PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cooper
vs
Miller

185 cm
22
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Evan Miller!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cooper somewhat.
No luck for Cooper with that takedown attempt.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooper manages to avoid it.
Miller slaps away a takedown attempt from Cooper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Cooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooper slips under a jab.
Cooper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miller swivels and escapes.
Cooper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miller wants it to stay on the feet.
Miller tries to score with a low kick but Cooper moves his leg out of the way.
Miller swings for the body but Cooper moves out of range.
Cooper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Cooper moves out of range as Miller strikes.
Evan Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper shoots in but Miller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cooper slips a jab from Miller.
Cooper dodges the punch combination from Miller.
Miller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cooper.
Evan Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller throws a series of punches but Cooper moves out of range.
Miller waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Cooper.
Cooper moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miller 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 Cooper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cooper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller takes a swing at Cooper's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miller cracks Cooper with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miller throws a jab when Cooper was well out of range.
Cooper takes one to the side of the head.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cooper at a distance.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miller wants it to stay on the feet.
Cooper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miller swivels and escapes.
Miller tried to score with a low kick but Cooper checks it.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cooper slips under a jab.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooper manages to avoid it.
Miller tries to bum rush Cooper with a series of wild strikes but Cooper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cooper fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Miller sprawls well initially but Cooper persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Cooper is looking for a kimura but Miller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cooper to get the leverage.
Miller wants to control but Cooper is keeping busy.
Miller has his hands clasped together around Cooper's back. He's all about the action.

Cooper is looking for a kimura here.
Miller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cooper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cooper is breathing heavily.
Miller controlling the position for now.
Cooper is keen to just control but Miller is a slippery customer.
Miller preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miller tries to roll over but Cooper keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to control but Cooper postures up.
Miller wants to improve his position but Cooper is controlling well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Miller throws a low kick, looking for Cooper's leg but Cooper calmly moves out of range.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Cooper ducks down to avoid it.
Miller waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Cooper.
Miller lands with a right hand.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Horrible takedown by Cooper or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller which made him look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller takes a swing at Cooper's ribcage but misses.
Cooper dodges the punch combination from Miller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Miller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Cooper pushes Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Cooper tries for a takedown but Miller manages to get underhooks.
Miller tries to break the clinch but Cooper is controlling the position.
Miller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cooper prevents it.
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cooper prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.
Miller tries to circle away but Cooper has him pinned against the cage.
Cooper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miller's efforts to push away.
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cooper stops a takedown attempt from Miller.

Cooper manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Miller is looking to stand up but Cooper won't let him.

Miller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cooper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miller has managed to get both his arms back between Cooper's legs - danger averted.
Miller is breathing heavily.

Cooper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wants to get up but he can't break Cooper's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cooper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Cooper has his feet on Miller's thighs here. He's pushed Miller off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Miller screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justin Cooper!