PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikel Miles (ranked 24885 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Ecakals (ranked 5030 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Miles
vs
Ecakals

208 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikel Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andre Ecakals!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ecakals throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Miles tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ecakals is in Miles's guard.
Miles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ecakals is one step ahead there.
Ecakals controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ecakals scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ecakals stays in close to Miles's body and controls the position.
Ecakals passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecakals controlling the position.
Ecakals's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles prevents Ecakals from improving position.
Ecakals slows the pace down.
Ecakals tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ecakals just content to control the position.
Miles is looking to reverse the position.

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.
Ecakals controls the position.
Miles is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Miles seems a little lost for a moment, as Ecakals dominates the positioning.

Ecakals thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Miles is trying to get back to half guard.
Miles struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles sneaks back into half guard.
Miles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miles is working hard here to advance position.

Ecakals is trying to work for a kimura but Miles is defending well.
Ecakals thows a huge punch but Miles dodges it nicely.
Miles won't allow Ecakals to pass to mount.
Ecakals stalling.
Miles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miles keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ecakals takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Miles trying to hold on to Ecakals's head to control him but Ecakals postures up.
Ecakals sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ecakals wants to free his trapped foot but Miles is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miles wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Ecakals dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Miles dives in for a single leg takedown but Ecakals sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ecakals will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Ecakals pushes Miles up against the cage in a clinch.

Ecakals breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecakals looks to score with a jab to the body but Miles is just out of range.

Ecakals manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Miles on his heels. He'll look to pass Miles's guard now, I'm sure.

Miles has his feet on Ecakals's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Ecakals looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ecakals controls from within his opponent's guard.

Miles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ecakals gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ecakals is stalling in the full guard.
Miles tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ecakals passes Miles's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ecakals has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ecakals works his way into full mount!
Ecakals controlling from mount.
Ecakals with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
A nice elbow there by Ecakals.
Ecakals controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ecakals is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ecakals working Miles over with strikes here.
Ecakals controlling his opponent.
Miles tries to reverse the position but Ecakals maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ecakals controlling the pace for now.

Ecakals has hold of Miles's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Miles manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Miles tries to lock up and control but Ecakals gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ecakals controlling the pace for now.
Andre Ecakals has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miles tries to hold on but Ecakals pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ecakals controlling his opponent.
More stalling from Ecakals.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Ecakals showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Miles tries to clinch up

and Ecakals counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ecakals.
Miles is controlling Ecakals's posture.
Ecakals is stalling in the full guard.
Miles is trying to keep Ecakals in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecakals slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ecakals stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ecakals is stalling in the full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Ecakals darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ecakals looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Miles trying to control here.
Ecakals seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ecakals prevents Miles from improving his position.
Ecakals trying to pass the guard but Miles defending well.
Ecakals is thwarting Miles's attempts to control the position.
Ecakals prevents Miles from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles tries to roll over but Ecakals keeps him under control.
Ecakals passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Miles!
Ecakals content just to control the position here.

Ecakals is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Miles can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Miles gets back to half guard.

Ecakals decides to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ecakals moves into range and clinches up with Miles.
Ecakals is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Ecakals decides to pull guard.
Andre Ecakals is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ecakals throws his legs up looking for a submission but Miles uses it to pass to side control.

Miles decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ecakals to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Ecakals comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ecakals 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Ecakals!