|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chester Drawers (ranked 2205 p4p, 2828 weight class) and Moto Miyashita (ranked 236 p4p, 301 weight class). Moto Miyashita told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
 |
|
 |
| 169 cm
39
146
18 - 13 - 0 |
|
172 cm
30
147
5 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chester Drawers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moto Miyashita!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyashita drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Drawers tries to buck Miyashita off but Miyashita is having none of it.
Drawers sneaks back into half guard.
Drawers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyashita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Miyashita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drawers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miyashita.
Miyashita looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Miyashita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drawers is just riding it out for now. Miyashita eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drawers actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drawers wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyashita is trying to control the action in half guard but Drawers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miyashita trying to mount his opponent but Drawers defends it.
Drawers is looking for a sweep. Miyashita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyashita trying to control the action but Drawers is working from the bottom.
Miyashita is pressing down on Drawers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drawers is holding on for now.
Drawers looking for submissions off his back.
Drawers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drawers is not content to let Miyashita control the position.
That's two 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.
Drawers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miyashita is trying to control the action in half guard but Drawers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miyashita looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Drawers actively working from the bottom here.
Miyashita keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Drawers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drawers looking for submissions off his back.
Miyashita is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drawers won't allow Miyashita to pass to mount.
Miyashita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drawers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Drawers looking for submissions off his back.
Drawers won't allow Miyashita to pass to mount.
Drawers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drawers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miyashita moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Drawers.
Miyashita is looking to take a break and control but Drawers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drawers is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyashita tries for a kimura but Drawers is defending well.
Drawers is trying to get back to half guard.
Miyashita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drawers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Drawers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miyashita trying to control the position but Drawers is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drawers being controlled for a moment.
Drawers sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moto Miyashita dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Miyashita throws a half hearted mid kick.
Drawers half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miyashita misses the jab.
Drawers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Miyashita gets the takedown into side control.
Drawers is trying to get back to half guard.
Miyashita working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Drawers tries to buck Miyashita off but Miyashita is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyashita thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Miyashita trying to control the position but Drawers is working away.
Miyashita tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drawers is looking to reverse the position.
Miyashita advances to mount.
Drawers slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Miyashita tries to pass to full mount but Drawers defends it.
Miyashita uses his free foot to push down on Drawers's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Drawers.
Miyashita is working for a guillotine from mount but Drawers frees his head quite easily.
Drawers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Drawers bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyashita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drawers defends it easily.
Drawers is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Drawers is pushing down on Miyashita's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miyashita is fighting to maintain full guard but Drawers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Drawers passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Miyashita!
Drawers is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Miyashita has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Miyashita stops Drawers from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Miyashita is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drawers wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Miyashita keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Miyashita wants to hold on but Drawers pushes him away.
Drawers landing strikes from the mount.
Drawers moves to the back.
Miyashita trying to control the hands but Drawers won't let him.
Drawers working for the choke.
Drawers is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Miyashita is defending well though. Drawers let's go of the attempt for now.
Miyashita trying to control the action but Drawers just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drawers looking for the RNC.
Moto Miyashita has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drawers is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Miyashita is defending well though. Drawers let's go of the attempt for now.
Miyashita trying to control but not successfully.
Miyashita tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Miyashita tries to lock up and control but Drawers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miyashita is trying to escape the mount.
Drawers with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Miyashita regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chester Drawers dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Miyashita will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Drawers half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miyashita with a nice cross.
Drawers walks into a left hand.
Miyashita shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Miyashita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drawers defends it well.
Miyashita has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyashita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drawers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miyashita.
Drawers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drawers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miyashita wants to pass the guard but Drawers is defending well.
Drawers actively working from the bottom here.
Drawers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miyashita's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miyashita's back!
Drawers avoiding Miyashita 's attempts to control his hands.
Drawers working for the choke.
Miyashita preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Drawers.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miyashita turns into Drawers and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyashita is stalling in the full guard.
Miyashita wants to control from the top but Drawers keeps moving.
Miyashita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drawers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drawers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miyashita controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miyashita wants to control from the top but Drawers keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drawers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miyashita defends it easily.
Drawers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miyashita doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miyashita manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Drawers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miyashita can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miyashita passes Drawers's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Drawers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyashita pulls his head out easily.
Miyashita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Miyashita wants to work for an arm triangle but Drawers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drawers manages to get to full guard.
Drawers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miyashita defends it easily.
Miyashita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drawers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miyashita tries to free his leg and advance position but Drawers is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miyashita is pushing down on Drawers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Drawers is fighting to maintain full guard but Miyashita has managed to sneak the leg through.
Miyashita is looking for a kimura but Drawers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miyashita to get the leverage.
Drawers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moto Miyashita comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miyashita has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moto Miyashita!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
32% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
