PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yamasaki Mishimoto (ranked 3605 p4p, 3406 weight class) and Miyata Ichiro (ranked 334 p4p, 319 weight class). Miyata Ichiro has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yamasaki Mishimoto's chin.

Mishimoto
vs
Ichiro

179 cm
26
145
3 - 3 - 0

172 cm
22
153
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yamasaki Mishimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miyata Ichiro!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mishimoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ichiro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mishimoto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mishimoto misses with a kick to the body.
Ichiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mishimoto with a nice calf kick.
Ichiro avoids the head kick by Mishimoto.
Ichiro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ichiro checks the leg kick.
Mishimoto digs a good hook to Ichiro's body.
Mishimoto lands a high kick!

It looks like Miyata Ichiro has been cut.
Mishimoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mishimoto throws out a leg kick but Ichiro moves out of range and Mishimoto only half commits.
Ichiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
An inside leg kick lands from Mishimoto.
Mishimoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ichiro throws a counter combo.
Mishimoto misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Ichiro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishimoto delivers a nice body kick.
Mishimoto throws a head kick but Ichiro moves out of range.
Ichiro is looking for the big counter here.

Mishimoto moves into range and clinches up with Ichiro.
Mishimoto misses with a body punch.
Mishimoto has Ichiro pressed against the cage, preventing Ichiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mishimoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mishimoto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mishimoto lands a left hand.
Mishimoto keeps control of Ichiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mishimoto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ichiro's efforts to push away.
Ichiro has had enough of the clinch but Mishimoto keeps him there for the moment.
Mishimoto can't find room to land a body shot as Ichiro controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishimoto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ichiro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Mishimoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ichiro lands a jab-cross combination.
Mishimoto scores with a hook to the body. Ichiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Ichiro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mishimoto. Ichiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Mishimoto backs off Ichiro throws a huge counter combo but Mishimoto manages to avoid it all.
Ichiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Mishimoto.
Mishimoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ichiro.
Mishimoto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ichiro blocks a head kick by Mishimoto.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ichiro!
Mishimoto tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ichiro is looking to clinch but Mishimoto is avoiding it.
Mishimoto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mishimoto scores with a decent looking hook.
Ichiro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mishimoto's head.
Mishimoto looks to land a combination but Ichiro avoids it well.
Mishimoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mishimoto throws a sloppy head kick and Ichiro moves out of range easily.
Mishimoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mishimoto scores with a leg kick.
Mishimoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ichiro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mishimoto throws out a leg kick but Ichiro moves out of range and Mishimoto only half commits.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Mishimoto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mishimoto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mishimoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ichiro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick from Mishimoto lands but Ichiro takes it in his stride.
Ichiro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mishimoto misses with a low kick.
A big right from Mishimoto misses.
Ichiro blocks a head kick by Mishimoto.
Ichiro throws a counter combo.
Ichiro keeps the fight on the outside.
Mishimoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ichiro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mishimoto swings for the body but Ichiro moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yamasaki Mishimoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miyata Ichiro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ichiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Ichiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mishimoto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mishimoto.
Mishimoto throws a head kick that misses
and Ichiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Mishimoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ichiro is looking for the big counter here.
Mishimoto connects with a solid leg kick.

Mishimoto clinches up against the cage.
Mishimoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ichiro can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ichiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mishimoto has him pressed against the cage.
Ichiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Mishimoto won't allow it.
Ichiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A frustrated look appears on Ichiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mishimoto digs a right hand underneath Ichiro's ribcage. Ichiro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ichiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ichiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mishimoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ichiro tries to break free but Mishimoto pushes him back against the cage.
Ichiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ichiro can't break the clinch.
Mishimoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ichiro is breathing heavily.
Mishimoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mishimoto cracks Ichiro with a nice body shot.
Ichiro takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mishimoto.
Mishimoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ichiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Mishimoto breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Mishimoto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishimoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Ichiro.
Mishimoto throws a body kick that misses.
Mishimoto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ichiro.

That has opened up Miyata Ichiro's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Mishimoto.
No joy there for Ichiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mishimoto looks to land a body kick but Ichiro moved away.
Nice cross by Mishimoto.
Mishimoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ichiro slips under a jab.
Ichiro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mishimoto backs up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishimoto throws a head kick that misses.
Mishimoto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mishimoto lands a high kick!
Mishimoto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mishimoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mishimoto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Ichiro counter with a right hand.
Mishimoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ichiro.

Mishimoto drives through and clinches with Ichiro against the cage.
Mishimoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ichiro is trying to break the clinch but Mishimoto is controlling him.
Mishimoto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mishimoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Mishimoto.
Yamasaki Mishimoto has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Mishimoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mishimoto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ichiro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mishimoto tries to clinch
and Ichiro counters with a three punch combo that has Mishimoto backing up. Mishimoto nods at Ichiro to acknowledge the strikes.
Mishimoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

The cut above Miyata Ichiro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mishimoto takes a swing at Ichiro's ribcage but misses.
Ichiro throws a big counter head kick but Mishimoto avoids it with no problem.
Mishimoto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ichiro is out of range and Mishimoto settles back down.
Ichiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick lands for Mishimoto.
Mishimoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ichiro.
Ichiro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mishimoto defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yamasaki Mishimoto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miyata Ichiro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Mishimoto closes the distance and clinches.
Ichiro is trying to break the clinch but Mishimoto has him pressed against the cage.
Mishimoto taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ichiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ichiro has had enough of the clinch but Mishimoto keeps him there for the moment.
Ichiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Mishimoto won't allow it.
Ichiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mishimoto lands a nice elbow.
Mishimoto prevents Ichiro from breaking the clinch.
Mishimoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ichiro avoiding damage as Mishimoto throws knees to the body.
Ichiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mishimoto fails to land.
Mishimoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishimoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Mishimoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ichiro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mishimoto darts in trying to clinch
and Ichiro counters with a three punch combo that has Mishimoto backing up. Mishimoto nods at Ichiro to acknowledge the strikes.
Mishimoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Ichiro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mishimoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mishimoto throws a nice head kick!
Mishimoto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ichiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mishimoto.
Yamasaki Mishimoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mishimoto instigates a clinch.
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!
Ichiro working hard to break the clinch.
Mishimoto prevents Ichiro from breaking the clinch.
Mishimoto lands a left hand.
Ichiro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ichiro working hard to break the clinch.
Ichiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Mishimoto has double underhooks.
Ichiro is trying to force a seperation but Mishimoto has the dominant position.
Ichiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishimoto connects with a knee to the head.
Ichiro tries to break free but Mishimoto pushes him back against the cage.
Mishimoto leaning against his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Ichiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ichiro wants to break free but Mishimoto has control.
Mishimoto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mishimoto scores with a shot to the side of Ichiro's head.
Mishimoto with a knee to the head.
Ichiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mishimoto keeps control of Ichiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Mishimoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mishimoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mishimoto has Ichiro pressed against the cage, preventing Ichiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mishimoto lands a left hand.
Mishimoto has Ichiro pressed against the cage, preventing Ichiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mishimoto lands an elbow just above Ichiro 's eye.

Miyata Ichiro's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Miyata Ichiro's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yamasaki Mishimoto!
A very excited looking Yamasaki Mishimoto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.