PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between dhee jhae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuyuki Miyata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazuyuki Miyata is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

jhae
vs
Miyata

160 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, dhee jhae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuyuki Miyata!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jhae tries to clinch but Miyata moves out of range.
Miyata looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

jhae gets a clinch.
jhae fails to pull guard.
jhae is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miyata gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
jhae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
jhae fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for dhee jhae. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Miyata jumps into guard, dragging jhae to the mat.
jhae being controlled here momentarily.
jhae throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miyata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
jhae wants to control from the top but Miyata keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
jhae loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyata keeping full guard, as jhae tries to pass.
jhae is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
jhae wants to stand but Miyata has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
jhae could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
jhae preventing the sweep.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miyata throws the left hand but jhae avoids the punch easily.
jhae fails with a takedown attempt.
jhae tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
jhae fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Miyata closes the distance and clinches.

Miyata has hold of one of jhae's legs. jhae is fighting the takedown attempt but Miyata gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
jhae is trying to hold Miyata in close to prevent damage but Miyata has managed to pass into half guard.
jhae trying to control from the bottom.
Miyata controlling the action here.
Miyata moves nicely into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
jhae is not content to let Miyata control the position.
jhae tries to escape but Miyata is in control.
jhae being controlled for a moment.
Miyata wants to control but jhae is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
jhae manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuyuki Miyata dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice body punch from jhae.
jhae fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Miyata. No joy for jhae on that attempt.
dhee jhae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Miyata bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Miyata trying to control the position but jhae is working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kazuyuki Miyata.
jhae lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Miyata darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Miyata looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
jhae might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
jhae is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyata is controlling the pace.

Miyata decides to return to a standing position.
jhae tries to clinch

and Miyata holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
jhae looking to stall.

Miyata has hold of one of jhae's legs. jhae is fighting the takedown attempt but Miyata gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyata is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed jhae's guard.
Miyata is taking a breather. jhae 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.
jhae is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyata works his way into full mount!
Miyata controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Miyata has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
jhae wants to control but Miyata is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuyuki Miyata 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. And we move into the final round!

Miyata tries for a takedown but jhae sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
jhae fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miyata circles away from the clinch attempt

and Miyata counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
jhae tries to pull guard but Miyata won't allow it.
Miyata can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
jhae is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Miyata gets a trip takedown into half guard.
jhae is looking to improve his position.
Miyata sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Miyata trying to pass the guard but jhae defending well.
Miyata keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
jhae is refusing to be controlled, as Miyata sits in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kazuyuki Miyata.
Miyata circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
jhae wants to clinch

and Miyata counters with a single leg into guard. jhae didn't expect that.
Miyata is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

jhae is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miyata is aware though and is defending well.
jhae being controlled here, momentarily.
Kazuyuki Miyata has got the better of the ground game so far.

Miyata stands and steps away. jhae gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
jhae misses with a takedown

so Miyata counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for dhee jhae. That's going to take a lot out of him.
jhae wants to stand up but Miyata is controlling him.

Miyata stands up and waves to jhae to follow him.
Miyata swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Miyata closes the distance and pushes jhae back into the cage.

jhae escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
jhae checks a leg kick nicely.
jhae tries for a takedown but Miyata circles away easily

and Miyata counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Miyata tightens his grip and picks jhae up, before dumping him to the ground. jhae manages to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miyata is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miyata wants to pass the guard but jhae is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuyuki Miyata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miyata 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuyuki Miyata!