PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suchart Chaowanungkarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park - Faint. Chaowanungkarn has chosen Muay Thai fight music as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Miller
vs
Chaowanungkarn

172 cm
25
155 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

165 cm
22
152 lbs
10 - 9 - 1

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Good gas tank

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

It looks like Damian Miller has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chaowanungkarn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chaowanungkarn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.
Miller throwing shots but Chaowanungkarn is blocking nicely.
Chaowanungkarn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chaowanungkarn defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Chaowanungkarn is working away.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miller trying to mount his opponent but Chaowanungkarn defends it.
Miller throwing shots but Chaowanungkarn is blocking nicely.
Chaowanungkarn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chaowanungkarn defending well though.
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 Chaowanungkarn's temple.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chaowanungkarn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Chaowanungkarn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Miller postures up in Chaowanungkarn's guard and throws a big left but Chaowanungkarn blocks it.
Miller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Miller passes Chaowanungkarn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miller looks to land a strike but Chaowanungkarn avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaowanungkarn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Chaowanungkarn has wrist control.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.

Miller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chaowanungkarn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Miller has Chaowanungkarn in his guard.
Miller managing to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chaowanungkarn manages to get himself to full guard.
Chaowanungkarn working a defensive guard here.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Chaowanungkarn blocks nicely.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Chaowanungkarn blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Miller's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Chaowanungkarn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chaowanungkarn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Damian Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chaowanungkarn throws out a powerful jab.
Chaowanungkarn tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a low kick.
Chaowanungkarn thows a leg kick but Miller checks it

and Miller counters with a single leg into guard. Chaowanungkarn didn't expect that.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaowanungkarn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Chaowanungkarn is keeping the position.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaowanungkarn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chaowanungkarn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller landing with the ground and pound.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Miller drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chaowanungkarn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chaowanungkarn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chaowanungkarn!
Chaowanungkarn prevents Miller from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller has one of Chaowanungkarn's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Miller trying to control but Chaowanungkarn flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Miller is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chaowanungkarn controlling the positon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller avoids the strikes from Chaowanungkarn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Miller is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Chaowanungkarn off. It looks like it's working - Chaowanungkarn slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Miller displaying calm under pressure there.
Chaowanungkarn just misses with a punch to the body.
Chaowanungkarn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chaowanungkarn but Chaowanungkarn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chaowanungkarn.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chaowanungkarn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Miller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chaowanungkarn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Chaowanungkarn.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Miller is able to avoid easily.
Chaowanungkarn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chaowanungkarn throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chaowanungkarn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miller is out of range and Chaowanungkarn settles back down.
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 Damian Miller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damian Miller's cut.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Chaowanungkarn forces Miller back against the cage and clinches.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chaowanungkarn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Miller gets control of Chaowanungkarn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Miller will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Miller controlling the position.

Miller is looking for a triangle but Chaowanungkarn pushes his legs off easily.
Miller is pulling down on Chaowanungkarn's head. It's preventing any offense from Chaowanungkarn, at least for the moment.
Damian Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Miller uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Chaowanungkarn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Chaowanungkarn.

Miller shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Miller was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Miller throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Miller throws some wild stikes that Chaowanungkarn manages to avoid easily.
Chaowanungkarn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Miller looking to land elbow strikes but Chaowanungkarn uses the position to regain half guard.
Miller stalling away here and it's allowed Chaowanungkarn to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chaowanungkarn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chaowanungkarn looking to control.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Chaowanungkarn has wrist control.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chaowanungkarn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Chaowanungkarn blocks nicely.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller is in close to Chaowanungkarn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miller wants to control from the top but Chaowanungkarn keeps moving.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to control from the top but Chaowanungkarn keeps moving.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chaowanungkarn is keeping the position for now.
Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miller postures up in Chaowanungkarn's guard and throws a big left but Chaowanungkarn blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller won't allow Chaowanungkarn to sweep him here.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miller, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Miller!
Post fight, an emotional Damian Miller said 'Allow me to explain it now. And if you’re a turkey, you’re not gonna get this. If you’re an eagle, like myself, you will and Matt Miller should listen carefully. I will fight back to the top and after that, the peoples champ takes home what is rightfully his.'.