherweight champion!
Phat Ho seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
74% |
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