PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kira Miyata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karate Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyata comes to the cage accompanied by Boa - Energetic. Kid has chosen Kung Fu Fighting as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Miyata
vs
Kid

171 cm
30
153 lbs
21 - 11 - 0

173 cm
30
145 lbs
27 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sun-Tzu
Zenith Nutrition (160q)

Machiavelli Boutique

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 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kira Miyata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karate Kid!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyata tries to score with a low kick but Kid moves his leg out of the way.
Kid throws a low kick, looking for Miyata's leg but Miyata calmly moves out of range.
Kid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Miyata coming out on top.
Miyata sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kid throws a body shot but no joy.
Miyata has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID260K) in the buildup to the fight.
Kid walks into a left hand.
Kid shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Miyata scores with a nice right hand.
Kid cracks Miyata with a good jab.
Miyata slips under a jab from Kid.
Miyata is looking to counter punch.
Kid misses the shot to the body.
Miyata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A combination from Miyata does no damage.
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!
Miyata stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kid.
Miyata rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kid lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata throws a big shot that misses.
Miyata shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kid as he avoids it easily.
Miyata throws the left hand but Kid avoids the punch easily.
Kid dips to his left and cracks Miyata with an uppercut!
Kid misses with the combination.
Miyata doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Kid counter with a right hand.
Miyata scores with a jab to the head.
Miyata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kid.
Miyata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kid let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kid misses with a head kick.
Miyata avoids the body shot from Kid.
Kid drops his hands momentarily and Miyata takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from Miyata misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kid swings for the body but Miyata moves out of range.
Miyata lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kid backs up against the cage.
Miyata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kid tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Kid.
Miyata looks to land a right hand but Kid moved out of range.
Kid lands a lovely overhand right.
Kid lands a nice hook to Miyata's body. Miyata takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Miyata is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kid throws a hook but Miyata blocks it.
A jab from Miyata does it's job there.
Kid looks to land a left hand but Miyata moved out of range nicely.
Kid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miyata.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kira Miyata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miyata throws out the jab.
Miyata has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kid.
Miyata with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid lands a front kick.
Good leg kick by Kid there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Miyata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kid.
Kid scores with a leg kick.
Kid misses the jab.
Miyata throws a front kick aimed at Kid's knee but Kid avoids it well.
Miyata lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miyata.
Kid throws out a counter right but Miyata avoids it with no problem.
Kid throws a big shot that misses.
Miyata appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Miyata getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Miyata scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Kid throws Miyata to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kid throws a poor cross that misses
and Miyata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miyata moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Miyata. Those never looked like landing.
Miyata is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid missing with a left hand there. Miyata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miyata misses with a body punch
and Kid counters with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kid lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Miyata has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Miyata and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An inside leg kick from Kid misses.
Miyata throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kid.
Kid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Miyata ducks under a wild hook from Kid.
Miyata keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Miyata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kid on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miyata misses with a two punch combination.
Kid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Miyata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kid.
Kid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miyata.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Karate Kid will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Miyata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kid shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kid pushes Miyata away with a front kick.
Miyata connects with a single shot there.
Kid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miyata.

Miyata looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kid wants to get back to his feet but Miyata is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miyata in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kid is looking to stand up but Miyata isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kid pushes Miyata off and scrambles back to his feet.
Miyata is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miyata.
And Kid responds with a good body kick, but Miyata manages to step out the way in time.
Kid has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kid swings for the body but Miyata moves out of range.
Kid throws a body shot but no joy.
Kid lands with a shot to the body.
Miyata misses with a combination
and Kid counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kid throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kid is looking to chop away at Miyata's legs.
A shot to the liver by Miyata. Beautiful body shot.
Miyata slips a jab from Kid.
Miyata feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kids jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kid blocks a head kick by Miyata.
The fighters circling - Miyata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kid finds it's way through Miyata's defenses.
Kid throws a head kick but Miyata moves out of range.
Miyata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kid.
Miyata throws a good cross that connects.
Karate Kid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyata keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miyata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miyata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Miyata - just one landing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Miyata crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kid - the referee stops the clock and Miyata gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kid. Miyata manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kid takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Miyata missing with a left hand there. Kid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Kid.
Miyata uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kid has time to react.
Miyata on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kid connects with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Miyata connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kid scrambles back to his feet.
Kid lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Miyata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miyata digs a good hook to Kid's body.
Miyata walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Miyata stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kid throws a low kick but Miyata moves out of range easily.
Miyata attempts a counter takedown but Kid avoids it well and moves away.
Miyata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kid does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Miyata misses with a straight right.
Kid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miyata cracks Kid with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Miyata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Miyata tried to counter with a leg kick but Kid avoided it.
Kid has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kid feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miyata's calf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kid throws a half hearted mid kick.
Miyata throws a lazy right hand but Kid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karate Kid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miyata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kid was well out of range. Poor timing from Miyata.
Kid throws out a counter right but Miyata avoids it with no problem.
Kid stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miyata.
Kid defending well as Miyata loads up on a big left hand.
Kid throws a body shot but no joy.
Kid looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A counter left hand to the body from Miyata misses its target.
Miyata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kid throws a front kick aimed at Miyata's knee but Miyata avoids it well.
Nice shot by Miyata.
Kid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Miyata misses.
Miyata misses the shot to the body.
Kid doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kira Miyata will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miyata.
Miyata misses with a looping right.
Kid only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Miyata smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good exchange - Miyata coming out on top.
Miyata misses with a straight left.
Kid misses with an uppercut. Miyata saw that one coming.
Miyata attempts a counter takedown but Kid avoids it well and moves away.
Kid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Miyata ducks under a wild hook from Kid.
Miyata avoids a kick to the body.
Kid ducks under a wild hook from Miyata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kid throws a low kick but it's checked well by Miyata.
Miyata checks a leg kick nicely.
Miyata feinted with a counter takedown.
Miyata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kid throws out the jab.
Kid throws a hook but Miyata avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata tries to move into range but Kid moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kid throws a head kick that misses

and Miyata counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Miyata stops Kid from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miyata accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miyata lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miyata wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving.
Miyata throws a big elbow that misses.
Miyata working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kid's head.
Kid is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata wants to pass the guard but Kid is keeping the position.
Miyata slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyata lands a couple of digs.
Miyata is standing up over Kid. Kid looks to escape but Miyata dives into side control.
Miyata trying to control the action but Kid is working from the bottom.
Kid tries to escape but Miyata is in control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miyata misses with an uppercut.
Miyata misses with a lunging right hand
and Kid counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kid moves forwards but Miyata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Miyata checks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Miyata. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Miyata.
Kid tries a head kick but it misses.
Kid slips a jab from Miyata.
Miyata shoots in for a double leg but Kid sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kid steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kid misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Miyata counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyata misses with a combination
and Kid counters with a stiff right hand.
Kid cracks the inside of Miyata's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kid.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kid misses with a body kick.
Kid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Miyata.
Kid throws a big shot that misses.
Miyata drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kid sprawls and moves away.
Kid throws the left hand but Miyata avoids the punch easily.
Miyata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miyata looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kira Miyata.
I think Miyata has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Karate Kid!
During a confident post fight interview, Karate Kid thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.