PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Stoneking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adicos Misima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Misima's choice of entrance music: Spin Me Right Round _ DOPE. Nick Stoneking has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stoneking
vs
Misima

200 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Stoneking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adicos Misima!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stoneking moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stoneking is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Misima tries to bum rush Stoneking with a series of wild strikes but Stoneking uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Misima looks to land a combination. Stoneking sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stoneking shoots in looking for a takedown. Misima tries to sprawl out of it but Stoneking keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Misima manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Misima misses.
Stoneking looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stoneking shoots in for a takedown but Misima shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Misima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Misima connects with a nice looking jab.
A right-left combo lands from Misima.
Adicos Misima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Misima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Misima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stoneking misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Stoneking. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Misima. That snapped Stoneking's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Misima scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Misima scoring with punches and elbows.
Misima looks up at the clock and then as Stoneking takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Misima smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Stoneking's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Misima working the ground and pound.
Stoneking defending against the ground and pound.
Misima creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Misima tries to score with some ground and pound. Stoneking controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Stoneking avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Misima.
Misima cracks Stoneking with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Misima trying to control the position but Stoneking is working away.
Stoneking takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Misima cracks Stoneking with a big right hand but Stoneking just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Misima working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Misima lands an elbow.
Misima working away.
Misima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stoneking taking a bit of punishment here - Misima scoring with strikes.
Misima tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Misima landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Stoneking is trying to get back to half guard.
Stoneking is pushing Misima's head away, looking to escape. Misima manages to hold on to the position though.
Stoneking is breathing heavily.
Misima landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Misima is putting a hurting on Stoneking here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stoneking is looking for a sweep.
Misima cracks Stoneking with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoneking avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Misima.
Stoneking is not content to let Misima control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stoneking is looking for a sweep.
Stoneking manages to get back to half guard.

Stoneking manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Stoneking ducks right into an uppercut from Misima.
Misima punishes Stoneking's body with a nice straight punch.
Stoneking fails with the takedown

and Misima counters with a shoot takedown. Stoneking fights it but they end up in guard.
Misima throws a big right hand that misses.
Stoneking on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stoneking tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misima postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Misima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stoneking will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Misima working some strikes from top position.
Misima lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Misima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Misima's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Misima landing some decent shots from guard.
Misima lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Misima postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Misima makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Misima with a nice head shot there.
Misima lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adicos Misima dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Misima stalks Stoneking and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stoneking's face. Stoneking staggers backwards, shaken.
Misima with a nice cross.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Stoneking enables Misima to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stoneking manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Misima is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stoneking looking to hit a scissor sweep but Misima is one step ahead there.
Misima with a flurry of punches that miss.
Misima slips nicely into half guard.

Misima stands up and beckons Stoneking to join him on the feet.
Misima fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Misima ducks under a wild hook from Stoneking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoneking tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Misima counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Misima is in close to Stoneking's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Misima throwing strikes but missing.
Misima with a flurry of punches that miss.
Misima stays in close to Stoneking's body and controls the position.
Misima postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Misima scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stoneking keeping moving, preventing Misima from controlling successfully.
Misima postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misima in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Misima with a flurry of punches that miss.
Misima loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Misima with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stoneking working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Misima.
Misima throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Misima chips away with some ground and pound.
Misima cracks Stoneking with a solid left hand.
Misima working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stoneking not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stoneking really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Misima connects with a couple of short punches.
Misima loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Misima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adicos Misima has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misima working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Misima is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Misima lands a couple of elbows.
Misima postures up and lands a big shot to Stoneking's brow.
Stoneking is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Misima is controlling him.
Misima makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Misima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Misima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Misima preventing the sweep.
Misima makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Misima with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misima landing some decent shots from guard.
Misima works over Stoneking with some ground and pound from guard.
Misima wants to control from the top but Stoneking keeps moving.
Stoneking wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Misima is now in half guard.
Misima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Misima scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Misima is looking to take a break and control but Stoneking is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Misima slips a nice elbow through Stoneking's hands, connecting with Stoneking's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adicos Misima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Misima throws a good cross that connects.
Stoneking doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Misima counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Misima shoots in for a takedown but Stoneking shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Stoneking 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Misima throws a right and a left that both miss.

Stoneking forces Misima back against the cage and clinches.
Misima can't break the clinch.
Misima tries to break the clinch but Stoneking is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Misima.
Misima wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Stoneking breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stoneking avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stoneking tries for a takedown but Misima circles away easily

and Misima counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Misima makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoneking is pulling down on Misima's head to control his posture.
Stoneking controls Misima momentarily but Misima frees himself.
Misima is looking to work some ground and pound but Stoneking has wrist control.
Misima lands a couple of digs.
Stoneking preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Misima throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Misima is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Misima trying to control but Stoneking is working from the bottom.

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.
Misima lands a couple of elbows.
Misima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Misima wants to control from the top but Stoneking keeps moving.
Stoneking trying to keep a closed guard but Misima is proving a slippery customer.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Adicos Misima wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stoneking with a poor takedown

and Misima counters with a shoot takedown. Stoneking fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Stoneking. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Misima with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Misima missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Stoneking working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Misima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Misima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misima is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Misima passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Misima connects with a nice short shot to Stoneking's temple.
Misima trying to control from half guard but Stoneking is working away.
Misima is thwarting Stoneking's attempts to control the position.
Adicos Misima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Misima looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stoneking with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

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.
Misima lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stoneking taking some punishment here, with Misima in his half guard.
Stoneking avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Misima.
Misima working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Misima is keen to just control but Stoneking is a slippery customer.
Misima with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stoneking missing with punches from the bottom.
Misima looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stoneking with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stoneking trying to hold on to Misima's head to control him but Misima postures up.
Nick Stoneking has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Misima scoring with strikes to the body and head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adicos Misima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Misima 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adicos Misima!