Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: IFC XXXI
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
A clash of legs there as Go Bucks blocks the low kick.
Go Bucks checks a leg kick nicely.
Go Bucks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miyamoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Go Bucks moves out of range of the body kick.
Miyamoto throws a lazy head kick
and Go Bucks counters with a stiff right hand.
Go Bucks lands a front kick.
Go Bucks looks to throw the jab but Miyamoto is out of range.
Miyamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Go Bucks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miyamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Go Bucks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Go Bucks throws a series of punches but Miyamoto moves out of range.
Miyamoto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Go Bucks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Despite the aggression on Miyamoto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Miyamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Go Bucks moves out of range easily.
Go Bucks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shigeru Miyamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Go Bucks closes the distance and pushes Miyamoto back into the cage.#BC#
Go Bucks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miyamoto throws a head kick but Go Bucks moves out of range.
Miyamoto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Go Bucks misses with a hook
and Miyamoto counters with a one-two to the body.
Go Bucks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Miyamoto tries a low kick but Go Bucks avoids it.
Miyamoto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Go Bucks.
And Go Bucks counters with a quick kick to the body but Miyamoto blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Miyamoto.
Miyamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Go Bucks misses with a right hand
and Miyamoto counters with a series of strikes. Go Bucks will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Miyamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Miyamoto misses with a looping right.
Miyamoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Go Bucks finds it's way round the side to connect with Miyamoto's head. #CUT#
It looks like Shigeru Miyamoto has been cut.
Miyamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Go Bucks's calf.
Crunch! Miyamoto slams his shin into Go Bucks's torso.
Miyamoto connects with a looping right hand.
Miyamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Miyamoto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Go Bucks takes a step back to recover. #KD#
A head kick lands from Go Bucks that sends Miyamoto to the canvas. Miyamoto tries to scramble back to his feet but Go Bucks brings him back down into side control. #ROC#
Miyamoto is rocked!
Go Bucks scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Miyamoto is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Go Bucks can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Urban Go Bucks!
After winning the bout, Urban Go Bucks thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: IFC Midweek 10
Date: Nov 29, 2017

#R1#
Krieg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krieg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miyamoto.
Krieg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miyamoto dodges the punch combination from Krieg.
Krieg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miyamoto counters with a series of strikes. Krieg will be more careful next time no doubt.
Miyamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miyamoto throwing a counter right hand but Krieg manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Krieg misses.
And Miyamoto counters with a quick kick to the body but Krieg blocks it.
Miyamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krieg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miyamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miyamoto throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#
It looks like Blitz Krieg has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Krieg. Those never looked like landing.
Miyamoto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Krieg blocks a head kick by Miyamoto.
Krieg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krieg avoids the head kick by Miyamoto.
Miyamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Miyamoto.
Krieg throws a combination that misses
and Miyamoto counters with a body kick.
Krieg has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Miyamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krieg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miyamoto.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miyamoto, right into the meat.
Krieg misses with a two punch combination.
Krieg throws a combination that misses
and Miyamoto counters with an outside leg kick.
Miyamoto throws a head kick but Krieg moves out of range.
Miyamoto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Krieg looks winded!
Krieg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miyamoto counters with a left and a right that stings Krieg.
Krieg throws a series of punches but Miyamoto avoids them all with ease.
Miyamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miyamoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krieg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miyamoto tries to bum rush Krieg with a series of wild strikes but Krieg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krieg misses with a two punch combination.
Miyamoto dodges the punch combination from Krieg.
Krieg fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
A combination from Krieg does no damage.
Krieg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miyamoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Miyamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miyamoto connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Krieg misses.
Miyamoto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Krieg if he has to take too many more of those.
Good leg kick by Miyamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Miyamoto.
Miyamoto throws a head kick that half lands.
Miyamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krieg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miyamoto dips to his left and cracks Krieg with an uppercut!
Miyamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Krieg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blitz Krieg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krieg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Krieg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Miyamoto throws a head kick that Krieg semi-blocks.
Miyamoto lands a right hook to the body.
Krieg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miyamoto is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Miyamoto cracks Krieg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Krieg misses with a two punch combination.
Krieg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#
That has opened up Blitz Krieg's cut even more.
Some wild striking there from Krieg.
Miyamoto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sloppy strikes from Miyamoto. Those never looked like landing.
That kick from Miyamoto tenderised Krieg's leg. Krieg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Krieg throws a nice looking combination but Miyamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miyamoto lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Miyamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krieg blocks a head kick by Miyamoto.
Krieg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Miyamoto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Krieg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Miyamoto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Miyamoto wants to clinch up but Krieg keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Miyamoto does no damage.
As Miyamoto backs off Krieg throws a huge counter combo but Miyamoto manages to avoid it all.
Krieg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Miyamoto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Krieg scrambles back to his feet.
A punch combination from Krieg misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Miyamoto.
Krieg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miyamoto can pounce on him.
Miyamoto throws a combination. Krieg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Krieg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Krieg. Those never looked like landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krieg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miyamoto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
The cut above Blitz Krieg's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Miyamoto lands a nice looking body kick.
Miyamoto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krieg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shigeru Miyamoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blitz Krieg'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.
#R2#
Krieg throws a series of punches but Miyamoto moves out of range.
Miyamoto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Miyamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donk. Miyamoto catches Krieg right on the button with a cross.
Nice body kick from Miyamoto.
Krieg misses with the combination.
Shigeru Miyamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Miyamoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Krieg throws a series of punches but Miyamoto avoids them all with ease.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Miyamoto, as that shot connected.
Shigeru Miyamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Miyamoto does no damage.
Krieg dodges the punch combination from Miyamoto.
As Miyamoto backs off Krieg throws a huge counter combo but Miyamoto manages to avoid it all.
Krieg misses with a double jab
and Miyamoto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Krieg is breathing heavily.
Krieg misses with a combination
and Miyamoto counters with a good low kick that Krieg was not able to check. #T1#
Miyamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Miyamoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miyamoto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Krieg has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Miyamoto.
Krieg misses with a few strikes there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Krieg crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Miyamoto - the referee stops the clock and Krieg gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Miyamoto. Krieg manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Miyamoto.
Krieg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Krieg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miyamoto cracks a nice hook into Krieg's ribs.
Miyamoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miyamoto throws a series of strikes that have Krieg backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyamoto misses with the combination.
Krieg lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Krieg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Miyamoto counters with a low kick, right behind Krieg 's knee.
Krieg swinging wildly here.
Krieg walks into a left hand. #T2#
Miyamoto connects with a looping right hand.
Miyamoto scoring well with a low kick there.
Miyamoto misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Miyamoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miyamoto dodges the punch combination from Krieg.
Krieg misses with a double jab.
Krieg tries to bum rush Miyamoto with a series of wild strikes but Miyamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miyamoto throws a head kick but Krieg moves out of range.
Krieg swinging wildly here.
Miyamoto misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Miyamoto misses.
Krieg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Miyamoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krieg doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Krieg shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Miyamoto eats them both and turns towards Krieg to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Krieg takes one to the chin there.
Miyamoto tries to clinch but Krieg is having none of it.
Krieg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miyamoto can pounce on him.
Miyamoto throws a head kick but Krieg moves out of range.
Krieg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miyamoto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Krieg thinking.
Miyamoto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Krieg eats them both and turns towards Miyamoto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A thudding body kick lands there by Miyamoto!
A good leg kick by Miyamoto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyamoto dips to his left and cracks Krieg with an uppercut!
Miyamoto delivers a nice body kick.
Krieg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miyamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krieg can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Miyamoto.
Krieg swinging wildly here.
Krieg avoids the body shot from Miyamoto.
Krieg throws a series of punches but Miyamoto moves out of range. #T4#
Miyamoto thows a body kick. Krieg tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Miyamoto lands a nice looking body shot.
Miyamoto lands a head shot.#CUT#
Blitz Krieg's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Miyamoto works Krieg's body with a nice hook.
Miyamoto scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shigeru Miyamoto!
Shigeru Miyamoto very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Blitz Krieg spoke after the fight, saying 'I might have lost a fight but I haven't lost the war! I will seek vengeance!'.

Event: IFC XXIV
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Michael Levesque fails with the takedown
and Miyamoto counters with a big head kick but Michael Levesque shrugs it off.
Miyamoto cracks the inside of Michael Levesque's front leg. #TD#
Miyamoto gets caught flat footed, as Michael Levesque shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Miyamoto looking to control. #SUB#
Michael Levesque has gone for a leg lock! Miyamoto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Michael Levesque's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michael Levesque working a defensive guard but Miyamoto manages to pass into side control anyway.
Michael Levesque tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
What's Michael Levesque going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Miyamoto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Michael Levesque tries to bench press Miyamoto off him but Miyamoto keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Miyamoto wants to control but Michael Levesque is keeping him busy.
Miyamoto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Michael Levesque haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Michael Levesque knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miyamoto on the ground.
Michael Levesque tries to buck Miyamoto off but Miyamoto is having none of it.
Miyamoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michael Levesque keeps working.
Michael Levesque is looking to reverse the position.
Michael Levesque is not content to let Miyamoto control the position.
Miyamoto working the ground and pound but Michael Levesque is defending the strikes. #SU2#
Miyamoto stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miyamoto misses with a combination #TD#
so Michael Levesque counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Michael Levesque sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Michael Levesque postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Michael Levesque is in close to Miyamoto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miyamoto has momentary wrist control but Michael Levesque slips an elbow through the middle.
Michael Levesque engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Michael Levesque's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Michael Levesque looking to sit in guard and control but Miyamoto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Miyamoto postures up.
Michael Levesque looking for a sweep. Not yet Michael Levesque, not yet.
Miyamoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Michael Levesque looking for a guillotine here but Miyamoto defends easily.
Miyamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Michael Levesque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michael Levesque throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Miyamoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miyamoto wants to control from the top but Michael Levesque keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miyamoto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Michael Levesque has a closed guard, preventing Miyamoto from standing up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Michael Levesque is striking from the bottom but Miyamoto uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Michael Levesque misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Michael Levesque tries to get to full guard but Miyamoto has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Michael Levesque is not content to let Miyamoto control the position.
Miyamoto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Michael Levesque defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shigeru Miyamoto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Miyamoto enables Michael Levesque to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Miyamoto manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Miyamoto wriggles free and stands up.
Paul Michael Levesque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miyamoto scores with a head kick.
Miyamoto avoids the head kick by Michael Levesque.
Miyamoto scores with a hook.#TD#
Michael Levesque shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michael Levesque landing with the ground and pound.
Michael Levesque is in close to Miyamoto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Michael Levesque landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miyamoto is on top in guard. #REVB#
Miyamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Michael Levesque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Michael Levesque could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Michael Levesque is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Michael Levesque wants to pass to mount but Miyamoto is defending the position.
Miyamoto is refusing to be controlled, as Michael Levesque sits in half guard.
Michael Levesque with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Michael Levesque working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Michael Levesque connects with a nice short shot to Miyamoto's temple.
Miyamoto tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2#
Miyamoto is looking to control Michael Levesque's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miyamoto avoid being mounted?
Paul Michael Levesque overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Michael Levesque trying to control from half guard but Miyamoto is working away.
Miyamoto is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Michael Levesque is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Michael Levesque is taking a breather. Miyamoto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Miyamoto trying to control here. #SUB#
Michael Levesque is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Nice strikes from Michael Levesque there.
Michael Levesque lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Michael Levesque is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miyamoto is just riding it out for now. Michael Levesque eventually gives up the hold.
Miyamoto trying to control here.
Michael Levesque trying to mount his opponent but Miyamoto defends it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Michael Levesque working the head and body with strikes.
Miyamoto trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Michael Levesque.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Michael Levesque connects with a nice short shot to Miyamoto's temple.
Michael Levesque working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Miyamoto is pressing down on Michael Levesque's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Michael Levesque wants to control from the top but Miyamoto keeps moving.
Michael Levesque working some strikes from top position.
Michael Levesque controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Miyamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Michael Levesque gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Michael Levesque keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miyamoto's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Michael Levesque dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Miyamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miyamoto looks to land a combination. Michael Levesque sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Miyamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michael Levesque.#TD#
Michael Levesque changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miyamoto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Miyamoto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Michael Levesque wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Michael Levesque tries for a kimura but Miyamoto is defending well.
Michael Levesque lands some shots froms side control.
Michael Levesque landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Michael Levesque cracks Miyamoto with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michael Levesque working the body and head with strikes.
Michael Levesque is looking to take a break and control but Miyamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Miyamoto is letting Michael Levesque control him for a moment.
Michael Levesque trying to control the position but Miyamoto is working away.
Michael Levesque connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Miyamoto some visible discomfort.
Miyamoto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Michael Levesque tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miyamoto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Michael Levesque lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Michael Levesque blocks the strikes from Miyamoto. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Michael Levesque lands a nice short elbow.
Michael Levesque controlling the pace.
Michael Levesque wants to free his trapped foot but Miyamoto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Michael Levesque content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Miyamoto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Michael Levesque showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miyamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Michael Levesque is one step ahead there. #T3#
Michael Levesque scoring with some ground and pound.
Michael Levesque scoring with some ground and pound.
Michael Levesque is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Michael Levesque with a nice head shot there.
Michael Levesque lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miyamoto has momentary wrist control but Michael Levesque slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Michael Levesque drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Miyamoto dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Michael Levesque keeping moving, preventing Miyamoto from controlling successfully.
Michael Levesque keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom. #T4#
Michael Levesque wants to sweep here but Miyamoto controlling him for the moment.
Michael Levesque throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Miyamoto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Miyamoto wants to control from the top but Michael Levesque keeps moving.
Michael Levesque wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyamoto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Michael Levesque's guard. #SU2#
Miyamoto postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Michael Levesque to stand up.
Paul Michael Levesque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Michael Levesque drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michael Levesque working the ground and pound.
Miyamoto takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Michael Levesque wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyamoto keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Michael Levesque showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Michael Levesque has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Michael Levesque!

Event: IFC Mid Week 7
Date: Oct 25, 2017

#R1#
Miyamoto lands a high kick!
We've been informed that Clark has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Miyamoto lands a nice hook to Clark's body. Clark takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Miyamoto misses with a head kick.
Miyamoto lands with a right hand.
Miyamoto misses with a few strikes there.
Clark changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miyamoto tries for a takedown but Clark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clark lands an overhand right.
Clark lands with a kick to the temple. Miyamoto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boyd Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark throws a right and a left that Miyamoto avoids nicely.
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!
Miyamoto avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Clark drives through and clinches with Miyamoto against the cage.
Clark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miyamoto is defending well for now.
Clark misses with a body punch.
Clark throws a knee to the head but misses.
I was talking to Miyamoto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Miyamoto letting Clark take a breather here.
Clark has Miyamoto pressed against the cage.
Miyamoto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Clark is defending well.
Clark scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Clark gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Miyamoto tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Clark manages to move to mount!
Miyamoto wants to control but Clark is having none of it.#SUB2#
Miyamoto tries to improve his position but Clark has taken his back! Clark has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Miyamoto tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Clark pushes Miyamoto away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boyd Clark!
A very excited looking Boyd Clark rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: IFC XX
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Miyamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Impaler circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Impaler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Impaler lands a nice shot that snaps Miyamoto's head back.
Miyamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miyamoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Miyamoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Impaler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheers as Impaler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miyamoto doesn't seem phased though.
Miyamoto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Impaler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miyamoto doesn't seem bothered though.
Impaler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Impaler scores with a punch to the head.
Miyamoto walks into a stiff left hand from Impaler.
Miyamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Impaler is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyamoto throws a body punch but Impaler moves out of range.
A combination from Miyamoto does no damage. #T1#
Impaler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miyamoto unleashes a big counter combination but Impaler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Miyamoto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Impaler avoids the head kick by Miyamoto.
Miyamoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miyamoto tries to bum rush Impaler with a series of wild strikes but Impaler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miyamoto throws the kick towards the body but Impaler avoids it.
Impaler throwing a counter right hand but Miyamoto manages to avoid it.
Impaler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miyamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Impaler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Impaler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Miyamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Impaler is looking to counter punch.
Miyamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Miyamoto throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Miyamoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miyamoto defending well as Impaler loads up on a big left hand.
Impaler throws a body punch but Miyamoto moves out of range.
Miyamoto looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Impaler throws a big shot that misses.
Miyamoto lands with a nice body punch.
Impaler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Miyamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Impaler moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Impaler finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miyamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Impaler was well out of range. Poor timing from Miyamoto.
A solid body kick from Miyamoto.
Impaler is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Miyamoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Impaler throws a jab but it's blocked by Miyamoto.
Miyamoto missing with a left hand there. Impaler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Miyamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miyamoto misses with a kick to the body.
A big left from Impaler misses.
Impaler blocks a head kick by Miyamoto.
Miyamoto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Impaler avoids the head kick by Miyamoto.
Miyamoto throws a combination that misses
and Impaler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Impaler blocks the body kick.
Miyamoto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Impaler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Impaler blocks a head kick by Miyamoto.
Shigeru Miyamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyamoto throws the kick towards the body but Impaler avoids it.
As Miyamoto looks to move away, Impaler throws a big counter combo but Miyamoto just gets out of the way.#T4#
Miyamoto misses with a body shot
and Impaler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miyamoto lands a high kick!
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!
Impaler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Impaler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Miyamoto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Impaler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miyamoto throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Impaler to counter with a crisp jab.
Miyamoto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Impaler.
Impaler digs a good body shot into Miyamoto's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Miyamoto.
Impaler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Miyamoto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Impaler rather than just go for the knockout.
Impaler scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Impaler dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Impaler lands the left hand.
Impaler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miyamoto misses with a right hand
and Impaler counters with a right hand to the body.
Miyamoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Impaler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Miyamoto slips under a jab from Impaler.
Impaler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miyamoto throws out a counter right but Impaler avoids it with no problem.
Miyamoto throws a sloppy head kick
and Miyamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miyamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Impaler's shoulder, as Impaler tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Miyamoto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Impaler has got the better of the exchanges.
Impaler misses with a hook.
Impaler moves out of range of the body kick.
Miyamoto throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Miyamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Impaler looks to land a left hand but Miyamoto moved out of range nicely.
Miyamoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Impaler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miyamoto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Impaler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Miyamoto.
Impaler misses with a straight right.
Impaler cracks Miyamoto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Miyamoto misses with a jab to the body
and Impaler counters with a nice uppercut.
Impaler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Miyamoto digs a good body shot into Impaler's ribs.
Miyamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Impaler moves out of range easily. #T2#
Impaler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Miyamoto momentarily.
Miyamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyamoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Impaler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miyamoto throws a sloppy head kick
and Impaler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vladimir Impaler is winning the standup battle so far.
Miyamoto slips a straight right by Impaler.
Impaler throws a looping overhand right but Miyamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Impaler with a jab.
Shigeru Miyamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Impaler. Miyamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miyamoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Impaler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miyamoto, right into the meat.
Miyamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Impaler.
It seemed like Miyamoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Miyamoto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Impaler's head.
Impaler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Miyamoto.
Miyamoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Impaler misses with a straight left.
Miyamoto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Impaler lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Miyamoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Impaler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Miyamoto misses
enabling Impaler to counter with a crisp jab.
Miyamoto throws a head kick but Impaler moves out of range.
Miyamoto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Impaler counters with a stiff right hand.
Impaler blocks a head kick by Miyamoto. #T4#
Impaler cracks Miyamoto with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyamoto lands a head kick. Impaler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Impaler connects with a looping right hand.
Impaler tests Miyamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Miyamoto misses.
Impaler throws out a loose jab but Miyamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Impaler throws a hook but Miyamoto avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Miyamoto. Those never looked like landing.
Miyamoto falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Impaler counter with a right hand.
Miyamoto misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Impaler dominated that second round.
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!
#R3#
Miyamoto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Impaler.
Miyamoto is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Miyamoto misses with a head kick.
Impaler takes a swing at Miyamoto's ribcage but misses.
Impaler lands with a right hand.
Impaler misses with a hook.
Miyamoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miyamoto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Miyamoto swings for the body but Impaler moves out of range.
Miyamoto misses with a body shot
and Impaler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Miyamoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Impaler.
Miyamoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miyamoto gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Impaler counters with a stiff right hand.
Impaler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miyamoto's hands.#T1#
Impaler throws an overhand right that lands on Miyamoto's shoulder, as Miyamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Miyamoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miyamoto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Miyamoto scores with a sloppy right hand. Impaler should have avoided that one.
Miyamoto tries to move into range but Impaler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Impaler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Impaler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Impaler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miyamoto doesn't seem bothered though.
Miyamoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Impaler is looking to counter punch.
Impaler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Impaler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miyamoto throws a lazy head kick
and Impaler counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Miyamoto lands with a slapping head kick.
Miyamoto misses with a leg kick
and Impaler counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Impaler lands a jab.
Miyamoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Impaler circles away.
Miyamoto throws a lazy head kick
and Impaler counters with a stiff right hand.
Miyamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Impaler is looking to counter punch.
Impaler scores with a nice strike.
A combination from Miyamoto does no damage.
It looked like Impaler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miyamoto.
Impaler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miyamoto manages to avoid it.
Impaler blocks a head kick by Miyamoto.
Impaler lands with an uppercut that bounces Miyamoto off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Impaler throws a right hand that Miyamoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Miyamoto also avoids with ease.
Miyamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Impaler moves out of range easily.
Miyamoto misses with a kick to the body.
Impaler blocks a head kick by Miyamoto.
A big left from Impaler misses.
Impaler misses with a looping left.
Miyamoto misses with an uppercut. Impaler saw that one coming.
Miyamoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miyamoto cracks a nice hook into Impaler's ribs.
The fighters circling - Miyamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miyamoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
A slapping body kick lands there for Miyamoto.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Impaler, as that shot connected.
Miyamoto throws a hook but Impaler avoids it easily.
Impaler misses with an uppercut. Miyamoto saw that one coming.
Miyamoto looks to land a body kick but Impaler moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Impaler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Impaler throws a lazy right hand but Miyamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Miyamoto.
Miyamoto throws a body punch but Impaler moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyamoto takes a swing at Impaler's ribcage but misses.
Shigeru Miyamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miyamoto throws a combination that misses
and Impaler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

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 Vladimir Impaler.
Well Impaler 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Impaler!

Event: IFC XVII
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Kostolomac just misses with a punch to the body.
Kostolomac misses with a wild combination.
Kostolomac throws a combination that misses
and Miyamoto counters with a left and a right that stings Kostolomac.
Miyamoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miyamoto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Miyamoto throws a right hand that Kostolomac ducks under and follows up with a left that Kostolomac also avoids with ease.
Kostolomac misses with a takedown
and Miyamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Miyamoto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kostolomac's head.
Miyamoto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostolomac has a takedown stuffed.
Kostolomac has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Pero Kostolomac has been cut.
Miyamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kostolomac is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miyamoto with a body shot.#T1#
Kostolomac steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Miyamoto. That one must have hurt.
Kostolomac looks winded!#TD2#
Kostolomac manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Miyamoto on his heels. He'll look to pass Miyamoto's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Miyamoto pushes Kostolomac off and gets back to his feet.
That kick from Miyamoto tenderised Kostolomac's leg. Kostolomac is trying to keep his angry face on.
A combination from Miyamoto does no damage.
Miyamoto misses with a double jab.
Miyamoto feints a jab promting Kostolomac to slip. Miyamoto then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kostolomac slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Miyamoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Miyamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kostolomac circles away quickly and effectively.
Kostolomac shapes to counter with a head kick.
Miyamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Miyamoto lands with a good body shot.
Kostolomac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miyamoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Miyamoto. Kostolomac shrugs it off though.
Miyamoto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kostolomac's head backwards.
Miyamoto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Miyamoto lands with a big left! Kostolomac is wobbled badly! Miyamoto comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Kostolomac to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shigeru Miyamoto!
Shigeru Miyamoto managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.

Event: IFC XIII
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Miyamoto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nekele counters with a slapping leg kick.
Miyamoto misses with an uppercut.
Miyamoto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Miyamoto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nekele!
Shigeru Miyamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyamoto misses with a kick to the body.
Miyamoto misses the shot to the body.
Miyamoto throws a head kick but Nekele moves out of range.
Miyamoto throws out a loose jab but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele throws the kick towards the body but Miyamoto avoids it.
Miyamoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miyamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Miyamoto takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T1#
Miyamoto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miyamoto walks into a jab.
Miyamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Nekele is just out of range.
Miyamoto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nekele counters with a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nekele - that will leave a mark!
Miyamoto throws a lazy uppercut
and Nekele counters with a thumping low kick.
Nekele has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Miyamoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nekele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miyamoto.#T2#
Nekele avoids the head kick by Miyamoto.
Nekele fires out a quick counter leg kick but Miyamoto just manages to avoid it.
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!
Nekele throws a leg kick but Miyamoto checks it.
Miyamoto looks to land a body kick but Nekele moved away.
Miyamoto throws a low kick but Nekele avoids it.
Nekele slips a jab and a cross from Miyamoto.
Nekele fakes the leg kick and cracks Miyamoto in the body.
Miyamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Miyamoto wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Nekele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nekele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Nekele throws a sloppy head kick and Miyamoto moves out of range easily.
Miyamoto misses with a kick to the body
and Nekele counters with a good low kick that Miyamoto was not able to check.
Miyamoto throws a leg kick
and Nekele counters with an inside leg kick.
Miyamoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miyamoto just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNekele.
Miyamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick from Nekele lands but Miyamoto takes it in his stride.
Nekele scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Miyamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nekele checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nekele.
Nekele is looking to score with low kicks.
Miyamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nekele throws a low kick but Miyamoto avoids it.
Nekele needs to keep his hands up - Miyamoto had a free shot at his head there.
Miyamoto scores with a kick to the body.
Miyamoto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miyamoto throws a wild body kick that Nekele sees coming a mile off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyamoto throws a right and a left that Nekele avoids nicely.
Miyamoto cracks Nekele with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Miyamoto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nekele defends well and Miyamoto ends up having to push Nekele into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shigeru Miyamoto will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Miyamoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nekele feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nekele throws out a powerful jab.
Miyamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nekele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miyamoto takes one to the side of the head.
Miyamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nekele thinks about countering with a body kick.
Miyamoto throws a lazy head kick
and Nekele counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Miyamoto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Miyamoto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nekele counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Miyamoto feints the counter takedown.
Nekele takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nekele blocks a head kick by Miyamoto.
Nekele feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nekele takes one on the button.#T1#
Miyamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Miyamoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miyamoto feints and then cracks Nekele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nekele down.
Miyamoto moves out of range of the leg kick from Nekele.
Miyamoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miyamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miyamoto throws a leg kick but Nekele sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nekele lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Miyamoto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Miyamoto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Miyamoto misses.
Miyamoto throws a sloppy head kick
and Nekele counters with a nice low kick that buckles Miyamoto's knee momentarily.
Nekele missing with a left hand there. Miyamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miyamoto with the counter takedown but Nekele avoids it easily.#T2#
Nekele checks a leg kick.
Nekele throws a counter high kick but Miyamoto was just alert enough to avoid it.
Miyamoto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Miyamoto misses with a two punch combination.
Miyamoto misses with a body shot.
Miyamoto closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
Miyamoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nekele lands a leg kick that knocks Miyamoto off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miyamoto misses with the body kick
and Nekele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nekele pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miyamoto is out of range and Nekele settles back down.
Nekele throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Nekele feints and then cracks Miyamoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miyamoto down.
Shigeru Miyamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miyamoto misses with a few strikes there.
Miyamoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miyamoto misses with a combination
and Nekele counters with a nice leg kick.
Miyamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miyamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nekele throws a counter high kick but Miyamoto was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nekele scores with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Miyamoto blocks the leg kick.
Nekele moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Miyamoto misses with a lunging right hand
and Nekele counters with a low kick, right behind Miyamoto 's knee.
Nekele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nekele lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Miyamoto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nekele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nekele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nekele is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nekele scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miyamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miyamoto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Miyamoto throws a head kick but Nekele moves out of range.
As Miyamoto backs away, Nekele returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Miyamoto feints and then cracks Nekele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nekele down.
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 Naiki Nekele will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Miyamoto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nekele counters with a thumping low kick.
A leg kick checked by Nekele.
Miyamoto throws a push kick but Nekele slaps the foot to one side.
Miyamoto misses with a kick to the body
and Nekele counters with an outside leg kick.
Miyamoto throws a right hand that Nekele ducks under and follows up with a left that Nekele also avoids with ease.
Miyamoto checks a leg kick.
Miyamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nekele manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele lands a high kick!
Miyamoto pushes Nekele away with a front kick.
Miyamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Nekele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Miyamoto throws a combination that misses
and Nekele counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Miyamoto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Shigeru Miyamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miyamoto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nekele.
Nekele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nekele moves out of range of the body kick from Miyamoto.
Miyamoto throws a lazy head kick
and Nekele counters with a leg kick.
Nekele misses with a low kick.
Miyamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nekele half committed to a counter leg kick.
Miyamoto throws a lazy head kick
and Nekele makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Miyamoto really felt that one!
Miyamoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Miyamoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miyamoto misses with a head kick.
Nekele attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nekele tried to score with a low kick but Miyamoto checks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nekele - that will leave a mark!
A head kick by Miyamoto misses
and Nekele counters with a good low kick that Miyamoto was not able to check.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miyamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miyamoto 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.
Nekele scores with a spinning back kick!
Miyamoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Miyamoto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nekele.#T3#
Nekele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Miyamoto throws a body kick that misses.
Nekele motions for Miyamoto to come forward. Nekele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Miyamoto. Those never looked like landing.
Nekele lands with a kick to the temple. Miyamoto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Miyamoto tries to bum rush Nekele with a series of wild strikes but Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nekele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miyamoto.
Nekele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miyamoto.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nekele checks a leg kick.
Nekele explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T4#
Nekele tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nekele throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Miyamoto.
A combination from Miyamoto does no damage.
Miyamoto misses with a head kick.
Miyamoto misses with a leg kick
and Nekele counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nekele throws a low kick but it's checked well by Miyamoto.
Miyamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nekele.
Miyamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nekele tried to counter with a leg kick but Miyamoto avoided it.
Miyamoto throws a leg kick that misses.
Nekele tried to counter with a leg kick but Miyamoto avoided it.
Nekele motions for Miyamoto to come forward. Nekele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Naiki Nekele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nekele 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: IFC IX
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Miyamoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Miyamoto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miyamoto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL2#
Dawson drives through and clinches with Miyamoto against the cage.
Miyamoto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dawson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Miyamoto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dawson scores with a shot to the side of Miyamoto's head.
Miyamoto working hard to break the clinch.
Miyamoto tries to pull guard but Dawson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shigeru Miyamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Dawson.
Miyamoto is trying to force a seperation but Dawson has the dominant position.
Dawson scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Shigeru Miyamoto has been cut.
Good body shot from Dawson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Dawson pushes Miyamoto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dawson works on Miyamoto's body with a couple of short punches.
Miyamoto jumps guard but Dawson stands there with Miyamoto around his waist. Miyamoto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dawson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miyamoto.
Dawson has Miyamoto pressed against the cage, preventing Miyamoto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dawson pushes Miyamoto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Dawson - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Miyamoto takes a shot to the head.
Miyamoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dawson lands a right hand.
Miyamoto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dawson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Dawson.
Miyamoto is trying to force a seperation but Dawson has the dominant position.
Miyamoto is looking to break free of the clinch but Dawson has double underhooks.
Miyamoto working hard to break the clinch.
Dawson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miyamoto or not.
Dawson lands a shot to the body.
Miyamoto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
Miyamoto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
Dawson lands a body punch.
Dawson digs a right hand into Miyamoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miyamoto's gas tank.
Dawson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Miyamoto is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dawson.
Dawson lands a nice shot to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dawson.
Dawson scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Dawson.
Dawson working Miyamoto over with knees to the body.#KD2#
Dawson drops Miyamoto with a big knee straight up the middle! Miyamoto is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Miyamoto is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Dawson moves into range and clinches up with Miyamoto.
Dawson scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Dawson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dawson landing knees to the body.
Dawson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miyamoto wants to take the fight to the mat but Dawson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dawson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Miyamoto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Miyamoto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dawson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dawson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Dawson - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dawson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Dawson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shigeru Miyamoto'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.
#R2##CL2#
Dawson takes the fight into the clinch.
Miyamoto tries to pull guard but Dawson holds him up against the cage and eventually Miyamoto drops back down to his feet.
Dawson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jack Dawson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dawson lands a body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dawson scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyamoto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dawson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Miyamoto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A frustrated look appears on Miyamoto's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Dawson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miyamoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short body shot lands from Dawson as the two fighters clinch.
Miyamoto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dawson works on Miyamoto's body with a couple of short punches.
Miyamoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dawson avoids it.
Good body shot from Dawson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A frustrated look appears on Miyamoto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dawson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dawson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T2#
Nice body punch from Dawson - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Dawson.
Nice body punch from Dawson - that landed with a thud.
Dawson lands with a light punch inside.
Dawson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dawson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dawson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dawson lands a right hand.
Dawson lands a body punch.
Miyamoto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Dawson. #T3#
Dawson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miyamoto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dawson pushes Miyamoto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dawson jerks Miyamoto to the side and lands a massive knee to the head that knocks him out cold! Miyamoto's lifeless body is proped up only by the cage. Dawson steps back, hand raised, as the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jack Dawson!
After winning the bout, Jack Dawson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: IFC V
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1##CL#
Esch moves into the clinch.
Esch crunches a lovely knee into Miyamoto's ribcage.
Esch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miyamoto avoids it.
Nice elbow from Esch.
Miyamoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Esch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miyamoto avoids it.
Miyamoto dodges an elbow strike from Esch.
Miyamoto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miyamoto tries to pull guard but Esch won't allow it.
Miyamoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miyamoto tries to circle away but Esch has him pinned against the cage.
Miyamoto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miyamoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miyamoto has had enough of the clinch but Esch keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyamoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Esch crunches a lovely knee into Miyamoto's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Esch.
Esch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miyamoto is defending well for now.
Esch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Miyamoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Esch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Esch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miyamoto is defending well for now.
Esch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miyamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Esch's brow.
Esch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Esch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miyamoto.
Miyamoto avoiding damage as Esch throws knees to the body.
I was talking to Esch's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Esch is breathing heavily.
Esch prevents Miyamoto from breaking the clinch.
Miyamoto blocks an elbow strike from Esch.
Miyamoto managing to block the knees to the body from Esch.
Miyamoto jumps guard but Esch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Esch missing with knees to the body.
Esch throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Miyamoto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Esch managing to block the knees to the body from Miyamoto.
Esch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miyamoto is defending well for now.
Miyamoto avoiding damage as Esch throws knees to the body.
Miyamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Esch controls the action.
Esch lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Esch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miyamoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Esch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miyamoto can't get the takedown.
En Esch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shigeru Miyamoto.
Miyamoto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miyamoto can't get the takedown.
Miyamoto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Esch walks away with a smile on his face. Miyamoto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Esch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miyamoto throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Esch counters by clinching up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyamoto managing to block the knees to the body from Esch.
Miyamoto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Esch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Miyamoto misses with a kick to the body.
Miyamoto lands an overhand right.
Esch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Esch closes the distance and clinches.
Esch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miyamoto's defenses. #T3#
Esch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miyamoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Esch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Esch trying to land knees to the body.
Esch prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Esch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Miyamoto's brow.
Miyamoto is trying to maintain a safe position but Esch gets an underhook and turns Miyamoto into the cage.
Miyamoto is trying to pull guard but Esch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Esch landing knees to the head.
Miyamoto is trying to break free.
Miyamoto tries to break the clinch but Esch is controlling the position.
Esch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Miyamoto blocks an elbow strike from Esch.
Esch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miyamoto trying to control the position but instead, Esch has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miyamoto into the cage.
Esch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Miyamoto's face. #T4#
Miyamoto has had enough of the clinch but Esch keeps him there for the moment.
Miyamoto wants to break free but Esch has control.
Miyamoto is trying to stall.
Esch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miyamoto avoids it.
Esch tries to land a knee to the head but Miyamoto blocks with his arms.
Esch missing with knees to the body.
Miyamoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Esch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Esch tries to land knees in the clinch but Miyamoto avoids the damage to the body.
Miyamoto working hard to break the clinch.
Miyamoto is trying to break free.
Miyamoto tries to break the clinch but Esch is controlling the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Miyamoto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Esch smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

En Esch dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Miyamoto scores with a nice head shot.
Miyamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Esch has closed the distance and engaged Miyamoto in a clinch.
Miyamoto avoiding damage as Esch throws knees to the body.
Esch with a knee to the head.
Esch scores with a knee to the head.
Esch keeps control of Miyamoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Esch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miyamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyamoto tries to break the clinch but Esch is controlling the position.
Esch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Miyamoto avoids a wild elbow strike from Esch.
Esch has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Miyamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miyamoto managing to block the knees to the body from Esch.
Esch tries to land knees in the clinch but Miyamoto avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Miyamoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
En Esch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Esch tries to land knees in the clinch but Miyamoto avoids the damage to the body.
Esch tries to land a knee to the head but Miyamoto blocks with his arms.
Esch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Miyamoto's face.
Miyamoto wants a takedown.
Esch misses with a knee to the head.
Miyamoto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Esch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Miyamoto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Esch.
Esch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miyamoto.
En Esch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shigeru Miyamoto.
Esch prevents the takedown attempt.
Esch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miyamoto can do to turn this around?
Esch lands an elbow that stopped Miyamoto in his tracks for a moment.
Miyamoto blocks the elbow strike.
Miyamoto can't get the takedown.
Miyamoto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Esch.
Esch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Esch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miyamoto's defenses.
Esch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miyamoto.
Esch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miyamoto.
Miyamoto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Esch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miyamoto takes an elbow to the temple.
Esch tries to land a knee to the head but Miyamoto blocks with his arms.
Miyamoto jumps guard but Esch stands there with Miyamoto around his waist. Miyamoto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Miyamoto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Esch is defending well for now.
Miyamoto trying to stall but Esch improves his position.
Esch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miyamoto avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miyamoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miyamoto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miyamoto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Esch smiles and moves away. #T3#
Miyamoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Esch.
Esch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Esch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miyamoto.
Miyamoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Esch has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Miyamoto.
Miyamoto fakes the leg kick and cracks Esch in the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Miyamoto!
Miyamoto scores with a three punch combo!
Miyamoto scores with a nice strike.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miyamoto lands a high kick!
Decent striking displayed by Miyamoto there.
En Esch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Esch tries to clinch up.
Miyamoto scores with a push kick.
Miyamoto scores with a nice body kick.
Miyamoto pushes Esch away with a front kick.
Miyamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Esch has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A head kick misses from Miyamoto.
Miyamoto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Miyamoto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Esch blocks a head kick by Miyamoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shigeru Miyamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Miyamoto lands a head kick!
Miyamoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Miyamoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Esch blocks a head kick by Miyamoto.
As Miyamoto tries to get set, Esch tries to push him back and clinch up but Miyamoto manages to avoid the attempt.
Miyamoto cracks the inside of Esch's front leg.
A cross from Miyamoto lands.
Esch avoids a kick to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Miyamoto! #CL#
Esch has Miyamoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Esch lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miyamoto tries to stall but Esch uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
Miyamoto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Esch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Miyamoto's brow.
Esch keeps control of Miyamoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Esch lands an elbow that stopped Miyamoto in his tracks for a moment.
Miyamoto is trying to maintain a safe position but Esch gets an underhook and turns Miyamoto into the cage.
Esch throws an elbow that misses.
Esch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miyamoto is defending well for now.
Esch lands an elbow inside.
Esch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miyamoto.
Esch landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Esch landing knees to the body.
Miyamoto managing to block the knees to the body from Esch.
Miyamoto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Esch smiles and moves away.
Miyamoto throws a head kick that half lands. #T2#
Miyamoto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miyamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Miyamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miyamoto connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miyamoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Esch tries to clinch but Miyamoto moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miyamoto, right into the meat. #CL#
Esch moves into the clinch.
Miyamoto is looking for a takedown.
Miyamoto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Esch crunches a lovely knee into Miyamoto's ribcage.#T3#
Miyamoto jumps guard but Esch stands there with Miyamoto around his waist. Miyamoto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
En Esch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shigeru Miyamoto.
Miyamoto can't break the clinch.
Esch trying to land knees to the body.
Miyamoto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miyamoto looking for a takedown.
Esch tries a knee to the head but Miyamoto blocks it. #BC2#
Miyamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Esch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miyamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Esch moves out of range easily.
Miyamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miyamoto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shigeru Miyamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Esch pushes Miyamoto up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Esch missing with knees to the body.
Esch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Esch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Miyamoto has Esch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Esch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Esch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Esch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Miyamoto tries to circle away but Esch has him pinned against the cage.
Miyamoto tries to pull guard but Esch holds him up against the cage and eventually Miyamoto drops back down to his feet.
Esch lands an elbow just above Miyamoto 's eye.
Miyamoto is looking for a takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyamoto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miyamoto takes an elbow to the temple.
Esch tries to land knees in the clinch but Miyamoto avoids the damage to the body.
Esch pushes off an throws an elbow but Miyamoto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shigeru Miyamoto.
I think Miyamoto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Shigeru Miyamoto!
After the big win, Shigeru Miyamoto made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, En Esch stepped up to the mic, saying 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.

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