PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seth Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Miyamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Hughes
vs
Miyamoto

182 cm
22
179 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seth Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenji Miyamoto!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Miyamoto clinches with his opponent.
Miyamoto tries to land a knee to the head but Hughes blocks with his arms.

Hughes gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Miyamoto regains guard.
Hughes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hughes works over Miyamoto with some ground and pound from guard.
Miyamoto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hughes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hughes keeping full guard, as Miyamoto tries to pass.
Hughes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Miyamoto is now in half guard.
Hughes is pressing down on Miyamoto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Hughes looking for a guillotine here but Miyamoto defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hughes is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hughes looking to sit in guard and control but Miyamoto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hughes is striking from the bottom but Miyamoto uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Hughes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hughes tries to get to full guard but Miyamoto has control of the leg.
Hughes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hughes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hughes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Hughes is looking for a triangle here but Miyamoto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Hughes tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Miyamoto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hughes tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes wants to control but Miyamoto is having none of it.
Hughes is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Hughes is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Hughes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miyamoto controlling from the full mount.
Hughes tries to reverse the position but Miyamoto maintains control.
Miyamoto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miyamoto avoids the attempt from Hughes to control.
Hughes can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seth Hughes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Miyamoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miyamoto is looking to clinch but Hughes is avoiding it.
Miyamoto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miyamoto tries to clinch up but Hughes circles away and keeps his distance.

Hughes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miyamoto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyamoto taking a breather.
Miyamoto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hughes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Seth Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Miyamoto.
Hughes presses Miyamoto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hughes scores with a shoulder strike.
Miyamoto is breathing heavily.
Hughes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miyamoto backwards.
A short left from Hughes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes stalling in the clinch.

Hughes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Miyamoto is trying to keep an underhook but Hughes manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hughes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Hughes 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 Hughes.
Hughes winds up and cracks Miyamoto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hughes working the head and body with strikes.
Hughes working Miyamoto over with strikes.
Hughes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miyamoto's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes winds up and cracks Miyamoto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hughes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hughes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hughes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miyamoto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hughes thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Miyamoto to regain full guard.

Hughes has gone for a leg lock! Miyamoto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hughes's guard.
Hughes is trying to keep Miyamoto in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is looking to sweep but instead, Miyamoto has passed into half guard.
Hughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Hughes looking for submissions off his back.

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.

Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hughes has a hand on Miyamoto's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Miyamoto takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hughes swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miyamoto avoids the attempt from Hughes to control.
Hughes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seth Hughes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Miyamoto misses with a series of wild punches.
Miyamoto tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Hughes moves into the clinch.
Hughes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hughes pushes Miyamoto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Hughes pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Miyamoto has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hughes to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Miyamoto is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hughes pulls down on the head and he's put Miyamoto to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Seth Hughes!