PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shuk Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kellen Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gracie
vs
Miller

168 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shuk Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kellen Miller!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miller.

Miller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Miller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miller has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Miller stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Gracie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miller is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller controlling from the top position.

Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miller is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
Miller wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Miller has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

We're going to have a standup here because Shuk Gracie wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Miller with that takedown attempt.
Shuk Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kellen Miller.
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gracie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Miller, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Miller against the cage but Miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Miller feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Miller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Miller trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Miller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kellen Miller.
Gracie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gracie lands with a slapping head kick.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown but Gracie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Miller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gracie did well to prevent Miller getting side control.
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!
Gracie trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
It looks like Miller is going to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kellen Miller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Miller shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Gracie.
Miller looks for a takedown but Gracie sprawls well.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Miller shoots in.
Shuk Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kellen Miller.

Miller dives in and scores a takedown into Gracie's guard.

Gracie has his foot on Miller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miller works his way back into a safe position though.
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gracie is trying to keep Miller in close.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.

Miller stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shuk Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miller swivels and escapes.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie which made him look bad.

Miller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gracie is trying to defend but Miller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gracie trying to control here.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Miller trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie is trying to stand up here but Miller is controlling him well.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Kellen Miller has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Miller, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Miller against the cage but Miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miller fails with the takedown.
Miller fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Miller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.

Gracie 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.

Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to strike from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Miller content to stall in guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kellen Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Gracie.
Gracie throws a head kick that Miller semi-blocks.
Shuk Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller fails with the takedown

and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Miller fights it but they end up in guard.
Miller wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Miller is proving hard to escape from.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kellen Miller.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
Shuk Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kellen Miller.

Gracie clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Miller looking for a takedown.

Gracie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Miller clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Miller is controlling his hands well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling well, preventing Miller from escaping the position.

Miller preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miller working some strikes from top position.
Miller wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Miller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie working a defensive guard but Miller manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to remain calm as Miller controls from the top position.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Miller off and has taken his back!
Miller turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Kellen Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
Miller controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miller pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that!
Miller with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Shuk Gracie did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Miller shoots in but Gracie avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Miller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Miller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Miller blocks the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie wants to control but Miller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gracie trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
Miller looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Gracie striking off his back but it's not causing Miller any problems.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie is trying to keep Miller in close.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Miller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gracie looking to control.
Miller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miller lands a couple of elbows.

Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.

Miller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miller defends it easily.
Miller sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gracie is working an open guard so Miller takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miller's waist but Miller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Miller.

Miller stands up.
Miller takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
Shuk Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kellen Miller.
Gracie lands a body shot.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miller's waist but Miller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.

Miller shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller controlling from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
Miller content to stall in guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gracie is working an open guard so Miller takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kellen Miller dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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 closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gracie to the mat! Gracie manages to get full guard.

Miller has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gracie to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Miller is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gracie pulls down on the head and he's put Miller to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shuk Gracie!
Shuk Gracie is the new bantamweight champion!