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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fenton Meeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kasabian - Underdog. Fenton Meeks could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Damian Miller's chin.
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160 lbs
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172 cm
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155 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fenton Meeks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Miller!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meeks is looking to clinch.
Meeks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt
and Miller counters with a nice double leg into side control. Meeks won't be happy with that.
Miller cracks Meeks with a big elbow.
Miller throws an elbow but Meeks slips to the side and avoids it well.
Meeks is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it.
Meeks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Meeks tries to get out of the position.
Meeks is looking for a sweep.
Meeks is working hard here to advance position.
The strikes coming from Miller are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Meeks takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Meeks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miller wants to control but Meeks is keeping him busy.
Meeks manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller not doing much here.
Meeks is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller is nestled in close to Meeks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Meeks is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Meeks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Meeks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Miller gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Meeks tries to clinch but Miller moves away
and Miller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Meeks tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Meeks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground.
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!
Miller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Miller throws a strike but Meeks avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Meeks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meeks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller landing some decent shots from guard.
Meeks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Meeks is pulling down on Miller's head. It's preventing any offense from Miller, at least for the moment.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Meeks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller passes into half guard.
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. Miller connects with a nice short shot to Meeks's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Meeks could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Miller has cracked it and Meeks is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Miller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damian Miller!
A relieved looking Damian Miller thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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