PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Jovanovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daisu Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jovanovski comes to the cage accompanied by Anastasija - Pass Over. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jovanovski
vs
Miyagi

168 cm
24
159 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

170 cm
28
165 lbs
16 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Jovanovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daisu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Miyagi closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Jovanovski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Miyagi is trying to maintain a safe position but Jovanovski gets an underhook and turns Miyagi into the cage.
Jovanovski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miyagi tries to land a knee to the head but Jovanovski blocks with his arms.

Jovanovski turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jovanovski manages to end up in side control.
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.
Jovanovski is trying to ground and pound but Miyagi uses the momentary lack of control by Jovanovski to regain half guard.
Miyagi wants to improve his position but Jovanovski is controlling well.
Jovanovski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jovanovski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Miyagi gets back to full guard.

Jovanovski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Miyagi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Miyagi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Miyagi!
Miyagi wants to stand but Jovanovski is controlling his arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Miyagi is looking to take a break and control but Jovanovski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miyagi working away.
Jovanovski holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jovanovski is being controlled here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Miyagi.
Miyagi throws a nice head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Miyagi.
Miyagi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovski takes a jab right on the kisser.

Jovanovski scores a takedown into full mount!
Miyagi is looking to improve his position but Jovanovski isn't that keen on the idea.
Miyagi holds on for dear life.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jovanovski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miyagi is looking to escape.
Jovanovski thowing shots but they're missing.
Jovanovski controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jovanovski wants to finish this one by submission but Miyagi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jovanovski.
Miyagi blocking the ground and pound.
Miyagi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jovanovski.
Jovanovski tries to control but Miyagi wriggling away.
Miyagi tries to hold on but Jovanovski postures up.
Jovanovski lands a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Miyagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Jovanovski.
Miyagi tries to hold on but Jovanovski pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Jovanovski there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Poor strikes thrown by Jovanovski there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jovanovski in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Miyagi tries to lock up and control but Jovanovski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jovanovski breaks from Miyagi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Miyagi is trying to stand up.
Jovanovski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Miyagi hang on?
Jovanovski is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jovanovski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miyagi is looking to escape.

Jovanovski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Miyagi is now in Jovanovski's guard. A big mistake from Jovanovski there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Jovanovski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Miyagi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miyagi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jovanovski closes the distance but Miyagi moves to the side
and Miyagi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jovanovski's knee momentarily.
Miyagi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jovanovski at a distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Miyagi. Jovanovski shrugs it off though.
Jovanovski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jovanovski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miyagi counters with a thumping low kick.
Miyagi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi lands with an overhand left.
Donk. Miyagi catches Jovanovski right on the button with a cross.

Miyagi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jovanovski blocks the elbow strike.
Jovanovski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Miyagi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jovanovski or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miyagi.
Miyagi scores with a knee to the head.
Jovanovski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jovanovski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jovanovski can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Jovanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyagi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miyagi cracks Jovanovski with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jovanovski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Miyagi prevents it.
Miyagi is looking to control Jovanovski's arms but Jovanovski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miyagi has his back to the cage.
Miyagi landing knees to the head.
Jovanovski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jovanovski tries to score a body lock takedown but Miyagi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Miyagi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jovanovski backwards.
Miyagi has Jovanovski pushed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Miyagi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi tries to land a knee to the head but Jovanovski blocks with his arms.
Miyagi prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Miyagi.
Miyagi with a knee to the head.
Miyagi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Miyagi digs a right hand underneath Jovanovski's ribcage. Jovanovski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miyagi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jovanovski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Miyagi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miyagi lands a damaging elbow.
Miyagi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Miyagi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Miyagi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jovanovski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Miyagi lands a good knee to the midsection. Jovanovski won't want to take too many of those.
Miyagi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Miyagi.
Miyagi is pressed up against the cage. Jovanovski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miyagi down to the mat. Miyagi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Miyagi tries to clinch but Jovanovski moves away

and Jovanovski moves into the clinch.
Miyagi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jovanovski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Miyagi up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Miyagi.
Jovanovski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Miyagi.
A short body shot lands from Miyagi as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi lands a knee to the head.
Miyagi digs a right hand underneath Jovanovski's ribcage. Jovanovski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miyagi lands a nice shot to the body.
Miyagi prevents the takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Miyagi as the two fighters clinch.
Miyagi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miyagi is trying to stall.
Miyagi scores a nice knee to the body.
Jovanovski has Miyagi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miyagi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miyagi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Miyagi works on Jovanovski's body with a couple of short punches.
Miyagi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jovanovski's face.
Nice elbow from Miyagi.
Jovanovski avoiding damage as Miyagi throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jovanovski as Miyagi tries to tie him up.
Miyagi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miyagi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jovanovski.
Jovanovski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miyagi lands an elbow just above Jovanovski 's eye.
Jovanovski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miyagi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miyagi as Jovanovski tries to tie him up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miyagi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jovanovski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jovanovski slowing the pace effectively.
Miyagi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jovanovski or not.
Jovanovski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left hand lands to the body for Miyagi.
Jovanovski can't get the takedown.
Jovanovski stalling in the clinch but Miyagi improves position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jovanovski as Miyagi tries to tie him up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Miyagi.
Jovanovski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miyagi digs a right hand underneath Jovanovski's ribcage. Jovanovski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miyagi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jovanovski.
Jovanovski can't find room to land a body shot as Miyagi controls the action.

Jovanovski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jovanovski trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daisu Miyagi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Miyagi swinging wildly here.
Daniel Jovanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miyagi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miyagi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jovanovski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miyagi throws a sloppy head kick and Jovanovski moves out of range easily.
Miyagi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovski misses with a takedown
and Miyagi counters with an outside leg kick.
Jovanovski fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jovanovski closes the distance but Miyagi moves to the side
and Miyagi counters with a nice leg kick.
Jovanovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Miyagi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jovanovski wants to clinch but Miyagi slips to the side
and Miyagi counters with a nice leg kick.
Jovanovski clinches but Miyagi breaks the clinch
and Miyagi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A lazy left from Miyagi finds it's target.
Jovanovski clinches but Miyagi breaks the clinch
and Miyagi counters with a thumping low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jovanovski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi misses with a wild body shot.
Miyagi looks to land a body kick but Jovanovski moved away.

Jovanovski closes the distance and clinches.
Miyagi scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jovanovski takes an elbow to the temple.
Miyagi tries a knee to the head but Jovanovski blocks it.

Jovanovski is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Miyagi can't fight it off and eventually Jovanovski manages to take the fight to the floor. Miyagi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Jovanovski from controlling successfully.
Daniel Jovanovski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jovanovski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Miyagi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jovanovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Jovanovski is retaining full guard.

Jovanovski has his feet on Miyagi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Miyagi scores with a kick to the body.
Miyagi scores with a leg kick.
Jovanovski looks to clinch
and Miyagi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Daisu Miyagi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miyagi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Miyagi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Daisu Miyagi seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miyagi.
Jovanovski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miyagi can pounce on him.
Jovanovski tries to clinch
and Miyagi counters with a stiff right hand.
Jovanovski will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Miyagi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Miyagi clinches but Jovanovski breaks the clinch

and Jovanovski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Miyagi prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Jovanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyagi lands a good knee to the midsection. Jovanovski won't want to take too many of those.

Jovanovski has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Miyagi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jovanovski is trying to stick to Miyagi's back but Miyagi is turning into Jovanovski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jovanovski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Miyagi.
Jovanovski has a closed guard, preventing Miyagi from standing up.
Jovanovski managing to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daisu Miyagi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miyagi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daisu Miyagi!