PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Micky Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen Moby - Extreme Ways as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Thompson
vs
Miller

185 cm
23
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Micky Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Miller!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thompson is defended easily by Miller.
A combination from Miller does no damage.
Thompson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Miller shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thompson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Thompson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Miller has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Thompson is looking to reverse the position.
Thompson struggling a bit here.
Thompson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Miller blocks the strikes from Thompson.

Miller stands up and beckons Thompson to his feet.

Miller lands a big head kick that sends Thompson tumbling to the mat! Miller takes a step backwards and waves Thompson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Thompson is rocked!

It looks like Micky Thompson has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thompson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Thompson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Thompson as Miller shoots in.
Thompson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thompson wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson stuffs the takedown.
Micky Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Miller.
Miller looks gassed!
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thompson counters with a one-two to the body.
Thompson works over Miller's head and body with a nice combination.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.

Thompson scores with a takedown into Miller's guard.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Thompson pushing down on Miller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thompson has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Miller works to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson prevents Miller from getting back to his feet.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
Thompson wants to get up but he can't break Miller's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Miller trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
Thompson tries to stand but Miller is controlling from the bottom.

Miller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thompson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Miller looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thompson tries to hold on but Miller pushes him away.
Miller scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Miller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Miller.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's four 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.
Thompson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Miller wants to control the pace but Thompson is squirming around nicely.

Thompson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Miller.
Miller won't let Thompson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thompson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Micky Thompson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Miller throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thompson was covering up waiting for the punch and Miller finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Miller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Miller isn't so interested in that idea.

Thompson is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson shoots in but Miller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Miller tries to clinch there but Thompson circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Miller rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Miller has him pressed against the ropes.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Miller closes the distance and clinches.

Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Thompson sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Micky Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson takes one to the side of the head.
Thompson shoots and misses

and Miller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Miller jumps guard and drags Thompson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thompson wanted to stand there but Miller had control of the position.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Miller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Thompson is looking to escape.
Miller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miller is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Miller is keen to just control but Thompson is a slippery customer.

Miller seems to be working for a kimura but Thompson defends the submission attempt.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Thompson is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thompson kicks Miller off and gets back to his feet.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.

Thompson drives through with a takedown into guard.

Miller pushes Thompson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Thompson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Miller has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.

Miller pulls Thompson into guard.

Miller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miller has a closed guard, preventing Thompson from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.

Thompson gets to his feet. Miller looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thompson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Micky Thompson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Miller pushes Thompson away with a front kick.
Miller tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A thudding body kick lands there by Miller!
Donk. Thompson catches Miller right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Thompson.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thompson as he avoids it easily.
Micky Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Miller.
Miller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Thompson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face as Thompson controls the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson working away.
Thompson working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Miller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thompson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.

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.
Thompson is pressing down on Miller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miller is holding on for now.
Miller is looking to escape.
Miller wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
Thompson wants to pass to mount but Miller is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
Thompson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Micky Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thompson shoots in but Miller avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Miller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thompson sprawls well initially but Miller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Miller lands with a punch from half guard.
Jason Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller is keen to just control but Thompson is a slippery customer.
Thompson trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Miller with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Miller is trying to control. Thompson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Thompson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller.
Miller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Thompson.

Miller clinches.
Thompson wants a takedown.

Miller pulls guard effortlessly.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miller 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Miller!