PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzys Soszynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Miyaguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Soszynski
vs
Miyaguchi

186 cm
29
198 lbs
15 - 15 - 0

180 cm
25
222 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

5th Round

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzys Soszynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryo Miyaguchi!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soszynski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miyaguchi counters with a straight right hand.

Soszynski has managed to clinch.
Miyaguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miyaguchi misses with some punches.
Soszynski prevents a body shot from Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi presses Soszynski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Miyaguchi lands a nice shot to the body.
Miyaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soszynski looking for a takedown.
Miyaguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Miyaguchi pushes Soszynski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi misses with a body punch.
Soszynski is working for takedown but Miyaguchi is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzys Soszynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi misses with a body punch.
Miyaguchi misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyaguchi tries a body shot but Soszynski blocks it.
Miyaguchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Soszynski backwards.
Miyaguchi presses Soszynski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Miyaguchi works on Soszynski's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miyaguchi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soszynski is breathing heavily.
Miyaguchi lands a body shot.
Miyaguchi lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Miyaguchi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Miyaguchi misses with some punches.
Miyaguchi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soszynski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miyaguchi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miyaguchi stalls.
Miyaguchi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Miyaguchi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soszynski.
Miyaguchi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soszynski.
Miyaguchi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miyaguchi scores with a hook to the body.
Miyaguchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miyaguchi scores with a hook to the body.
Miyaguchi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soszynski backwards.
A short right from Miyaguchi on the inside.
Miyaguchi just leaning against Soszynski, taking a breather.
Miyaguchi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soszynski backwards.
Miyaguchi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Soszynskis head.
Miyaguchi is pressed up against the cage. Soszynski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miyaguchi down to the mat. Miyaguchi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Miyaguchi scores with a punch to the head.

Soszynski is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyaguchi throws a low kick but Soszynski moves out of range easily.
Miyaguchi throws a leg kick but Soszynski moved away.
Ryo Miyaguchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Miyaguchi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miyaguchi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miyaguchi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miyaguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miyaguchi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soszynski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Miyaguchi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Miyaguchi working aggressively here.
Miyaguchi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Soszynskis head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miyaguchi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miyaguchi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miyaguchi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miyaguchi misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soszynski.
Miyaguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soszynski has Miyaguchi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miyaguchi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Soszynski blocks a body shot from Miyaguchi.
Soszynski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miyaguchi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miyaguchi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soszynski can't get the takedown.
Soszynski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miyaguchi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Miyaguchi gets through Soszynski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Miyaguchi stops a takedown attempt from Soszynski.
Miyaguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miyaguchi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi is leaning against Soszynski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyaguchi scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Miyaguchi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Both fighters circling a little - Miyaguchi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Miyaguchi cracks Soszynski with a good jab.
Oh Soszynski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Miyaguchi clinches up against the cage.
Miyaguchi scores with a hook to the body.
Soszynski seems to have got his legs back now.
Miyaguchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Soszynski backwards.
Miyaguchi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Miyaguchi lands with a short shot to the head.
Miyaguchi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Soszynski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miyaguchi smiles and moves away.

Miyaguchi clinches up with Soszynski and pushes him back against the cage.
Soszynski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Come on Miyaguchi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyaguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soszynski blocking some punches.
Miyaguchi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Soszynski up against the cage.
Miyaguchi lands with a light punch inside.
Miyaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soszynski's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Miyaguchi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miyaguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Soszynski.
Miyaguchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miyaguchi working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Miyaguchi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Soszynski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzys Soszynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyaguchi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miyaguchi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miyaguchi is stalling here.
A short right from Miyaguchi on the inside.
Miyaguchi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soszynski.
Miyaguchi is pressed up against the cage. Soszynski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miyaguchi down to the mat. Miyaguchi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A low kick from Miyaguchi misses

and Soszynski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Soszynski.
Miyaguchi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soszynski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miyaguchi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Miyaguchi lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soszynski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Soszynski is working for takedown but Miyaguchi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Miyaguchi - that landed with a thud.
Miyaguchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi lands a body punch.
Miyaguchi digs a right hand into Soszynski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soszynski's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyaguchi has Soszynski pushed against the cage.
Miyaguchi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi presses Soszynski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Miyaguchi.
A right handed body shot lands from Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soszynski.
Miyaguchi scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Soszynski up against the cage.
Miyaguchi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Soszynski or not.
A hook to the body from Miyaguchi.
A hook to the body from Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Miyaguchi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miyaguchi lands with a light punch inside.
Miyaguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miyaguchi lands a hook that snaps the head of Soszynski backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miyaguchi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Miyaguchi lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Miyaguchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Miyaguchi moves into the clinch.
Soszynski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miyaguchi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Miyaguchi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Miyaguchi lands with a right to the head.
Soszynski looking for a takedown.
Miyaguchi lands with a left to the head.
Miyaguchi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi is working Soszynski over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyaguchi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miyaguchi lands with a right to the head.
Miyaguchi dips a shoulder and cracks Soszynski with a mighty uppercut! Soszynski falls back against the cage and Miyaguchi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Soszynski is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Miyaguchi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryo Miyaguchi!