PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luis Vega (ranked 5273 p4p, 4233 weight class) and Moto Miyashita (ranked 228 p4p, 215 weight class). Vega comes to the cage accompanied by Truth - Atomic thunder. Moto Miyashita acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Vega
vs
Miyashita

154 cm
28
138
14 - 9 - 1

172 cm
25
141
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Luis Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Moto Miyashita!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vega clinches with his opponent.

Vega has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Miyashita regains guard immediately.
Vega trying to control but Miyashita is working from the bottom.
Miyashita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Vega wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Miyashita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vega is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miyashita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Miyashita got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miyashita has managed to get both his arms back between Vega's legs - danger averted.
Miyashita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vega works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyashita throwing strikes from guard but Vega blocks nicely.

Vega has his foot on Miyashita's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miyashita works his way back into a safe position though.

Miyashita drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vega manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Miyashita has Vega in his guard.

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miyashita is on top in guard.

Miyashita's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Miyashita drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vega manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Miyashita has Vega in his guard.

Miyashita keeping moving, preventing Vega from controlling successfully.
Vega trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vega has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vega passes Miyashita's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Miyashita manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Vega drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Miyashita dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Vega is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miyashita working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vega's head.
Miyashita pushing down on Vega's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vega is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyashita looks to land a strike but Vega avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Miyashita throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miyashita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vega wants to sweep here but Miyashita controlling him for the moment.
Miyashita loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miyashita loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miyashita in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miyashita throwing strikes but missing.

Vega working for submissions but it's allowed Miyashita to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Moto Miyashita will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Vega misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miyashita! But no joy.
Miyashita takes a swing at Vega's ribcage but misses.
Vega scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sloppy strikes from Miyashita. Those never looked like landing.
Jab by Miyashita.
Vega slips a straight right by Miyashita.
Miyashita gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Miyashita fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega ducks under a wild hook from Miyashita.
A little feinted left hand from Vega on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Miyashita.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An elbow from Miyashita crashes against the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega tries to bench press Miyashita off him but Miyashita keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vega sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vega trying to control from the bottom.
Miyashita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vega does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Vega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyashita pulls his head out easily.

Miyashita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vega has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vega is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two 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.
Miyashita passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vega!
Moto Miyashita has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vega is in a horrible position here. Miyashita smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Miyashita controlling from the full mount.
Vega might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Miyashita is continuing to stall.
Miyashita misses with a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyashita is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Miyashita is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vega can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Miyashita trying to control but Vega is having none of it.
Vega wants to hold on but Miyashita pushes him away.
Miyashita landing punches.
Vega is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyashita has a good base and remains in mount.
Miyashita unloading with bombs!
Miyashita connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Miyashita controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyashita thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Vega really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vega wants to control but Miyashita is having none of it.
Vega is in a horrible position here. Miyashita smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Vega is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moto Miyashita 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Vega lands a two punch combo.
Vega bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vega lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vega working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miyashita is trying to break the clinch but Vega has him pressed against the cage.
Vega lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miyashita struggles to land a body shot inside as Vega controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miyashita misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vega.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyashita misses with some punches.
Vega working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miyashita swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vega has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Miyashita regains guard immediately.
Vega postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vega wants to control from the top but Miyashita keeps moving.
Vega preventing the sweep.

Miyashita has his foot on Vega's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vega works his way back into a safe position though.
Vega slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vega postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Miyashita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vega is aware though and is defending well.

Miyashita manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Vega ducks under a wild hook from Miyashita.
An attempted straight right counter from Vega misses the target.
Vega moves out of range of the body kick from Miyashita.
An attempted straight right counter from Vega misses the target.
Vega lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Miyashita showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vega.
Miyashita counters with a body kick.
Luis Vega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miyashita has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vega swings for the body but Miyashita moves out of range.
Vega doesn't manage to clinch there - Miyashita circles away.
Vega scores with a jab. Miyashita acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Vega clinches up with Miyashita and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vega.
Miyashita misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vega as Miyashita tries to tie him up.

Vega is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Miyashita can't fight it off and eventually Vega manages to take the fight to the floor. Miyashita looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Miyashita pushes Vega off and scrambles back to his feet.
Luis Vega is winning the standup battle so far.
Miyashita defending well as Vega loads up on a big left hand.
Vega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miyashita looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega slips under a jab.
Vega throws a lazy right hand but Miyashita sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Miyashita throws a half hearted mid kick.

Vega pushes Miyashita up against the cage in a clinch.
Miyashita tries to circle away but Vega has him pinned against the cage.
Vega blocking some punches.
Moto Miyashita is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A bit of stalling here from Miyashita.
A right hand to the body from Vega.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Vega has clasped his hands together around Miyashita's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Miyashita explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Miyashita tries to close the distance and clinch but Vega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Vega showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miyashita 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moto Miyashita!