PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raju Lammas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsutomu Miyazaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Lammas
vs
Miyazaki

169 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raju Lammas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tsutomu Miyazaki!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lammas moves into the clinch successfully.
Lammas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Miyazaki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Miyazaki being controlled against the cage.
Miyazaki looking to slow down the pace here.
Miyazaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lammas gets the underhooks and prevents it.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyazaki working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lammas can't do much from the bottom here.
Miyazaki scores with punches from side control.
Miyazaki working the head with strikes.
Miyazaki connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lammas some visible discomfort.
Miyazaki scoring with punches from side control.
Miyazaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miyazaki in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
An elbow from Miyazaki crashes against the mat.
Miyazaki working the ground and pound.
Lammas struggling a bit here.
Miyazaki landing a few strikes.
Lammas is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyazaki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Miyazaki working the body and head with strikes.
Miyazaki is putting a hurting on Lammas here, landing some big shots from side control.
Miyazaki is chipping away with strikes.
Miyazaki scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Lammas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miyazaki lands an elbow.
Miyazaki lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lammas manages to get back to half guard.
Miyazaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lammas is breathing heavily.
Miyazaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miyazaki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lammas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Miyazaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miyazaki drops an elbow to the side of Lammas's head.
Miyazaki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki working the head and body with strikes.
Miyazaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miyazaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Miyazaki working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lammas has hold of Miyazaki's hands but Miyazaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Miyazaki there.
Lammas has hold of Miyazaki's hands but Miyazaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Miyazaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Miyazaki connects with a nice short shot to Lammas's temple.
Miyazaki is nestled in close to Lammas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Miyazaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lammas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lammas has hold of Miyazaki's hands but Miyazaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyazaki drops an elbow to the side of Lammas's head.
Lammas has hold of Miyazaki's hands but Miyazaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lammas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miyazaki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lammas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Miyazaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miyazaki lands a nice short elbow.
Lammas has hold of Miyazaki's hands but Miyazaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Miyazaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Miyazaki works his way into side control.
Miyazaki grinds an elbow into Lammas's temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miyazaki cracks Lammas with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Miyazaki lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lammas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsutomu Miyazaki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lammas tries to sprawl but Miyazaki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Miyazaki working Lammas over with strikes.
Miyazaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miyazaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Miyazaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miyazaki lands a nice short elbow.
Miyazaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Miyazaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miyazaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Miyazaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Miyazaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miyazaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyazaki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miyazaki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Miyazaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tsutomu Miyazaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lammas is trying to maintain the position but Miyazaki is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miyazaki lands a nice short elbow.
Miyazaki working over Lammas with some ground and pound. Lammas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Miyazaki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Miyazaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Miyazaki connects with a nice short shot to Lammas's temple.
Miyazaki drops an elbow to the side of Lammas's head.
Miyazaki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Miyazaki lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lammas has hold of Miyazaki's hands but Miyazaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Miyazaki lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lammas has hold of Miyazaki's hands but Miyazaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Miyazaki working Lammas over with strikes.
Miyazaki working the head and body with strikes.
Lammas has hold of Miyazaki's hands but Miyazaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Miyazaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Miyazaki is nestled in close to Lammas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Miyazaki there.
Miyazaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miyazaki lands with a punch from half guard.
Miyazaki is nestled in close to Lammas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Miyazaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miyazaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Miyazaki.
Miyazaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki drops an elbow to the side of Lammas's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Miyazaki connects with a nice short shot to Lammas's temple.
Miyazaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miyazaki trying to pass the guard but Lammas defending well.
Miyazaki lands with a punch from half guard.
Miyazaki slips a nice elbow through Lammas's hands, connecting with Lammas's forehead.
Miyazaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Miyazaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miyazaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lammas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miyazaki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Miyazaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lammas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miyazaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miyazaki lands a nice short elbow.
Lammas taking some punishment here, with Miyazaki in his half guard.
Miyazaki working Lammas over with strikes.
Miyazaki lands strikes from half guard.
Miyazaki lands strikes from half guard.
Miyazaki winds up and cracks Lammas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Miyazaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lammas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miyazaki uses his free foot to push down on Lammas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lammas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miyazaki pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Miyazaki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Miyazaki lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsutomu Miyazaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Miyazaki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lammas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lammas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miyazaki.
Miyazaki with a nice head shot there.
Miyazaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Miyazaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lammas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miyazaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miyazaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Miyazaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Miyazaki is working Lammas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyazaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miyazaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miyazaki connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyazaki passes into half guard.
Lammas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miyazaki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Miyazaki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Miyazaki is nestled in close to Lammas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Miyazaki working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Miyazaki.
Miyazaki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lammas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyazaki working over Lammas with some ground and pound. Lammas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Miyazaki lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Miyazaki working over Lammas with some ground and pound. Lammas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Miyazaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Miyazaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miyazaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Miyazaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miyazaki winds up and cracks Lammas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Miyazaki lands with a punch from half guard.
Miyazaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miyazaki working over Lammas with some ground and pound. Lammas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Miyazaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Miyazaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lammas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lammas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miyazaki drops an elbow to the side of Lammas's head.
Ground and pound from Miyazaki.
Lammas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miyazaki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Miyazaki there.
Lammas is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Miyazaki connects with a nice short shot to Lammas's temple.
Lammas taking some punishment here, with Miyazaki in his half guard.
Lammas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miyazaki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Miyazaki.
Lammas taking some punishment here, with Miyazaki in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miyazaki lands a nice short elbow.
Miyazaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lammas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyazaki is working away from the top position though.
Miyazaki uses his free foot to push down on Lammas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lammas.
Miyazaki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Miyazaki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lammas taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miyazaki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Miyazaki landing strikes from the mount.
Miyazaki lands a big elbow.
Raju Lammas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miyazaki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tsutomu Miyazaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Miyazaki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsutomu Miyazaki!
An out of breath Tsutomu Miyazaki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.