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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daisu Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels comes into the arena with MC Hammer - Hammer Time blaring out of the sound system. Daisu Miyagi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daisu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Miyagi. That's going to slow Michaels down.
Michaels fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miyagi throws a sloppy head kick and Michaels moves out of range easily.
Michaels shoots in for a double leg but Miyagi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Miyagi as Michaels shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michaels closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miyagi circles away.
Michaels looks for a takedown but Miyagi sprawls well.
Miyagi misses with a looping left.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miyagi but Miyagi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miyagi connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Michaels to the floor! Miyagi dives in looking for the finish!
Michaels is rocked!
Michaels wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
Oh Michaels is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miyagi is working for a kimura but Michaels is defending it quite comfortably.
Michaels seems to have got his legs back now.
Miyagi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Michaels's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Michaels is defending well.
Miyagi is trying to work for a kimura but Michaels is defending well.
Michaels tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miyagi lands a nice short elbow.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Michaels throws a lazy head kick
and Miyagi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Michaels gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miyagi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Michaels's knee momentarily.
Michaels is breathing heavily.
Miyagi works over Michaels's head and body with a nice combination.
Michaels tries for a takedown but Miyagi circles away easily
and Miyagi counters with a nice body kick.
Michaels fails with the takedown
and Miyagi counters with a nice body kick.
Michaels takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Michaels fails with the takedown
and Miyagi counters with an inside leg kick.
Michaels doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miyagi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Michaels won't be happy with that.
Miyagi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Michaels has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Miyagi but great work by Michaels.
Michaels tries to move to mount but Miyagi blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels working the head and body with strikes.
Miyagi is looking for a sweep.
Michaels landing strikes.
Michaels creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Michaels stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Michaels has his takedown stuffed
and Miyagi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Michaels manages to get to full guard.
Miyagi is working Michaels over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miyagi won't allow Michaels to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miyagi's guard.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Michaels from controlling successfully.
Michaels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miyagi trying to keep a closed guard but Michaels is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miyagi is on top in 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!
Miyagi prevents Michaels from getting back to his feet.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miyagi preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daisu Miyagi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Miyagi.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Michaels. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Michaels shoots and misses
and Miyagi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Michaels won't be happy with that.
Miyagi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Michaels is pushing Miyagi's head away, looking to escape. Miyagi manages to hold on to the position though.
You can see the frustration on Michaels's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Michaels gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miyagi is nestled in close to Michaels, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miyagi working over Michaels with some ground and pound. Michaels looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi drops an elbow to the side of Michaels's head.
Miyagi with the ground and pound but Michaels uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Michaels looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miyagi looking to sit in guard and control but Michaels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Michaels wanted to stand there but Miyagi had control of the position.
Miyagi is trying to keep Michaels in close.
Miyagi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Michaels kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miyagi is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miyagi cracks Michaels with a solid left hand.
Michaels strikes from his own guard.
Miyagi works over Michaels with some ground and pound from guard.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyagi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Michaels looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Michaels looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Michaels!
Miyagi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Miyagi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Michaels working the head with strikes.
Michaels throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Michaels working the ground and pound from side control.
Miyagi can't do much from the bottom here.
Miyagi tries to bench press Michaels off him but Michaels keeps the position.
Michaels blocks the strikes from Miyagi.
Miyagi sneaks back into half guard.
Miyagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ground and pound from Michaels.
Michaels landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Michaels landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miyagi trying to get back to full guard but Michaels takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Michaels unloading with bombs!
BOOM! Michaels connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Miyagi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Michaels landing strikes, looking to finish!
Michaels landing strikes, looking to finish!
Miyagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daisu Miyagi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Michaels shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Miyagi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels landing with the ground and pound.
Miyagi can't keep his opponent in guard - Michaels advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Michaels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Michaels working over Miyagi with some ground and pound. Miyagi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Miyagi taking some punishment here, with Michaels in his half guard.
Michaels winds up and cracks Miyagi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Michaels is trying to control the action in half guard but Miyagi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miyagi trying to hold on to Michaels's head to control him but Michaels postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Michaels is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Michaels postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Miyagi has his feet on Michaels's thighs here. He's pushed Michaels off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Michaels screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daisu Miyagi!
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energy
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hype
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