PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Romanenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Romanenko
vs
Miller

185 cm
20
235 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
285 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruslan Romanenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Miller!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romanenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miller counters with a three punch combo that has Romanenko backing up. Romanenko nods at Miller to acknowledge the strikes.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
Miller tries to bum rush Romanenko with a series of wild strikes but Romanenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romanenko misses with a takedown
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Romanenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
Romanenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Romanenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
Romanenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Miller.
Romanenko misses with a takedown
and Miller counters with a three punch combo that has Romanenko backing up. Romanenko nods at Miller to acknowledge the strikes.
Ruslan Romanenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romanenko is breathing heavily.
Romanenko misses with a takedown
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Romanenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
Romanenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Miller counters with a single leg into guard. Romanenko didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Miller has eaten all the pies!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miller with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller content to stall in guard here.
Romanenko looking to control.
Romanenko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Miller is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Romanenko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Miller has passed into half guard!
Miller scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanenko tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Romanenko gets full guard.
Miller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Romanenko's head.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Romanenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Romanenko working for submissions but it's allowed Miller to get to half guard.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Romanenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanenko wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Miller is taking a breather. Romanenko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Miller prevents Romanenko from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller is keen to just control but Romanenko is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Miller dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Miller lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Miller misses with the combination.
Romanenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romanenko with a poor takedown
and Miller counters with a two punch combo.
Romanenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Romanenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romanenko has his takedown stuffed
and Miller counters with a one-two to the body.
Romanenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miller counters with a series of strikes. Romanenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Miller!
Romanenko with a lazy takedown attempt

and Miller counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miller.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Romanenko working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
Miller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Romanenko working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Romanenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romanenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller postures up in Romanenko's guard and throws a big left but Romanenko blocks it.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Romanenko has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romanenko wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miller scoring with punches to the head and body.
Miller trying to control but Romanenko is working from the bottom.

Romanenko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Miller has passed into half guard!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miller lands a nice short elbow.
Romanenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Romanenko manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to control from the top but Romanenko keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Romanenko is on top in guard.
Miller wants to stand and escape but Romanenko is having none of it.
Romanenko wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Romanenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Miller counters with a takedown into side control.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
Romanenko is looking for a sweep.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Romanenko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Romanenko moves into full guard.
Miller landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Romanenko 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 stays in close to Romanenko's body and controls the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
Romanenko keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Romanenko wants to control the position but Miller says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Romanenko gets back to full guard.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to control but Romanenko is working from the bottom.

Romanenko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Miller has passed into half guard!
Romanenko is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romanenko keeps working.
Romanenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romanenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Romanenko trying to control from the bottom.
Miller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Miller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Miller wants to take a breather but Romanenko is having none of it.
Miller is just content to waste time from the top position. Romanenko takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Romanenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller stays in close to Romanenko's body and controls the position.
Romanenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Romanenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miller wants to control from the top but Romanenko keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

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