PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kira Miyata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyata kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Boa - Energetic. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hansen's choice of entrance music: AC/DC - Big Gun. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tim Hansen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Miyata
vs
Hansen

171 cm
27
153 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

178 cm
33
155 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kira Miyata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Miyata with that takedown attempt.
Miyata throws out a loose jab but Hansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hansen takes one on the button.
Miyata lands a jab to the head.
Kira Miyata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Miyata shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miyata showed some decent athleticism there.
Hansen is pressing down on Miyata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyata makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hansen wants to control but Miyata passes easily into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata is controlling the pace.
Hansen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Miyata wants to pass to mount but Hansen is defending the position.
Hansen trying to control but Miyata postures up.
Miyata takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hansen wants to control but Miyata is keeping busy.
Miyata thows a huge punch but Hansen dodges it nicely.
Miyata with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansen is trying to maintain the position but Miyata is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miyata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Hansen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyata looks to throw the jab but Hansen is out of range.
Miyata comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Miyata lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Miyata.
Hansen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miyata throws out the jab.
Miyata comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Miyata misses.
Miyata missing with a left hand there. Hansen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hansen is looking for the big counter here.
Miyata scores with a punch to the head.
Miyata scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Hansen misses.
Hansen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miyata misses with a takedown attempt - Hansen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hansen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miyata with a jab.
Miyata scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hansen moves away from the strike by Miyata.
Hansen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miyata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kira Miyata dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Miyata with a nice cross.
Miyata throws the left hand but Hansen avoids the punch easily.
Hansen feints the counter takedown.
Miyata throws a body shot but no joy.
Hansen avoids the body shot from Miyata.
Hansen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hansen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miyata sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hansen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miyata defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hansen.
Hansen slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hansen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miyata misses with a straight right.
Hansen with the counter takedown but Miyata avoids it easily.
Miyata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hansen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tim Hansen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hansen moves away from the strike by Miyata.
Hansen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Miyata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hansen.
Hansen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Miyata defends it well.
Miyata misses with a lunging right hand
and Hansen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miyata shoots for a double leg takedown but Hansen sprawls well. He's pushed Miyata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miyata scores with a nice strike.
Miyata fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hansen avoids it really well and circles away.
Hansen feints the counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata throws a body punch but Hansen moves out of range.
Miyata throws a good cross that connects.
Miyata takes a swing at Hansen's ribcage but misses.

Hansen tries to sprawl but Miyata drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Hansen tries to roll over but Miyata keeps him under control.
Hansen is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen tries to get to full guard but Miyata has control of the leg.

Miyata is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hansen is just riding it out for now. Miyata eventually gives up the hold.

Miyata seems to be looking for submissions.
Miyata is nestled in close to Hansen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Miyata is thwarting Hansen's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Miyata is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hansen still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hansen has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Miyata is trying to control Hansen's posture but Hansen avoids it.
Hansen tries to advance to mount but Miyata denies him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kira Miyata dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hansen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hansen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Miyata throws a lazy right hand but Hansen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miyata slips a jab and a cross from Hansen.
It looked like Miyata wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miyata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hansen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyata tries to bum rush Hansen with a series of wild strikes but Hansen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miyata throws a lazy right hand but Hansen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hansen throws a counter combo.
Miyata smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miyata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miyata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hansen can do to turn this around?
Miyata stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miyata wants it to stay on the feet.
Miyata catches Hansen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Miyata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hansen throws a counter combo.
Miyata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hansen misses with a double jab

and Miyata counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Miyata pushes down on Hansen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hansen is looking for a sweep. Miyata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata wants to control but Hansen is keeping him busy.
Hansen is looking to control Miyata's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hansen avoid being mounted?
Miyata content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Miyata scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Miyata throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen wants to improve his position but Miyata is controlling well.
Miyata winds up and cracks Hansen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Miyata controlling the action here.
Miyata works his way into side control.
Hansen defending against the ground and pound.
Miyata working the head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Miyata are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Miyata controls the position from side control.
Hansen can't do much from the bottom here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Miyata creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hansen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miyata wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tim Hansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hansen struggling a bit here.

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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass 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.