PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kira Miyata (ranked 67 p4p, 3 weight class) and Karol Mirowski (ranked 186 p4p, 11 weight class). Miyata comes to the cage accompanied by Boa - Energetic. Mirowski has chosen Mercy as his entrance music. Karol Mirowski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Miyata
vs
Mirowski

171 cm
39
147 lbs
40 - 25 - 0

166 cm
33
149 lbs
16 - 5 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

Aspire Clothing
Dauntless

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kira Miyata!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karol Mirowski!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyata just misses with a punch to the body.
Miyata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Miyata.
Mirowski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Miyata is looking to score with low kicks.
Mirowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miyata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirowski.
Mirowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mirowski misses with a jab to the body
and Miyata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mirowski connects with a body shot that sends Miyata's belly button to the back.
Mirowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Miyata has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mirowski moves away from the strike by Miyata.
Miyata throws an off balance right hand
and Mirowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mirowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miyata has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Miyata lands with a shot to the body.
Miyata misses with a lunging right hand
and Mirowski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyata missing with a left hand there. Mirowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mirowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miyata.
Karol Mirowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miyata fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body punch from Mirowski.
Kira Miyata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Miyata.
Mirowski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Mirowski blocks the low kick.
A jab from Miyata misses.
Mirowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Miyata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mirowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mirowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miyata.
A jab from Miyata misses.
Miyata throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirowski.
Miyata lands a really nice looking cross but Mirowski seems unphased.
Mirowski misses the shot to the body.
Mirowski throws a hook but Miyata avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mirowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mirowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyata moves away from the strike by Mirowski.
Mirowski walks into a straight right hand from Miyata.
Miyata misses with an uppercut.
Miyata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miyata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mirowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miyata.
Mirowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Miyata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Miyata.
Mirowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Miyata.
A telegraphed right hand from Miyata misses the target.
Miyata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirowski.
Mirowski misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Mirowski.
Miyata throws out a loose jab but Mirowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miyata throws out a loose jab but Mirowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miyata.
Mirowski misses with a low kick.
A jab from Mirowski misses.
Mirowski looks to throw the jab but Miyata is out of range.
Miyata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mirowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miyata scores with a jab to the head.
Miyata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mirowski.
Mirowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miyata is defended easily by Mirowski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Mirowski.
Mirowski tries to move into range but Miyata moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mirowski misses with a hook. Miyata ducked under it nicely.
Miyata fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miyata lands a lovely overhand right.
Miyata throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Mirowski.
Mirowski moves out of range as Miyata strikes.
Mirowski looks to throw the jab but Miyata is out of range.
Mirowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Miyata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miyata scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mirowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Mirowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miyata to score with a decent uppercut.
Mirowski defending well as Miyata loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kira Miyata will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mirowski throws a series of punches but Miyata moves out of range.
Miyata moves away from the strike by Mirowski.
A head kick misses from Mirowski.
Miyata throws a poor cross that misses
and Mirowski counters with an outside leg kick.
Mirowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Mirowski.
Mirowski throws a hook but Miyata blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Mirowski.
A leg kick checked by Mirowski.
Mirowski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Miyata walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A cross from Mirowski lands.
Mirowski misses with a straight left.
Miyata misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirowski thumps Miyata with a low kick.
Mirowski scores with a hook to the body. Miyata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mirowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miyata has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mirowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Miyata off the cage and back into range.
Miyata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mirowski.
Miyata appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mirowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miyata feinted with a counter takedown.
Miyata misses the jab.
Miyata scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Miyata blocks the low kick.
Karol Mirowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Miyata as he checks the leg kick.
Mirowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miyata misses with a wild body shot.
Miyata walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miyata throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Mirowski does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyata misses with a body shot.
Mirowski throws a looping overhand right but Miyata ducks down to avoid it.
Miyata looks to throw the jab but Mirowski is out of range.
Mirowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miyata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirowski throws out the jab.
Mirowski blocks a head kick by Miyata.
Miyata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirowski.
A bone on bone clash there as Mirowski blocks the leg kick.
Mirowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirowski fakes the leg kick and cracks Miyata in the body.
Mirowski keeps Miyata at a distance using the push kick.
Mirowski misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Mirowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyata on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mirowski throws the kick towards the body but Miyata avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Miyata misses the target.
Miyata throws an off balance right hand
and Mirowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miyata misses with a looping right.
A cross from Miyata lands.
Mirowski works Miyata's body with a nice hook.
Mirowski throws an off balance right hand
and Miyata counters with a series of strikes. Mirowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miyata.
Miyata throws a body shot but no joy.
Mirowski moves away from the strike by Miyata.
Miyata throws out a loose jab but Mirowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Miyata misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miyata is defended easily by Mirowski.
Mirowski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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 lazy uppercut
and Mirowski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mirowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miyata finds it's way round the side to connect with Mirowski's head.
Miyata misses with a straight right.
Mirowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miyata.
Miyata is looking to counter punch.
Mirowski misses with an uppercut.
As Mirowski looks to move away, Miyata throws a big counter combo but Mirowski just gets out of the way.
Miyata ducks under a wild hook from Mirowski.
Miyata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mirowski counters with a good low kick that Miyata was not able to check.
Mirowski misses the shot to the body.
Mirowski ducks right into an uppercut from Miyata.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karol Mirowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Miyata misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mirowski lunges at Miyata with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miyata's hand.
Mirowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirowski tries a quick counter leg kick but Miyata is wise to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Miyata.
Mirowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miyata lands a right hook to the body.
Miyata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mirowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miyata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Miyata throws the left hand but Mirowski avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Miyata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirowski throws a right and a left that Miyata avoids nicely.
A big left from Miyata misses.
Miyata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miyata tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mirowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miyata somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata misses with an uppercut
and Mirowski counters with a thumping low kick.
Miyata misses the shot to the body.
Mirowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mirowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mirowski scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Mirowski does it's job there.
Miyata looks to throw the jab but Mirowski is out of range.
Mirowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Miyata.
Miyata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mirowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miyata walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mirowski.
Mirowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miyata tests Mirowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mirowski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miyata's calf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirowski throws a hook but Miyata blocks it.
Miyata misses with a hook. Mirowski ducked under it nicely.
Mirowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miyata looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirowski is just out of range.
Mirowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miyata throws out the jab.
Mirowski misses with a body shot.
Miyata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mirowski.
Mirowski has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Miyata gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Miyata defending well as Mirowski loads up on a big left hand.
Mirowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miyata. That did some damage!
Good standup being displayed there by Miyata as he connects with a hook.
Mirowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mirowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miyata.
Miyata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Mirowski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mirowski looks to land a right hand but Miyata moved out of range.
Miyata fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mirowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Miyata fails to land with a series of punches.
Mirowski staying out of range there.
A big left from Miyata misses.
Miyata misses with a straight right.
Miyata throws a leg kick
and Mirowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miyata throws a hook to the side of Mirowski's head but Mirowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miyata staying out of range there.
Miyata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirowski.
A big right from Miyata misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyata misses with an uppercut
and Mirowski counters with a right hand to the body.
Mirowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Miyata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirowski manages to avoid it.
Miyata slips under a jab.
Mirowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mirowski scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mirowski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mirowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miyata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Miyata misses the target.
Mirowski throws a looping overhand right but Miyata ducks down to avoid it.
Mirowski slips under a jab.
Miyata scores with a hook to the body. Mirowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miyata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mirowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mirowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miyata manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Miyata throws a hook but Mirowski blocks it.
Mirowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miyata.
Mirowski slips a straight right by Miyata.
A telegraphed right hand from Mirowski misses the target.
Mirowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mirowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miyata.
Mirowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miyata ducks under a wild hook from Mirowski.
Mirowski blocks a low kick nicely.
Miyata ducks under a wild hook from Mirowski.
Miyata tries to counter with a takedown but Mirowski is quick to defend against it.
Mirowski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyata throws a poor cross that misses
and Miyata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miyata looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirowski is just out of range.
Mirowski ducks right into an uppercut from Miyata.
Miyata staying out of range there.
Miyata attempts a counter takedown but Mirowski avoids it well and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mirowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Mirowski lands with a shot to the body.
Miyata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirowski throws out the jab.
Mirowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miyata.
Mirowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyata is just out of range.
Miyata misses the shot to the body.
Miyata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miyata is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Miyata lands with an uppercut that bounces Mirowski off the cage and back into range.
Mirowski misses the shot to the body.
Mirowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miyata avoids the body shot from Mirowski.
Mirowski staying out of range there.
Mirowski throws out a counter right but Miyata avoids it with no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mirowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mirowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miyata.
Miyata misses with a leg kick
and Mirowski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miyata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miyata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Mirowski.
Miyata throws a body shot but no joy.
Miyata lands with a nice body punch.
Mirowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Miyata fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mirowski avoids it really well and circles away.

Mirowski clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyata lands a hook that snaps the head of Mirowski backwards.
Mirowski tries to stall but Miyata uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hand to the body from Mirowski.
Mirowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mirowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirowski.
Mirowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mirowski looking to slow down the pace here.
Mirowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Miyata has had enough of the clinch but Mirowski keeps him there for the moment.
Mirowski digs a right hand into Miyata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miyata's gas tank.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Miyata is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mirowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kira Miyata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mirowski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mirowski lands with a light punch inside.
Miyata wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Mirowski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mirowski has a couple of punches blocked by Miyata.
Mirowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Mirowski working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miyata.
Mirowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miyata.
Mirowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miyata lands a shoulder strike.
Miyata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mirowski has him pressed against the cage.
Miyata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miyata goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mirowski prevents it.
Mirowski lands a nice uppercut.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karol Mirowski dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A big right from Miyata misses.
Miyata just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirowski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miyata with a body shot.
Mirowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miyata with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Miyata.
Mirowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Miyata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mirowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Mirowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Miyata.
Mirowski lunges at Miyata with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miyata's hand.
Mirowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miyata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyata takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mirowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miyata at a distance.
Miyata connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mirowski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mirowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata throws a body shot but no joy.
Miyata shoots in looking for a takedown. Mirowski tries to sprawl out of it but Miyata keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mirowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Miyata misses with a hook. Mirowski ducked under it nicely.
Mirowski throws a leg kick

and Miyata counters with a single leg into guard. Mirowski didn't expect that.
Mirowski managing to control the position.
Mirowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Still in half guard, Mirowski seems content to control.
Kira Miyata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata tries to roll over but Mirowski keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Miyata with the active half guard here but Mirowski passes nicely into side control.
Miyata looks to move to half guard but instead Mirowski has passed into mount! Damn!
Miyata is desperately trying to improve his position but Mirowski has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miyata is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mirowski prevents Miyata from getting the reversal.
Miyata wants to control but Mirowski is having none of it.
Miyata is looking to improve his position but Mirowski isn't that keen on the idea.
Mirowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Karol Mirowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mirowski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Miyata bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mirowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kira Miyata.
Well Mirowski 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Mirowski!
Karol Mirowski is the new bantamweight champion!
Karol Mirowski was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.