PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kira Miyata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyata comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Boa - Energetic kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kira Miyata has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gunn
vs
Miyata

165 cm
26
154 lbs
10 - 6 - 1

171 cm
31
153 lbs
21 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition
Namunamu Clothing

Sun-Tzu

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 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kira Miyata!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Miyata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Miyata throws a right hand that misses
letting Gunn counter with a right hand.
Miyata misses with a double jab.
Gunn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Miyata throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gunn was covering up waiting for the punch and Miyata finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Miyata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunn wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyata trying to control but Gunn is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyata is one step ahead there.
Miyata won't allow Gunn to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gunn holds on and takes a little breather.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Miyata staying out of range there.
Gunn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Miyata throws a head kick that half lands.
Gunn staying out of range there.
Miyata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunn manages to avoid it.
Gunn throwing a counter right hand but Miyata manages to avoid it.
Miyata fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gunn on the side of the head.
Miyata connects with a single shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata throws a hook but Gunn blocks it.
Miyata dives in for a single leg takedown but Gunn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Miyata takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gunn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kira Miyata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyata works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Gunn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Horrible takedown attempt by Miyata or perhaps it was just good defense by Gunn, which made it look bad.
A slow jab from Gunn misses its intended target.
Miyata throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gunn on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Miyata misses the target.
Gunn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Miyata lands with a good body shot.
Miyata ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
Miyata throws out a counter right but Gunn avoids it with no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Gunn misses.
Gunn throws a body shot but no joy.
Miyata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gunn is fending him off so far but Miyata persists. Nope, Gunn circles away and we're back to standing.
Chris Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kira Miyata.
Gunn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Miyata connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gunn scrambles back to his feet.
Miyata might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Miyata is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miyata.
Gunn slips under a jab from Miyata.
A little feinted left hand from Gunn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chris Gunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miyata misses with an uppercut
and Gunn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miyata lands a nice shot to the body.
Gunn walks into a straight right hand from Miyata.
Gunn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miyata.
Miyata throws a hook but Gunn blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Gunn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn misses with a body punch
and Miyata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunn throws a looping overhand right but Miyata ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyata shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gunn pinned against the cage. Gunn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunn misses the target.
A big left from Gunn misses.
Miyata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab.
Miyata connects with a looping right hand.
Gunn missing with a left hand there. Miyata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunn swings for the body but Miyata moves out of range.
Miyata throws a head kick but Gunn moves out of range.
Miyata lunges at Gunn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gunn's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kira Miyata dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gunn takes one on the button.
Gunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miyata throws a shot from downtown. Gunn moves away and avoids it.
Gunn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gunn throws an overhand right that lands on Miyata's shoulder, as Miyata tries to avoid the shot.
Miyata dives in and grabs Gunn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gunn pushes down on Miyata's head and hops out.
Miyata slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gunn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miyata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miyata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn throws a jab but it's blocked by Miyata.
Miyata scores with a nice right hand.
Gunn misses the jab.
Miyata works the jab nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn looks to throw the jab but Miyata is out of range.
Miyata feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gunns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miyata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gunn counters with a straight right hand.
Gunn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miyata shoots in looking for a takedown but Gunn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miyata's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miyata stalks Gunn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gunn's face. Gunn staggers backwards, shaken.
Miyata blocks a jab.
Gunn misses with a wild body shot.
Miyata misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunn misses the target.
Gunn defending well as Miyata loads up on a big left hand.
Gunn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miyata.
Miyata stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Miyata.
Miyata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyata lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Miyata slips under a jab from Gunn.
Miyata walks into a stiff left hand from Gunn.

It looks like Kira Miyata has been cut.
Gunn throws a looping overhand right but Miyata ducks down to avoid it.
Miyata changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gunn tries to avoid it but Miyata manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gunn to the ground. Gunn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chris Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kira Miyata.
Miyata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miyata lands an overhand right.
Miyata scores with a jab to the jaw.
Miyata with a hook.
Miyata misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Gunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miyata wants to counter the offense by Gunn and move into the clinch position.
Gunn throws a hook to the side of Miyata's head but Miyata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miyata misses with a leg kick
and Gunn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miyata misses with a right hand
and Gunn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miyata thinking.
Miyata cracks Gunn with a good jab.
Miyata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Miyata cracks Gunn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gunn with a nice cross.
Miyata throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Miyata slips a jab from Gunn.
Gunn swings widly with a right hand
and Miyata counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Miyata throws a hook but Gunn avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn takes one to the chin there.
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 misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Gunn as Miyata shoots in.
Miyata misses with a double jab.
Kira Miyata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miyata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunn.
Gunn tries to move into range but Miyata moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Miyata misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Gunn misses its target.
Miyata ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
Miyata lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Miyata throws a good cross that connects.
Gunn throws a jab when Miyata was well out of range.
Miyata tries to counter with a clinch but Gunn shakes him off and moves away.
Miyata throws a sloppy body shot
and Gunn counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kira Miyata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kira Miyata's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Miyata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gunn defending well as Miyata loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Gunn misses.
Gunn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miyata tries to land a leg kick but Gunn saw it coming and moves away.
A combination from Miyata does no damage.
Gunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miyata steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gunn.
Gunn cracks Miyata with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miyata does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunn.
A big right from Gunn misses.
Gunn walks into a straight right hand from Miyata.
Gunn stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Gunn misses.
Miyata scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gunn throws a poor cross that misses
and Miyata counters with a nice uppercut.
Miyata misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Gunn misses.
Miyata lands a jab to the head.
Gunn looks to land a left hand but Miyata moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Gunn misses.
A big left from Gunn misses.
Gunn misses with a right hand
and Miyata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunn checks a leg kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Gunn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata scores with a jab. Gunn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miyata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miyata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gunn is fending him off so far but Miyata persists. Nope, Gunn circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunn looks to throw the jab but Miyata is out of range.
Miyata steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gunn.
A shot to the liver by Miyata. Beautiful body shot.
Miyata cracks Gunn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Miyata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miyata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunn.
Miyata throws a hook but Gunn avoids it easily.
Gunn throws an overhand right that lands on Miyata's shoulder, as Miyata tries to avoid the shot.
Gunn throws a looping overhand right but Miyata ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyata bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gunn's head backwards.
Gunn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab lands there for Miyata.
Nice jab there from Miyata.
Sloppy strikes from Miyata. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunn misses the target.
Miyata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gunn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miyata feints a jab promting Gunn to slip. Miyata then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gunn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gunn throws a shot from downtown. Miyata moves away and avoids it.
Miyata is looking to score with low kicks.
Chris Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miyata has his takedown stuffed
and Gunn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chris Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kira Miyata.
A shot to the liver by Miyata. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyata dips to his left and cracks Gunn with an uppercut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyata lands a head shot.
Gunn takes a swing at Miyata's ribcage but misses.
Miyata misses with a right hand
and Gunn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miyata throws a leg kick but Gunn checks it.
Gunn is looking to counter punch.
Gunn misses with a double jab.
Miyata wants to counter with a clinch but Gunn pushes him away.
Miyata with a nice cross.
Gunn throws a lazy right hand but Miyata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miyata connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gunn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miyata bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gunn's head backwards.
Miyata scores with a hook to the body. Gunn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kira Miyata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miyata has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kira Miyata!
Kira Miyata seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.