PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Develen Elvington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Elvington
vs
Miller

179 cm
27
152 lbs
10 - 2 - 1

178 cm
27
153 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Develen Elvington!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zack Miller!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elvington moves out of range of the leg kick from Miller.
Miller thuds a left hand into Elvington's body.
Elvington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Elvington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Miller has Elvington pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Miller pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Elvington tumbling to the mat - Miller dives into Elvington's guard.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
Elvington pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Miller postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Elvington is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Miller, into his guard.
Miller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller controlling the position.
Elvington works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Elvington stops Miller from getting back to his feet.
Elvington is nestled in close to Miller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Elvington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miller defending well though.
Miller tries to kick Elvington off but Elvington keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Miller kicks Elvington off and gets back to his feet.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Elvington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elvington scores with a push kick.
Miller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Elvington is out of range and Miller settles back down.
Miller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miller thows a body shot but no joy.
Miller is looking to clinch but Elvington is avoiding it.
Elvington throws a quick inside leg kick.

Miller tries to keep at a distance but Elvington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Elvington swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to break free.
Elvington lands an uppercut.
Elvington has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Elvington keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Elvington.
Elvington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Miller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Elvington pulls his leg out and moves away.
Elvington fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elvington. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elvington chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Elvington shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Elvington was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Miller tries to hold on but Elvington postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to buck Elvington off but he can't manage it.
Miller working to try and regain half guard.
Miller is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Develen Elvington dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Elvington displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Miller throws a hook but Elvington avoids it easily.
Elvington misses with a hook to the body
and Miller counters with a series of strikes. Elvington will be more careful next time no doubt.
Miller tries for a takedown but Elvington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Elvington lands a body shot.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Elvington doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Elvington.
Elvington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a right and a left that Elvington avoids nicely.
A good leg kick by Elvington.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller avoids the head kick by Elvington.
Elvington misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller blocks a head kick by Elvington.
Elvington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miller as he jumps to the side.
Miller misses with a hook to the body
and Elvington counters with a head kick. That will keep Miller thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Elvington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elvington scores with the left hand. Miller knows he should have avoided that one.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Develen Elvington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elvington fails in his attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Elvington.
Elvington takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Miller misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Elvington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elvington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Elvington scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Elvington lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miller doesn't seem phased though.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Elvington counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Develen Elvington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Miller.
Elvington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Miller finds it's way through Elvington's defenses.
Miller scores with a hook to the body. Elvington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Elvington blocks the low kick.
Elvington avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller misses with a body punch
and Elvington counters with a nice uppercut.
Elvington stalks Miller and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Miller's face. Miller staggers backwards, shaken.
Develen Elvington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller defending well as Elvington loads up on a big left hand.
Miller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Elvington counters with a nice body kick.
Elvington tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A solid leg kick lands there for Elvington.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Elvington counters with a slapping leg kick.
Elvington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Elvington.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Elvington as Miller shoots in.
Miller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Elvington will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Elvington, right into the meat.
Elvington scores with a nice strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Elvington.
Elvington moves forwards but Miller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elvington. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elvington buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Elvington makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Develen Elvington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Miller.
Elvington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Miller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miller misses with a combination
and Elvington counters with a left to the body.
Miller misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Elvington can pounce on him.
Elvington misses the jab.

Miller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Elvington looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Elvington is trying to escape the position but Miller is controlling the position.
Miller tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Miller throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Elvington misses with a strike from the bottom.
Miller controls the position from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elvington wants to control but Miller postures up.
Miller working the strikes but Elvington uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Elvington is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Elvington tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller slips under a jab from Elvington.
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Elvington moves out of range easily.

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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
Miller shoots and misses
and Elvington makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Miller really felt that one!
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Elvington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick lands from Elvington.

Elvington closes the distance and clinches.
Elvington works on Miller's body with a couple of short punches.

Miller pulls guard successfully.
Elvington throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.

Miller is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Develen Elvington clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Miller avoids the head kick by Elvington.
Miller scores with a jab. Elvington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Elvington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Elvington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miller.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick
and Elvington counters with a body kick.
Miller moves forwards but Elvington connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Elvington lands with a kick to the ribs.
Miller misses with a double jab
and Elvington counters with a three punch combo that has Miller backing up. Miller nods at Elvington to acknowledge the strikes.
Elvington fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miller.
Elvington does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Elvington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Elvington.
Elvington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Miller misses
and Elvington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miller misses with a hook. Elvington ducked under it nicely.
Elvington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Elvington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Elvington misses with a double jab.
Miller has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Elvington.
Elvington misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Elvington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Develen Elvington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Miller.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Elvington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elvington lands with a kick to the temple. Miller shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elvington was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Elvington tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Miller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Elvington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elvington throws a body kick that misses.
Elvington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Elvington throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Miller cracks Elvington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Miller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Elvington throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Elvington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elvington throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Elvington lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Develen Elvington had his way with Zack Miller in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Elvington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Elvington misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elvington lands a jab.
Elvington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Elvington 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.
Elvington takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Elvington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Elvington tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Elvington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elvington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Elvington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A right-left combo lands from Miller.
Elvington paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Elvington does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Elvington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Elvington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Elvington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Elvington swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Zack Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Develen Elvington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Miller.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elvington.
Elvington blocks a low kick nicely.
Elvington fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miller.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Elvington makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Miller really felt that one!
Miller is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Miller throws a series of strikes that have Elvington backpedaling.
Elvington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Elvington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Elvington misses with a jab to the body

and Miller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Elvington's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller won't allow Elvington to get back to his feet.
Miller distracts Elvington with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Elvington lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Miller!
Elvington has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Miller's face.
Develen Elvington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Elvington controlling his opponent.
Miller is squirming around, avoiding Elvington's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Develen Elvington.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Elvington, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Develen Elvington!
Develen Elvington is the new featherweight champion!