PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kiichi Miyazawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walter has chosen Black Sabbath - War Pigs as his entrance music. Mark Walter will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Miyazawa
vs
Walter

170 cm
32
180 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

183 cm
27
179 lbs
7 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined

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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 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiichi Miyazawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Walter!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Miyazawa with that takedown attempt.
Walter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miyazawa.
Miyazawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walter avoids it really well and circles away.
Walter throws a sloppy head kick and Miyazawa moves out of range easily.
Walter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miyazawa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Walter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiichi Miyazawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyazawa keeping moving, preventing Walter from controlling successfully.
Walter wants to pass the guard but Miyazawa is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mark Walter wasn't active enough on the ground.
Walter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miyazawa defends it nicely.
Kiichi Miyazawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miyazawa.
Miyazawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walter defends it nicely.
Walter misses with a takedown attempt - Miyazawa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from Walter does no damage.
Miyazawa moves out of range as Walter throws a body kick.

Miyazawa gets a double leg takedown into Walter's guard.

Walter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miyazawa defends well.
Walter is trying to control the position but Miyazawa postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyazawa landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Walter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miyazawa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Walter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miyazawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miyazawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyazawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walter is keeping the position for now.
Walter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miyazawa's guard.
Walter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Walter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walter looking to pass the guard.
Walter wants to control from the top but Miyazawa keeps moving.
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.
Walter looking to sit in guard and control but Miyazawa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Walter seems keen to control Miyazawa's posture.
Walter has momentary wrist control but Miyazawa slips an elbow through the middle.

Miyazawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miyazawa has managed to get both his arms back between Walter's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyazawa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Miyazawa is looking to work some ground and pound but Walter has wrist control.

Miyazawa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miyazawa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Walter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miyazawa lands a couple of digs.
Miyazawa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Walter's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyazawa landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyazawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyazawa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miyazawa stands and throws Walter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Miyazawa working the ground and pound from side control.
Walter is trying to control Miyazawa's posture but Miyazawa avoids it.
Walter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miyazawa trying to control the action but Walter is working from the bottom.
Miyazawa wants to pass the guard but Walter is defending well.
Walter wants to control but Miyazawa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walter taking some punishment here, with Miyazawa in his half guard.

Miyazawa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Walter wants to improve his position but Miyazawa is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mark Walter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Miyazawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Walter throws out a powerful jab.
Walter throws a right and a left that Miyazawa avoids nicely.

Walter gets caught flat footed, as Miyazawa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Walter will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Walter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miyazawa passes into half guard.
Miyazawa blocks the strikes from Walter.
Walter is trying to control but can't.
Walter taking some punishment here, with Miyazawa in his half guard.

Walter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walter punching from the bottom.
Walter trying to control but Miyazawa postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyazawa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Miyazawa working Walter over with strikes.
Walter regains full guard. Nicely done.

Walter has his foot on Miyazawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miyazawa works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyazawa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kiichi Miyazawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miyazawa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Walter is trying to keep Miyazawa in close.
Miyazawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Walter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyazawa landing some decent shots from guard.
Miyazawa preventing the sweep.
Miyazawa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Walter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miyazawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Walter is tightening it up a little... Miyazawa has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Miyazawa reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Miyazawa taps out! Nice BJJ there by Walter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mark Walter!
In his post fight interview, Mark Walter started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.