PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Jones
vs
Miller

191 cm
26
209 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

194 cm
26
219 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonny Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, CJ Miller!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Miller gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Jones gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Miller is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones throwing shots but Miller is blocking nicely.
Jones wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Miller's temple.
Jones with the ground and pound but Miller uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Miller wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miller can do anything to dispel that myth.

Jones stands up from Miller's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants a takedown.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones wants a takedown.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Miller after a bit of a struggle.

Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miller throws a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Miller thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.
Jones wants to clinch.
Miller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Miller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A low kick from Miller is predictable there

and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones tries to pull guard but Miller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Miller prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller dodges an elbow strike from Jones.

Jones is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Miller can't fight it off and eventually Jones manages to take the fight to the floor. Miller looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Jones is really struggling to control Miller but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Miller throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.

Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Miller is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones cracks Miller with a solid left hand.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Jones stands up and waves to Miller to follow him.
A jab from Miller does it's job there.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller connects with a high kick.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Miller, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Miller against the cage but Miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Miller lands a head shot.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
CJ Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
CJ Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Jones has closed the distance and engaged Miller in a clinch.
Jones tries for a takedown but Miller manages to get underhooks.
Miller prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Miller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but Miller holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones tries to pull guard but Miller holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Miller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miller working hard to break the clinch.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Miller is defending well.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like CJ Miller has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jones gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Miller regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jonny Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on CJ Miller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Miller thumps Jones with a low kick.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top.
Miller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Miller. That's going to slow Jones down.
Miller misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Miller lands but Jones takes it in his stride.

Jones forces Miller back against the cage and clinches.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jones tightens his grip and picks Miller up, before dumping him to the ground. Miller manages to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miller's guard.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones prevents Miller from standing back up.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Jones thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jonny Jones just wasn't active enough.

Jones instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miller fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
CJ Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Miller.

Jones rushes Miller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miller stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones 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.
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller delivers a nice body kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miller as he jumps to the side.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Miller - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Miller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Miller misses the jab.
Jonny Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jonny Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to CJ Miller.
I think Jones 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!