PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jin Mishima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Afa Sila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mishima's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, All I Do Is Win. This should be fireworks!

Mishima
vs
Sila

175 cm
23
165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

173 cm
20
163 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jin Mishima!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Afa Sila!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sila scores with a sloppy right hand. Mishima should have avoided that one.
Sila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mishima.
A telegraphed right hand from Sila misses the target.
Sila lands a slapping body shot.
Sila digs a good hook to Mishima's body.
Sila misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Sila. Beautiful body shot.
Afa Sila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sila misses with a hook.
Mishima scores with a jab to the head.
Sila has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mishima throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sila's waist but Sila gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mishima off to one side.
Sila with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sila lands a glancing blow to the side of Mishima's head.
Mishima fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mishima looks to land a left hand but Sila moved out of range nicely.
Mishima misses with a takedown attempt
and Sila counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Mishima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mishima shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sila looks to score with a jab to the body but Mishima is just out of range.
Sila moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sila changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishima looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sila slaps away a takedown attempt from Mishima, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mishima takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mishima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sila throws out the jab.
Mishima throws a combination that misses
and Sila counters with a stiff right hand.
Mishima moves out of range of the strikes.
Mishima ducks under a wild hook from Sila.
Sila cracks a nice hook into Mishima's ribs.
Sila throws a looping overhand right but Mishima ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sila throws out a loose jab but Mishima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good exchange - Sila coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sila. Mishima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Afa Sila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sila thows a body shot but no joy.
Sila throws a hook but Mishima avoids it easily.
Sila scores with a jab.
Mishima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sila.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sila scores with a shot to the body.
Mishima misses with a double jab
and Sila counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sila just misses with a punch to the body.
Mishima takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sila throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Mishima counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mishima.
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!
Mishima works a leg free and moves into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ground and pound from Mishima.
Sila keeping hold of Mishima's head, controlling as best he can.

Mishima is trying to work for a kimura but Sila is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Sila dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mishima fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sila avoids it really well and circles away.
Sila just misses with a punch to the body.
Sila is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mishima rather than just go for the knockout.
Sila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mishima moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mishima shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Sila.
Sila throws out a loose jab but Mishima uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sila fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mishima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sila.
Sila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sila fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mishima ducks under a wild hook from Sila.
Mishima slips a straight right by Sila.

Mishima drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sila keeping full guard, as Mishima tries to pass.

Mishima has gone for a leg lock! Sila slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mishima's guard.
Sila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mishima swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sila thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Mishima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Mishima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sila doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sila manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sila controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mishima looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sila controls from within his opponent's guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mishima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.

Mishima has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sila is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mishima.
Mishima gets back to half guard.

Sila is looking for a kimura here.

Mishima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sila pulls his head out easily.
Jin Mishima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mishima is refusing to be controlled, as Sila sits in half guard.

Sila is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mishima sees it coming and defends easily.
Mishima is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mishima looking for submissions off his back.

Sila wants to work for an arm triangle but Mishima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mishima gets back to full guard.

Mishima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Mishima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sila defends well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mishima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Mishima throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sila uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jin Mishima will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mishima will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mishima takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mishima slips a jab from Sila.
Mishima looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sila connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Mishima.
Sila connects with a body shot that sends Mishima's belly button to the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sila lands with a good body shot.
Mishima moves away from the strike by Sila.

Mishima throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sila tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mishima is in Sila's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mishima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sila is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mishima advances to half guard.

Mishima is looking for a kimura but Sila is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mishima to get the leverage.
Mishima works his way into side control.

Mishima swings around for an armbar but Sila sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mishima's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sila trying to control but Mishima is working from the bottom.

Mishima is looking for a triangle but Sila pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sila's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Mishima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sila defends it easily.
Sila not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Sila thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sila sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mishima's guard.
Mishima gets back to full guard.
Sila forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishima has a hand on Sila's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sila takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sila controlling his opponent.
Mishima working to try and regain half guard.

Sila is working for a guillotine from mount but Mishima frees his head quite easily.
Mishima is working to get back to half guard.

Sila has hold of Mishima's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mishima manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mishima is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mishima sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Sila is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mishima has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sila is looking to take a break and control but Mishima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mishima is trying to get back to full guard.

Sila is working for a kimura but Mishima is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sila controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Sila really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Sila connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Sila misses.
Mishima just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Sila.
Jin Mishima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sila scores with a jab to the head.
Sila lands with a right hand.
Sila thows a body shot but no joy.
Sila jabs at Mishima's body.
Mishima takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishima misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sila thuds his right hand into Mishima's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mishima moves away.
Sila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sila scores with a nice strike.
Mishima moves forwards but Sila connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sila lands a nice looking body shot.
Sila with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mishima.
Sila jabs at Mishima's body.
Sila lands with a right hand.
Sila scores with a body shot.
Sila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mishima.
Mishima gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sila lands a nice hook to Mishima's body. Mishima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mishima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mishima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sila connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sila connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sila connects with a body shot.
Sila misses with a straight right.
Sila scores with a hook to the body. Mishima takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Afa Sila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sila scores with a decent looking hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sila lands with a nice body punch.
Mishima tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sila sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mishima somewhat.
Mishima on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sila scores with a jab to the body.
Sila connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mishima. Mishima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mishima dives in for a single leg takedown but Sila sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Mishima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sila softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sila.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Sila dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Sila works Mishima's body with a nice hook.
Sila jabs Mishima to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sila scores with a hook to the body. Mishima takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mishima defending well as Sila loads up on a big left hand.
Sila jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Mishima shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mishima was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sila tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Mishima swings around for an armbar but Sila sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mishima's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sila sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Mishima is looking for a triangle here but Sila uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mishima is trying to get back to half guard.

Sila tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sila trying to control the position but Mishima is working away.
Mishima is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sila off and has taken his back!
Jin Mishima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mishima is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Mishima looking to break Sila's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sila remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mishima will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Sila fending off the submission attempt from Mishima.

Sila is in a bad position with Mishima working for a choke. Sila manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.

Mishima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sila can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mishima is keeping the position for now.
Sila stands and throws Mishima's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sila is staying tight to Mishima's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mishima is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mishima misses with a strike from the bottom.

Sila thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mishima keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mishima sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mishima is trying to get back to full guard.

Mishima looking for submissions off his back.

Mishima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sila works his way into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sila advances to mount.
Afa Sila is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mishima wants to try and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Afa Sila.
I think Sila 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Afa Sila!
Afa Sila is the new lightweight champion!
Afa Sila seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.