PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slade has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Miller
vs
Slade

200 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
199 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pedro Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Slade!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller slips under a jab from Slade.
Slade connects with a crisp jab.
Miller fails with the takedown.
Slade throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Slade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Slade, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Slade against the cage but Slade circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Slade closes the distance and clinches.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but Slade blocks with his arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slade.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Slade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slade stalling in the clinch but Miller improves position.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
Slade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miller is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slade.
Miller is trying to stall.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slade lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Slade.
Slade just leaning against Miller, taking a breather.
Miller throws an elbow that misses.
Miller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slade.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Slade is blocking nicely.
A short right from Slade.
Slade lands a shot to the body.
Slade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miller trying to land knees to the body.
Slade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slade prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slade is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Slade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slade lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Slade.
A short uppercut from Slade.
Slade has Miller pushed against the cage.
Slade is leaning against Miller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Slade.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slade leaning against his opponent.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slade avoids it.
Slade stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Still in the clinch, Slade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Slade.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slade lands a shoulder strike.
Slade lands a right hand.
Slade gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Slade.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slade.
Slade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miller.
A right hook to the body lands for Slade.
A short uppercut from Slade.
Slade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
Slade gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Come on Slade - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Slade works on Miller's body with a couple of short punches.
Slade dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Miller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slade pulls his leg out and moves away.
Slade lands with an overhand left.
Miller clinches but Slade breaks the clinch
enabling Slade to counter with a crisp jab.

Slade clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slade.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slade.
Miller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Slade blocks it.
Slade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slade lands with a left to the head.
Slade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Slade is blocking nicely.
Slade dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Slade lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
A short left from Slade.
Miller looking to stall.
Miller missing with knees to the body.
Slade scores with a shot to the side of Miller's head.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
Slade stalls.
The crowd are getting on Slade's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slade.
Miller trying to land knees to the body.
Slade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Slade dominated that round.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
John Slade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Slade clinches with his opponent.
Slade is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Slade is blocking nicely.
Miller prevents a body shot from Slade.
Slade just leaning against Miller, taking a breather.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miller lands a good knee to the midsection. Slade won't want to take too many of those.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but Slade blocks with his arms.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Slade taking a breather.
Good body shot from Slade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slade blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Slade - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slade stalling the fight.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slade blocks it with crossed arms.
Slade managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slade is defending well for now.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but Slade blocks with his arms.
Slade pushes Miller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Slade.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Slade blocks it.
Slade lands a left hand.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Slade is blocking nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hook to the body lands for Slade.
Slade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slade is leaning against Miller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slade lands a shot to the body.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slade blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Slade.
Slade stalling.
Slade continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Miller connects with a knee to the head.
Slade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Miller can't get the takedown.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slade prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slade.
Slade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slade leaning his opponent against the cage.
Miller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slade.
Slade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Slade is blocking nicely.
Slade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miller or not.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slade avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Slade - that landed with a thud.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slade controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Slade.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
Slade cracks Miller with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Slade as the two fighters clinch.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Slade blocks it.
Miller wants to stall.
Slade's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Miller scores a nice knee to the body.
Slade controlling the action here for a moment.
Slade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slade just leaning against Miller, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Slade.
A shot in the inside from Slade.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Slade blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slade.
Slade prevents the takedown attempt.
Slade slowing the pace effectively.
Slade receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Miller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slade's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slade digs a right hand into Miller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miller's gas tank.
Slade manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Slade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Miller tries to clinch
and Slade counters with a left to the body.
Miller tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Slade counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Slade.
Slade takes a knee to the side of the body.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Slade.
A knee to the head by Miller.
Slade looking to stall.
Miller lands a knee to the head.
Slade taking a breather.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Slade is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Slade is blocking nicely.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but Slade blocks with his arms.
Slade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miller.
Miller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slade is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slade just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slade lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Slade.
Slade is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Slade blocks it.
Nice body punch from Slade.
John Slade seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Slade lands with a short shot to the head.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Slade blocks it.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slade stalling.
A body shot lands from Slade.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slade smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Slade misses.
Miller looks to clinch

and Slade moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Slade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Slade is blocking nicely.
Slade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
Miller has Slade pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slade manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miller wants a takedown but no success here.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slade blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Slade.
Slade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slade is defending well for now.
Slade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miller as Slade tries to tie him up.
A hook to the body from Slade.
Miller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Slade in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Slade lands a body punch.
Slade lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Slade.
John Slade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slade gets underhooks to prevent Miller's takedown attempt.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but Slade blocks with his arms.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Slade blocks it.
Slade digs a right hand underneath Miller's ribcage. Miller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slade blocks it with crossed arms.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slade lands a shoulder strike.
Miller throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Slade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miller or not.
Slade stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Miller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slade avoids it.
Slade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Miller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slade avoids it.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Slade blocks it.
A short right from Slade on the inside.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Slade is blocking nicely.
Slade pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slade blocks it with crossed arms.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slade.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pedro Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bit of stalling here from Slade.
A short right from Slade.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Slade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slade has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Slade!