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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russ Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and johnny Cashier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russ Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, johnny Cashier!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cashier shoots for a takedown but Miller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cashier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller forces Cashier back against the cage and clinches.
Miller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cashier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Russ Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of johnny Cashier.
Cashier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cashier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Cashier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Cashier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller misses with some punches.
Cashier can't get the takedown.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.
Cashier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Cashier.
Cashier tries to break the clinch but Miller is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Miller lands an uppercut.
Miller gets through Cashier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cashier looks gassed!
Miller lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
Cashier is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cashier blocking some punches.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cashiers head.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cashier is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Cashier seems to have recovered his senses.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
Miller misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
A short left from Miller.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cashier backwards.
Miller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cashier takes a shot to the head.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cashier backwards.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Cashier.
Cashier tries to pull guard but Miller holds him up against the cage and eventually Cashier drops back down to his feet.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Cashier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
Miller lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
Cashier blocking some punches.
Miller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cashier backwards.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cashier backwards.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cashiers head.
Cashier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Cashier's head.
Miller misses with some punches.
Miller lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Miller.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
Cashier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cashier backwards.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller lands a left hand.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Cashier.
Cashier drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller gets through Cashier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cashier tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miller just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cashier misses with some punches.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Cashier.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miller misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cashier.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cashier.
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.
Miller prevents the takedown attempt.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miller gets through Cashier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cashier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Cashier can't get the takedown.
Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cashier backwards.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cashier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Miller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Miller.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
A short left from Miller.
Miller lands an uppercut.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Miller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Miller. No joy for Cashier on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Russ Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cashier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cashier shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cashier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller throws a good cross that connects.
Cashier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cashier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Cashier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Russ Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of johnny Cashier.
Miller moves into range and clinches up with Cashier.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller gets through Cashier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Miller lands a right hand.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cashier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Miller gets through Cashier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cashier goes for a takedown attempt but Miller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miller clinches.
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miller lands a right hand.
Cashier tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miller smiles and moves away.
Miller has Cashier up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cashier blocking some punches.
Cashier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cashier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cashier takes a shot to the head.
Miller lands an uppercut.
Miller misses with some punches.
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Cashier backwards.
Miller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miller gets through Cashier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cashier fails to pull guard.
A short right from Miller.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Cashier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cashier.
Cashier blocks an uppercut.
Cashier blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Miller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cashiers head.
Miller lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cashier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miller pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cashier fails with the takedown.
Cashier looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Miller!
Cashier lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cashier takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cashier on the ground.
Cashier connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cashier goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Miller is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to stand up but Cashier won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cashier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Miller dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cashier shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Miller napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Miller is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cashier lands a few punches from side control.
Cashier advances to mount.
Cashier looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cashier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Cashier.
Cashier lands a nice shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cashier looking to control but Miller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cashier working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cashier tries to control but Miller wriggling away.
Miller wants to get back to his feet.
Cashier controlling from mount.
Russ Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two 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.
Miller is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Cashier looking to control but Miller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miller is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cashier working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cashier is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Miller has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Miller tries to buck Cashier off but he can't manage it.
Cashier putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cashier misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Miller is bucking up trying to escape but Cashier cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cashier fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to try and get back to his feet.
Cashier trying to control but Miller is having none of it.
Cashier jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Miller is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Miller and Cashier has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Miller parries the strikes from Cashier easily there. Cashier is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Miller to escape.
johnny Cashier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cashier working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that's the end of the fight!
johnny Cashier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miller 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russ Miller!
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RATING
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