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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Musashi Miyamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhar Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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185 cm
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187 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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178 cm
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184 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Musashi Miyamoto! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jhar Slice! The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Slice has closed the distance and engaged Miyamoto in a clinch.
Slice tries to score a body lock takedown but Miyamoto shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Slice using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Slice's coach down at Tokyo Totally Gym + Sauna was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Slice's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Slice putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miyamoto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Slice manages to break the clinch.
Miyamoto rushes Slice and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Slice manages to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Miyamoto looking to sit in guard and control but Slice gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Slice tries to stand but Miyamoto is controlling from the bottom. Slice trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Miyamoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miyamoto working a defensive guard but Slice passes into half guard.
Slice wants to free his trapped foot but Miyamoto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Slice tries to stand but can't do so whilst Miyamoto controls his leg. Miyamoto is trying to control but can't.
Slice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyamoto keeps working.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Horrible takedown by Miyamoto or perhaps it was just good defense by Slice which made him look bad. Miyamoto shoots in but no luck this time. Slice rushes Miyamoto and presses him up against the ropes. Slice unloads a knee to the mid-section. Miyamoto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Slice working Miyamoto over with knees to the body. Miyamoto is breathing heavily. Slice putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miyamoto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Slice content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Slice lands a knee to the head.
Slice has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Miyamoto regains guard immediately. Slice slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Slice drops back looking for a leg! Miyamoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miyamoto manages to kick Slice off! Slice jumps back into Miyamoto's guard. Miyamoto can't keep his opponent in guard - Slice advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Slice wants to stand up but Miyamoto is controlling the position.
Miyamoto is trying to stand up here but Slice is controlling him well. Slice is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Slice seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Miyamoto is trying to stand.
Slice is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miyamoto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Slice. Slice throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Miyamoto wants to control but Slice is keeping busy.
Slice wants to take a breather but Miyamoto is having none of it. Slice is thwarting Miyamoto's attempts to control the position. Slice throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Slice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyamoto keeps working. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jhar Slice. Slice shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miyamoto defends it nicely. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Miyamoto shoots in looking for a takedown. Slice tries to sprawl out of it but Miyamoto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Slice manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jhar Slice dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Miyamoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. A low kick from Miyamoto is predictable there and Slice counters with a good low kick that Miyamoto was not able to check. Slice slaps away a takedown attempt from Miyamoto, before circling back to the center of the mat. Miyamoto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slice defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musashi Miyamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him. Miyamoto throws a head kick that misses. The fight stays on the outside here - Slice looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Miyamoto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Miyamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round. Slice needs to keep his hands up - Miyamoto had a free shot at his head there. Slice lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slice tries to clinch but Miyamoto is having none of it. Slice fails with a takedown attempt. Slice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miyamoto. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Slice gets a takedown into half guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Slice is looking to take a break and control but Miyamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Miyamoto tries to roll over but Slice keeps him under control. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Slice wants to take a breather but Miyamoto is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Miyamoto tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Slice has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Miyamoto tries to lock up and control but Slice gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Slice wants to control the pace but Miyamoto is squirming around nicely. Slice throwing strikes here but Miyamoto is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jhar Slice has got the better of the ground game so far. Miyamoto gets back to half guard. Slice wants to control but Miyamoto is keeping him busy. Miyamoto flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Slice trying to pass the guard but Miyamoto defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Miyamoto tries to roll over but Slice keeps him under control. Miyamoto is staying active underneath Slice, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jhar Slice. Slice stuffs the takedown. Slice clinches up against the ropes. Slice is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Miyamoto blocks a body shot from Slice. Miyamoto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Miyamoto keeping moving, preventing Slice from controlling successfully. Miyamoto wants to get back to his feet but Slice is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Miyamoto trying to control the position.
Slice passes easily into side control. Nice work. Slice decides to stand up, so the ref orders Miyamoto to his feet. This has been an exciting period of action! Slice shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miyamoto is trying to defend but Slice finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Miyamoto is refusing to be controlled, as Slice sits in half guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Slice is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jhar Slice 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!
Slice forces Miyamoto back against the ropes and clinches. Slice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miyamoto is defended easily by Slice. Miyamoto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slice counters with an outside leg kick.
Miyamoto throws a lazy head kick and Slice counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Miyamoto manages to get to full guard.
Miyamoto keeping moving, preventing Slice from controlling successfully. Slice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. 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! Slice drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Slice jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Slice slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Miyamoto.
That's one minute gone in the round. Miyamoto works his way to full guard. Good work. Slice wants to pass the guard but Miyamoto is keeping the position. Slice controls from within his opponent's guard. Miyamoto throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Slice passes easily into side control. Nice work. Miyamoto wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Miyamoto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Slice tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miyamoto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Slice is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miyamoto has managed to free his arm - good work. Miyamoto trying to control but Slice postures up.
Miyamoto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slice. Slice is keen to just control but Miyamoto is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Slice wants to pass to mount but Miyamoto is defending the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Miyamoto rushes Slice and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Miyamoto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Slice prevents Miyamoto from breaking the clinch. Miyamoto jumps guard but Slice turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. Slice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Musashi Miyamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Miyamoto clinches. Slice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Slice blocks a body shot from Miyamoto. Musashi Miyamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Slice trying to stall but Miyamoto improves his position.
Slice jumps guard but Miyamoto stands there with Slice around his waist. Slice gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Slice is looking to take this one to the mat. Slice breaks from the clinch.
Slice looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A head kick by Miyamoto misses and Slice counters with a good low kick that Miyamoto was not able to check. Musashi Miyamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The fight moves into the clinch position. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Slice tries to stall but Miyamoto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Slice tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jhar Slice is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Slice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Miyamoto swings for the body but Slice moves out of range.
Slice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Jhar Slice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Slice 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jhar Slice! Jhar Slice took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Knox Energy for their support in the buildup to the fight. Musashi Miyamoto spoke after the fight, saying 'sorry :( he was better... I'll be back!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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