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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bunt Jernit (ranked 618 p4p, 67 weight class) and Kira Miyata (ranked 1217 p4p, 127 weight class). Jernit comes to the cage accompanied by Sail - Awolnation. Miyata has chosen Boa - Energetic as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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146 lbs
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171 cm
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147 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bunt Jernit! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
44 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kira Miyata! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Miyata misses with a looping left. Jernit misses with a leg kick. Miyata checks the leg kick nicely there.
Miyata moves out of range as Jernit strikes. Miyata misses the shot to the body. Jernit blocks a jab. Jernit throws a body punch but Miyata moves out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Miyata misses the target. Jernit gets caught napping as Miyata dives in and scores a takedown. Jernit manages to retain guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Jernit controlling the position. Miyata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jernit is keeping the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miyata wants to control from the top but Jernit keeps moving. Jernit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jernit wants to sweep here but Miyata controlling him for the moment. Miyata content to stall in guard here. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Jernit tries to land a sweep but no joy. 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 referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Jernit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Runts Academy in the buildup to the fight. Jernit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Jernit takes a swing at Miyata's ribcage but misses. Miyata looks to land a right hand but Jernit moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. A slapping leg kick lands for Jernit.
Miyata lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Jernit throws a half hearted mid kick. Jernit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miyata's sensitive parts. Miyata fails with the takedown. Miyata shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miyata showed some decent athleticism there. Miyata missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Jernit is trying to get back to full guard. Still in half guard, Miyata seems content to control. Miyata is working for an americana but Jernit has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Miyata was thinking about the submission. Miyata trying to control the position from guard on top but Jernit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jernit controlling the position. Miyata trying to control the position from guard on top but Jernit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Miyata won't allow Jernit to sweep him here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jernit trying to control the position.
Miyata content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Miyata is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Miyata is pushing down on Jernit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jernit is fighting to maintain full guard but Miyata has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Miyata is looking to stall here but Jernit recovers full guard. Miyata is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Miyata trying to control but Jernit is working from the bottom. Miyata postures up.
Miyata wants to control from the top but Jernit keeps moving. Jernit wants to sweep here but Miyata controlling him for the moment. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Miyata throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Miyata stopping the sweep attempt from Jernit.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kira Miyata dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miyata ducks under a wild hook from Jernit. Miyata has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Miyata throws a hook to the side of Jernit's head but Jernit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jernit slips a jab from Miyata. Jernit is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Jernit 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. Jernit slips under a jab from Miyata. A slow jab from Jernit misses its intended target. Jernit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab from Miyata. Miyata slips under a jab. Jernit slaps away a takedown attempt from Miyata, before circling back to the center of the mat. Jernit is looking to counter punch. Jernit lands an overhand right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jernit throws a big shot that misses. A nice inside leg kick there by Jernit. That's going to slow Miyata down. Jernit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Miyata fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jernit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Jernit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Jernit throws a right hand that Miyata ducks under and follows up with a left that Miyata also avoids with ease. Jernit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miyata. Miyata circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Jernit slips a straight right by Miyata. Miyata just misses with a punch to the body.
Miyata fails with a takedown attempt. Bunt Jernit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kira Miyata. Jernit connects with a single shot there. Jernit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Jernit thuds a left hand into Miyata's body. Bunt Jernit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Miyata will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jernit tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Miyata manages to circle out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jernit cracks Miyata with a right hand to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jernit throws a good cross that connects.
Miyata digs a good body shot into Jernit's ribs. Jernit avoids the body shot from Miyata.
Bunt Jernit is winning the standup battle so far. Jernit misses with a leg kick and Miyata counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jernit won't be happy with that. Jernit tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jernit wants to control but Miyata postures up. Miyata postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jernit is not content to let Miyata control the position. Miyata throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Miyata tries to advance to mount but can't. Jernit is looking to reverse the position. Miyata working away. Jernit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miyata on the ground. Miyata landing a few strikes. Miyata working the head and body with strikes. Kira Miyata has got the better of the ground game so far. Miyata misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Miyata working the ground and pound from side control. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Jernit manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miyata's best efforts. Jernit wants to get back to full guard. Jernit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miyata. Miyata seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jernit is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Miyata jumps into side control! Jernit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miyata wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Jernit is not content to let Miyata control the position. Miyata scores with punches from side control. Jernit sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Miyata has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Miyata passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jernit! Miyata tries to control but Jernit wriggling away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kira Miyata will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jernit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miyata. Miyata swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jernit counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jernit. Miyata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jernit backwards. Jernit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miyata. A short uppercut from Jernit. Jernit scores with an uppercut up the middle. Jernit misses with a body punch.
Jernit lands with a short shot to the head. Jernit lands a right hand. Miyata goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jernit prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jernit. A short right hand to the side of the head by Jernit. Jernit lands with a short head shot on the inside. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jernit lands with a right to the head. Miyata breaks the clinch.
Miyata misses with a wild body shot. Miyata takes a swing at Jernit's ribcage but misses. Miyata tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Miyata checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Jernit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jernit sizes up Miyata with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Jernit misses with an uppercut. Jernit loads up on a big right hand but Miyata slips the punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Miyata. Jernit does a little dance to reset his feet. Miyata lands a head shot. Miyata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jernit throws out the jab. Miyata changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Miyata connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Miyata misses with an uppercut
and Jernit counters with a left to the body. Miyata connects with a jab. Jernit moves out of range as Miyata strikes. Jernit misses with a straight left. Jernit throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jernit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Miyata scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Miyata tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jernit defends well and Miyata ends up having to push Jernit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Miyata avoids the head kick by Jernit.
Jernit connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice sprawl there from Jernit as Miyata shoots in. It looked like Jernit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bunt Jernit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kira Miyata. Jernit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Miyata's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jernit under the eye. Jernit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miyata's head backwards. Miyata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miyata swings and misses with a shot to the body letting Jernit counter with a right hand. Jernit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A low kick from Jernit is predictable there and Miyata counters with a left to the body. Jernit lands with a cross. The fighters circling - Miyata throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Miyata dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Miyata looks to throw the jab but Jernit is out of range. Miyata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A swing and a miss from Jernit. Miyata drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jernit defends it well. Miyata with a body punch. A glancing blow. Miyata misses with a double jab
and Jernit counters with a slapping leg kick. Nice body punch from Miyata. Miyata walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jernit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Miyata's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Jernit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Jernit misses with a double jab
and Miyata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Miyata misses with an uppercut. Jernit saw that one coming. Jernit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jab from Jernit. Miyata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jernit. Miyata missing with a left hand there. Jernit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jernit is looking to counter the offense by Miyata and move into the clinch. Jernit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miyata is out of range and Jernit settles back down. Miyata shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Miyata tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jernit defends well and Miyata ends up having to push Jernit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Jernit misses with a series of wild punches.
Miyata takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jernit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miyata. Jernit throws a right and a left that both miss. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miyata is defended easily by Jernit. A shot to the body from Jernit misses and Miyata counters with a stiff right hand. Jernit clobbers Miyata with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Miyata moves out of range of the leg kick from Jernit. Miyata scores with a takedown into Jernit's guard. Miyata in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunt Jernit clearly takes that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Miyata throws a hook but Jernit blocks it. Jernit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the liver by Jernit. Beautiful body shot. Jernit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miyata sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jernit connects with a looping right hand.
Good shot there by Miyata. Jernit lands a head shot. Jernit tries a head kick but it misses.
Miyata takes a jab right on the kisser.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jernit.
Jernit jabs Miyata right on the nose. Miyata blinks but takes it well. Miyata throws a lazy right hand but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jernit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Miyata just manages to avoid it. Miyata ducks under a wild hook from Jernit. 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! Jernit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Miyata moves away from the strike by Jernit. Jernit moves away from the strike by Miyata. Jernit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jernit lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jernit. Miyata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jernit. Miyata bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jernit's head. Miyata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jernit. Jernit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miyata is out of range and Jernit settles back down. Miyata has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Jernit clobbers Miyata with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Miyata doesn't succeed with the takedown and Jernit counters with a low kick, right behind Miyata 's knee. Jernit lands a head shot. A telegraphed right hand from Miyata misses the target. Jernit tried to score with a low kick but Miyata checks it. Miyata throws an off balance right hand
and Jernit counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Jernit tries a knee to the head but Miyata blocks it.
Miyata has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jernit clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Miyata has his opponent's back but Jernit is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Miyata.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Miyata has his takedown stuffed and Miyata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jernit takes a swing at Miyata's ribcage but misses. Good exchange - Jernit coming out on top. Jernit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miyata. Miyata throws a lazy uppercut
and Jernit counters with a straight right hand. Jernit avoids the body shot from Miyata.
Miyata connects with a right hand. Jernit shakes it off. Miyata scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jernit in his tracks. Miyata lands the left hand. Miyata connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jernit momentarily.
Jernit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miyata. Bunt Jernit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kira Miyata. No luck with that takedown attempt from Miyata. Jernit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Jernit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miyata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jernit misses with an uppercut. Jernit tries to score with a low kick but Miyata moves his leg out of the way. Jernit is looking to score with low kicks. That kick from Jernit tenderised Miyata's leg. Miyata is trying to keep his angry face on. Jernit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miyata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miyata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jernit. Jernit throws a looping overhand right but Miyata ducks down to avoid it. Miyata misses with a wild body shot. Jernit throws a hook but Miyata avoids it easily. Jernit motions for Miyata to come forward. Jernit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A slapping leg kick lands for Jernit.
Miyata misses with a takedown attempt and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Miyata misses with a hook. Jernit ducked under it nicely. Miyata misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Miyata misses with a hook. Jernit looks to land a right hand but Miyata moved out of range. Miyata feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jernits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Miyata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Jernit wants to land a leg kick but Miyata is out of range. Jernit throws a leg kick but Miyata checks it. Jernit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miyata is out of range and Jernit settles back down. Jernit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miyata.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jernit throws a head kick that misses. Miyata checks a leg kick. Miyata digs a good body shot into Jernit's ribs. Miyata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jernit. Jernit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miyata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jernit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miyata. Jernit tried to counter with a leg kick but Miyata avoided it. Jernit lands a really nice looking cross but Miyata seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunt Jernit had his way with Kira Miyata in that round. That's time! Jernit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Miyata blocks a low kick nicely. A good leg kick by Jernit. Jernit lands with a right hand. Miyata ducks under a wild hook from Jernit. Jernit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jernit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Miyata dives in and scores a takedown into Jernit's guard. Miyata in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Miyata looking to pass the guard. 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miyata trying to control the position from guard on top but Jernit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jernit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jernit passes Miyata's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Jernit is looking to advance position but Miyata won't allow it. Miyata tries to roll over but Jernit keeps him under control. Jernit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyata keeps working. Miyata has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Jernit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Miyata is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Miyata trying to hold on to Jernit's head to control him but Jernit postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Miyata manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Jernit trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Miyata is controlling Jernit's posture. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Jernit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyata is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Miyata stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Miyata scores with a shot to the body.
Jernit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Jernit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Jernit moves away from the strike by Miyata. Jernit lands a head shot. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jernit, right into the meat.
Miyata fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Miyata slips a straight right by Jernit. Miyata blocks a head kick by Jernit.
Miyata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Miyata manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jernit on his heels. He'll look to pass Jernit's guard now, I'm sure. Jernit has his hands on Miyata's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jernit wants to sweep here but Miyata controlling him for the moment. Jernit trying to keep a closed guard but Miyata is proving a slippery customer.
Miyata wants to control from the top but Jernit keeps moving. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jernit controls Miyata momentarily but Miyata frees himself. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Miyata being controlled here momentarily.
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 Bunt Jernit. I think Jernit 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:48 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:47 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bunt Jernit! Bunt Jernit is the new featherweight champion! A very excited looking Bunt Jernit made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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