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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kira Miyata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Carmelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyata comes to the cage accompanied by Boa - Energetic. Carmelo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: These Boots. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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153 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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170 cm
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150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kira Miyata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dustin Carmelo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Miyata.
Carmelo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carmelo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Miyata gets tackled into the cage by Carmelo. Carmelo maintains the clinch.
Miyata gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carmelo.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Miyata has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carmelo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miyata lands with a left to the head.
Carmelo tries to score a body lock takedown but Miyata shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carmelo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carmelo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miyata pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kira Miyata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Carmelo.
Carmelo is trying to trip Miyata. He has hold of a leg but Miyata is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Carmelo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carmelo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata has his foot on Carmelo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carmelo works his way back into a safe position though.
Miyata working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carmelo.
Carmelo trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyata is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carmelo looking to pass the guard.
Carmelo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miyata has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carmelo has managed to get both his arms back between Miyata's legs - danger averted.
Miyata controlling the position.
Carmelo preventing the sweep.
Carmelo throwing strikes but missing.
Carmelo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Carmelo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Miyata pulls Carmelo in close to prevent any damage.
Carmelo trying to control but Miyata is working from the bottom.
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!
Carmelo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Miyata's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carmelo under the eye.
Carmelo shoots and misses
and Miyata counters with a shoot takedown. Carmelo fights it but they end up in guard.
Carmelo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyata gets full guard.
Carmelo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miyata pulls Carmelo in to control the position.
Miyata working for a triangle but Carmelo defends it easily.
Carmelo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miyata's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carmelo wants to control from the top but Miyata keeps moving.
Carmelo is stalling in the full guard.
Carmelo trying to control but Miyata is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmelo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carmelo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carmelo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carmelo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miyata is trying to keep Carmelo in close.
Carmelo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Miyata manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miyata lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kira Miyata dominated that round.
That's time! Miyata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Miyata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carmelo shoots in for a takedown but Miyata shows good takedown defense.
Carmelo fails with a takedown attempt.
Miyata is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carmelo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carmelo shoots in and drives through. Miyata sprawls well.
Kira Miyata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Carmelo.
Miyata punishes Carmelo's body with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Miyata misses
and Carmelo counters with a low kick, right behind Miyata 's knee.
Miyata lands a really nice looking cross but Carmelo seems unphased.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miyata.
Miyata finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Carmelo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miyata sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Miyata bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carmelo's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata stuffs the takedown.
Kira Miyata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carmelo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dustin Carmelo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carmelo shoots in and bounces Miyata off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Carmelo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miyata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carmelo throws a big right hand that misses.
Carmelo is looking to pass into half guard but Miyata pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Miyata is in guard.
Miyata wants to pass the guard but Carmelo is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmelo is trying to hold Miyata in close to prevent damage but Miyata has managed to pass into half guard.
Miyata is controlling the pace.
Miyata is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kira Miyata overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miyata is thwarting Carmelo's attempts to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyata wants to pass to mount but Carmelo is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmelo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyata is working away from the top position though.
Miyata is keen to just control but Carmelo is a slippery customer.
Carmelo is looking to control Miyata's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carmelo avoid being mounted?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dustin Carmelo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Miyata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miyata misses the jab.
Miyata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carmelo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Miyata is looking for a takedown.
Miyata throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miyata.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmelo has Miyata pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Carmelo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Miyata tumbling to the mat - Carmelo dives into Miyata's guard.
Carmelo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miyata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miyata has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carmelo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carmelo trying to control but Miyata is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miyata looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carmelo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miyata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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 Kira Miyata will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Carmelo shoots and misses
letting Miyata counter with a right hand.
Miyata connects with the punch.
Carmelo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miyata.
The crowd cheers as Miyata lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carmelo doesn't seem phased though.
Miyata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carmelo sprawls well. Carmelo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miyata gets slowly back to his feet.
Miyata lands a jab.
Carmelo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miyata counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miyata.
Miyata content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
Miyata throws a big elbow that misses.
Carmelo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miyata manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmelo tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyata is retaining full guard.
Carmelo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miyata keeping moving, preventing Carmelo from controlling successfully.
Carmelo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Miyata wants to sweep here but Carmelo controlling him for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Carmelo trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dustin Carmelo.
Carmelo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miyata cracks Carmelo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Miyata misses with a looping left.
Carmelo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miyata finds it's way round the side to connect with Carmelo's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carmelo.
Kira Miyata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Carmelo.
Nice body punch from Miyata.
Miyata slaps away a takedown attempt from Carmelo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miyata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carmelo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miyata thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmelo moves forwards but Miyata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Miyata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carmelo.
Carmelo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miyata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miyata connects with a body shot that sends Carmelo's belly button to the back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Miyata, as that shot connected.
Carmelo ducks under a wild hook from Miyata.
Miyata lands with a hook. Carmelo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miyata uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Miyata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carmelo manages to avoid it.
Miyata throws a low kick but Carmelo moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyata scores with a nice strike.
Carmelo takes one to the chin there.
Miyata looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Miyata throws the left hand but Carmelo avoids the punch easily.
Miyata throws out a powerful jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Miyata!
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!
Carmelo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by Carmelo or perhaps it was just good defense by Miyata, which made it look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miyata throws a shot from downtown. Carmelo moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kira Miyata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miyata has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kira Miyata!
Kira Miyata decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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