PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nzuka Tachucki (ranked 4171 p4p, 4181 weight class) and Jamie Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tachucki
vs
Miller

202 cm
25
258
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
268
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nzuka Tachucki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Miller!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tachucki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tachucki clobbers Miller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

It looks like Jamie Miller has been cut.
Tachucki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tachucki throws out the jab.

Miller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tachucki keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Miller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miller trying to control but Tachucki is working from the bottom.
Miller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tachucki is looking to stand up but Miller isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller lands a couple of elbows.
Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Tachucki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miller can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tachucki postures up.

Miller working for a triangle but Tachucki defends it easily.

Tachucki gets to his feet. Miller looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Miller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Miller lands in his opponent's guard.

Tachucki is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Miller presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tachucki tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.

Miller tightens his grip and picks Tachucki up, before dumping him to the ground. Tachucki manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Miller gets to his feet - Tachucki follows without any prompting.
Tachucki swings widly with a right hand
and Miller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tachucki misses the jab.
Miller takes one to the side of the head.

Oooooh!!! Tachucki has knocked Miller down with a huge combo! Tachucki steps away and waves a wobbly Miller back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Miller is rocked!
Miller circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Tachucki. Miller falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Tachucki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nzuka Tachucki!