PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonesy McGuffin (ranked 3120 p4p, 3234 weight class) and Joel Miller (ranked 416 p4p, 402 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McGuffin
vs
Miller

182 cm
21
184
2 - 2 - 0

189 cm
21
200
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonesy McGuffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joel Miller!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Miller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuffin has a takedown stuffed.
Nice uppercut lands for McGuffin. That snapped Miller's head back.
A bone on bone clash there as Miller blocks the leg kick.
McGuffin scores with a shot to the body.
McGuffin slips a straight right by Miller.
McGuffin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McGuffin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miller but Miller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGuffin with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuffin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuffin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuffin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to the liver by McGuffin. Beautiful body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuffin misses the jab.
Miller throws a counter combo.
McGuffin misses the shot to the body.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuffin throws out the jab.
Jonesy McGuffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuffin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big right from Miller misses.
McGuffin has his takedown stuffed
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonesy McGuffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuffin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miller at a distance.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuffin fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller takes a swing at McGuffin's ribcage but misses.
McGuffin connects with a looping right hand.
McGuffin misses with a double jab
and Miller counters with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuffin.
Joel Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller cracks McGuffin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGuffin throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGuffin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuffin misses with a leg kick.
Miller now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGuffin throws a combination that misses
and Miller counters with a left to the body.
McGuffin is breathing heavily.
Miller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuffin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGuffin just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuffin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGuffin throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGuffin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGuffin misses with the body kick
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuffin lands a nice shot that snaps Miller's head back.
Miller blocks a head kick by McGuffin.
A jab from McGuffin finds it's way through Miller's defenses.
Miller misses with a looping right.
McGuffin moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGuffin with a jab.
McGuffin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A big right from McGuffin misses.
McGuffin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuffin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGuffin clobbers Miller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Miller has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuffin.
McGuffin thuds his right hand into Miller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGuffin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Miller blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuffin moves away.
McGuffin throws an off balance right hand
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
McGuffin looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGuffin misses the jab.
Miller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuffin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuffin moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuffin tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No luck for McGuffin with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonesy McGuffin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McGuffin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuffin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuffin throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
McGuffin looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Miller with a hook.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
McGuffin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McGuffin misses with a body shot
and Miller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGuffin misses with a lunging right hand
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
Miller slips a jab from McGuffin.
McGuffin throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miller! But no joy.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
McGuffin swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from McGuffin is predictable there
letting Miller counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuffin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller lands with a good body shot.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Miller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jonesy McGuffin is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller tries to move into range but McGuffin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuffin misses the target.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuffin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miller lands a body shot.
Miller's corner calls for a 1-2. Miller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Miller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGuffin.
Miller throws a series of punches but McGuffin moves out of range.
McGuffin throws an off balance right hand

and Miller counters with a nice right hand that sends McGuffin toppling to the canvas! McGuffin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Miller finish him?!

McGuffin is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuffin misses with a hook.
Oh McGuffin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
McGuffin misses the shot to the body.
McGuffin seems to have got his legs back now.
McGuffin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGuffin somewhat.
McGuffin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGuffin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuffin throws a poor cross that misses

and Miller counters with a crisp right hand that drops McGuffin! Miller lets McGuffin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
McGuffin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Miller misses with a hook. McGuffin ducked under it nicely.
Miller dodges the punch combination from McGuffin.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Miller 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.
Miller checks a leg kick.
Miller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuffin misses with a left hand
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuffin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGuffin with a hook.
Miller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGuffin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonesy McGuffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by McGuffin - just one landing.
McGuffin misses with a right hand
and Miller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGuffin loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
McGuffin looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Miller scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from McGuffin.
McGuffin misses with a left hand
and Miller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuffin slips under a jab.
McGuffin closes the distance and clinches up with Miller, looking for a takedown. McGuffin pushes Miller against the cage but Miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but McGuffin slips the punch.
McGuffin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGuffin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
McGuffin throws a lazy head kick
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but McGuffin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGuffin takes one to the side of the head.
McGuffin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
McGuffin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuffin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGuffin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Miller scores with a hook to the body. McGuffin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuffin loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joel Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

McGuffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGuffin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Miller is out of range.

Miller cracks McGuffin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Miller has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McGuffin to stand back up!
McGuffin throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
McGuffin throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
Miller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Miller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Miller drops McGuffin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McGuffin looks back up at him and smiles so Miller waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McGuffin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
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!
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuffin was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Miller drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of McGuffin's head, knocking him out cold! Miller is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joel Miller!
A victorious Joel Miller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.