PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiny SparBJJ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Desmond Miles will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

SparBJJ
vs
Miles

190 cm
23
220 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

185 cm
23
224 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tiny SparBJJ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Desmond Miles!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
SparBJJ is looking to score with low kicks.
SparBJJ is looking to land body kicks.
Miles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but SparBJJ moves away.

Miles shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Miles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miles slows the pace down in half guard.
Miles wants to take a breather but SparBJJ is having none of it.
Miles prevents SparBJJ from standing back up.
SparBJJ is staying active underneath Miles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
SparBJJ wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SparBJJ trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miles circles away from the clinch attempt.
SparBJJ throws a low kick but Miles avoids it.
SparBJJ throws a leg kick that is checked
and SparBJJ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
SparBJJ misses with a kick to the body.
Miles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miles lands a slapping body shot.

Miles drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Miles stops SparBJJ from standing up.
Miles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

SparBJJ is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
SparBJJ is defending well against a takedown attempt.
SparBJJ is looking to break free of the clinch but Miles has double underhooks.
Miles has SparBJJ pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. SparBJJ manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tiny SparBJJ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Miles.
SparBJJ wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
SparBJJ is looking to break free of the clinch but Miles has double underhooks.
SparBJJ has had enough of the clinch but Miles keeps him there for the moment.
Miles drops down looking for an ankle pick but SparBJJ pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SparBJJ thows a leg kick but Miles checks it
and Miles counters with a left and a right that stings SparBJJ.
SparBJJ throws a lazy head kick
and Miles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from SparBJJ.
Miles fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and SparBJJ has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

SparBJJ has closed the distance and engaged Miles in a clinch.

SparBJJ manages to break the clinch.
SparBJJ tries to land a front kick but Miles steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

SparBJJ gets a clinch.

Miles gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
SparBJJ wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miles content to control rather than advance.
Miles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with SparBJJ. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miles lands a nice short elbow.
SparBJJ tries to kick Miles off but Miles keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Miles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

SparBJJ pushes Miles off and gets back to his feet.
Miles moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Tiny SparBJJ has been cut.
Miles fails to land with a series of punches.
Miles blocks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
SparBJJ tries to work over Miles's front leg with a kick but Miles checks it.
Miles lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
SparBJJ misses with a head kick.
SparBJJ moves out of range as Miles strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Miles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiny SparBJJ's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Miles looks to land a combination but SparBJJ avoids it well.
SparBJJ throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Miles blocks the body kick.
SparBJJ tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
SparBJJ is looking to clinch.
Tiny SparBJJ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Miles. Those never looked like landing.

Miles changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. SparBJJ looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
SparBJJ is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Miles is controlling him well.
Miles in side control lands a decent elbow.
SparBJJ taking a bit of punishment here - Miles scoring with strikes.
Miles working the head and body with strikes.
SparBJJ is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Miles is controlling him well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles creates some space and throws a big elbow, but SparBJJ sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
SparBJJ wants to get back to his feet but Miles drags him back down.
Miles throws a strike aimed at the side of SparBJJ's head but SparBJJ avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles tries to move to mount but SparBJJ blocks the move with his legs.
SparBJJ wants to get back to his feet.
Miles trying to control the action but SparBJJ is working from the bottom.
SparBJJ is trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles controls the position from side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
SparBJJ tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Miles landing strikes, looking to finish!

Miles moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, SparBJJ has worked his arm free - good work by SparBJJ!
SparBJJ wants to get back to his feet but Miles drags him back down.
Miles working the head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Miles looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SparBJJ is trying to get back to his feet.
SparBJJ regains half guard there - taking advantage of Miles's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Miles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but SparBJJ does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles lands with a punch from half guard.

SparBJJ kicks off Miles and gets to his feet.
SparBJJ throws a low kick, looking for Miles's leg but Miles calmly moves out of range.
Miles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around SparBJJ's waist but SparBJJ gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miles off to one side.
Miles moves out of range of the body kick from SparBJJ.
Jab from Miles.
SparBJJ does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miles shoots in and drives through. SparBJJ sprawls well.
Miles has a takedown stuffed.
Tiny SparBJJ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Miles.
Miles misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from SparBJJ misses

and Miles counters with a single leg into guard. SparBJJ didn't expect that.

SparBJJ manages to escape and get back to his feet.
SparBJJ has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Miles looks to score with a jab to the body but SparBJJ is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick misses from SparBJJ.
Miles avoids the head kick by SparBJJ.

SparBJJ closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. SparBJJ fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A low kick from SparBJJ misses

and Miles counters with a takedown into side control.
SparBJJ is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Miles landing a few strikes.
Miles is chipping away with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
SparBJJ takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
SparBJJ is pushing Miles's head away, looking to escape. Miles manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles controlling the position from side mount.
Miles throws a strike aimed at the side of SparBJJ's head but SparBJJ avoids it well.
Miles wants to control but SparBJJ is keeping him busy.
SparBJJ is pushing Miles's head away, looking to escape. Miles manages to hold on to the position though.
SparBJJ is looking to get back to his feet here but Miles is keeping cool and he's managed to take SparBJJ's back.
Miles wants to control but SparBJJ manages to buck him off and is now in Miles's guard! Nice work there by SparBJJ!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SparBJJ wants to get up but he can't break Miles's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

SparBJJ gets to his feet - Miles follows without any prompting.
Miles lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Miles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent SparBJJ stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
SparBJJ drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miles avoids the head kick by SparBJJ.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by SparBJJ misses
and Miles counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Desmond Miles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
SparBJJ throws a leg kick
and Miles counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Miles checks a low kick from SparBJJ.
Desmond Miles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miles avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tiny SparBJJ is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles is trying hard to land a takedown here. SparBJJ sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
SparBJJ misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick by SparBJJ misses
and Miles counters with a two punch combo.
Tiny SparBJJ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

SparBJJ gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Miles stops SparBJJ from standing up.
Miles trying to control but SparBJJ is working from the bottom.
Miles throwing strikes from guard but SparBJJ blocks nicely.
Miles stops SparBJJ from standing up.
Miles controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Desmond Miles was stalling too much, according to the referee.
SparBJJ tries to score with a low kick but Miles moves his leg out of the way.
SparBJJ throws a low kick but Miles moves out of range easily.
Miles checks a low kick from SparBJJ.
SparBJJ moves to clinch but Miles breaks away

and Miles counters with a single leg into guard. SparBJJ didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miles wants to control from the top but SparBJJ keeps moving.
Miles looking to sit in guard and control but SparBJJ gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

SparBJJ gets to his feet. Miles looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Miles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Miles winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Miles!
After the fight, Desmond Miles was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.