PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hector Kilimanjaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kilimanjaro might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Would You Go To Bed With Me - Touch And Go . Miller has chosen Don't Worry, Be Happy! as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Kilimanjaro
vs
Miller

175 cm
29
165 lbs
16 - 10 - 1

180 cm
26
164 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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TITAN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Kilimanjaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Miller!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Kilimanjaro moves away and avoids it.
Kilimanjaro lands a lovely overhand right.
Miller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kilimanjaro momentarily.
Kilimanjaro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Miller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Miller takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Miller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Miller crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kilimanjaro - the referee stops the clock and Miller gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kilimanjaro. Miller manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilimanjaro misses the target.
Miller scoring well with a low kick there.
Miller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kilimanjaro checks it well.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller lands a right hand.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miller lands with a short shot to the head.
Miller looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kilimanjaro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kilimanjaro is trying to break the clinch but Miller has him pressed against the cage.

Kilimanjaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kilimanjaro lands a nice looking body kick.
Kilimanjaro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Kilimanjaro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kilimanjaro is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Kilimanjaro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Miller regains half guard, as Kilimanjaro was trying to land strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Kilimanjaro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kilimanjaro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miller wants to control but Kilimanjaro is keeping busy.
Miller is staying active underneath Kilimanjaro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kilimanjaro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilimanjaro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kilimanjaro trying to pass the guard but Miller defending well.
Kilimanjaro prevents Miller from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro wants to free his trapped foot but Miller is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kilimanjaro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kilimanjaro is trying to control the action in half guard but Miller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Miller is defending against the submission attempts here by Kilimanjaro.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kilimanjaro lands with a punch from half guard.
Miller is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro stalling away here and it's allowed Miller to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Miller pulls Kilimanjaro in to control the position.
Kilimanjaro is pushing down on Miller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miller is fighting to maintain full guard but Kilimanjaro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kilimanjaro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head.
Miller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro is pressing down on Miller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miller is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilimanjaro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head.
Kilimanjaro has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Miller works to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Miller wants to land a leg kick but Kilimanjaro is out of range.
Kilimanjaro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilimanjaro throws a sloppy head kick
and Miller counters with a leg kick.
Miller connects with a leg kick. Kilimanjaro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick from Miller lands but Kilimanjaro takes it in his stride.
Kilimanjaro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kilimanjaro.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilimanjaro.
Nice shot by Miller.
Miller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kilimanjaro tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
Kilimanjaro misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Kilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Kilimanjaro throws a head kick that misses.
Kilimanjaro moves out of range of the body kick from Miller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Kilimanjaro scores with a kick to the midsection.
No luck for Kilimanjaro with that takedown attempt.
Miller throws a push kick but Kilimanjaro slaps the foot to one side.
Miller throws a low kick, looking for Kilimanjaro's leg but Kilimanjaro calmly moves out of range.
Kilimanjaro shoots in but Miller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Kilimanjaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miller, right into the meat.
Miller defending well as Kilimanjaro loads up on a big left hand.
Miller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kilimanjaro is able to avoid easily.

Kilimanjaro has Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miller.
Miller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Miller blocks a body shot from Kilimanjaro.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Kilimanjaro controls his hands.
Kilimanjaro is trying to pull guard but Miller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Kilimanjaro 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!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilimanjaro throwing sloppy strikes.

Kilimanjaro is persistently looking for the submission but Miller is defending it well.
Kilimanjaro missing with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller controlling Kilimanjaro 's hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kilimanjaro has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kilimanjaro throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Miller tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kilimanjaro trying to control but Miller is having none of it.
Kilimanjaro fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kilimanjaro tries to control but Miller wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to escape the mount.
Kilimanjaro tries to control but Miller wriggling away.
Kilimanjaro controlling the pace for now.

Kilimanjaro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Miller has managed to escape the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kilimanjaro with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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 Hector Kilimanjaro will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Miller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Miller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miller scores with a kick to the body.
Kilimanjaro moves out of range of the body kick.
Miller scoring well with a low kick there.
Kilimanjaro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kilimanjaro somewhat.
A lazy left from Miller finds it's target.
Miller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kilimanjaro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kilimanjaro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kilimanjaro is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks.
Kilimanjaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kilimanjaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kilimanjaro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller stuffs the takedown.
Kilimanjaro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Kilimanjaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller 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.
Miller is looking to chop away at Kilimanjaro's legs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Miller.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hugo Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller lands a jab to the head.
Hector Kilimanjaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Miller throws a front kick aimed at Kilimanjaro's knee but Kilimanjaro avoids it well.
Kilimanjaro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Miller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Kilimanjaro looking to score a takedown here. Miller is defending well but Kilimanjaro drives through and ends up in Miller's guard.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hector Kilimanjaro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kilimanjaro wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Kilimanjaro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kilimanjaro.
Miller is trying to keep Kilimanjaro in close.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilimanjaro wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Kilimanjaro postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.
Kilimanjaro is fighting to break Miller's control of his arms but Miller is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kilimanjaro forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Kilimanjaro there.
Kilimanjaro trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller is looking to improve his position.
Kilimanjaro is trying to control the action in half guard but Miller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miller trying to control but Kilimanjaro postures up.
Kilimanjaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
Miller trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying is best to control the position here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Miller scores with a nice body kick.
Kilimanjaro lands a two punch combo.

Kilimanjaro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kilimanjaro is trying to work for a kimura but Miller is defending well.

Kilimanjaro is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilimanjaro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Hector Kilimanjaro did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kilimanjaro closes the distance and clinches up with Miller, looking for a takedown. Kilimanjaro pushes Miller against the cage but Miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kilimanjaro throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Miller.
Kilimanjaro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Miller lands a nice shot that snaps Kilimanjaro's head back.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Kilimanjaro moves out of range easily.
Miller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Miller - that will leave a mark!
Miller misses with a straight left.
Kilimanjaro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kilimanjaro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Kilimanjaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilimanjaro tried to score with a low kick but Miller checks it.
Kilimanjaro misses with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miller, right into the meat.

Miller drives through and clinches with Kilimanjaro against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Miller tries a body shot but Kilimanjaro blocks it.
Kilimanjaro blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Kilimanjaro.
Miller lands a left hand.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kilimanjaro blocks it with crossed arms.
Miller lands an elbow just above Kilimanjaro 's eye.

It looks like Hector Kilimanjaro has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kilimanjaro's brow.
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Kilimanjaro avoids the damage to the body.
Miller throws an elbow but it misses.
Kilimanjaro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kilimanjaro prevents a body shot from Miller.
A bit of stalling here from Kilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miller smiles and moves away.

Miller drives through and clinches with Kilimanjaro against the cage.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kilimanjaro takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kilimanjaro. That did some damage!
Kilimanjaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller slaps away a takedown attempt from Kilimanjaro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a leg kick which misses Kilimanjaro's front leg but catches the back leg as Kilimanjaro tries to avoid it.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice sprawl there from Miller as Kilimanjaro shoots in.
Kilimanjaro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Kilimanjaro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kilimanjaro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kilimanjaro tried to score with a low kick but Miller checks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kilimanjaro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Kilimanjaro misses.
Miller avoids the head kick by Kilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kilimanjaro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Miller.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Miller.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilimanjaro. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Miller.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kilimanjaro connects with the punch.
Kilimanjaro misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Miller cracks the inside of Kilimanjaro's front leg.
That kick from Miller tenderised Kilimanjaro's leg. Kilimanjaro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kilimanjaro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kilimanjaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Kilimanjaro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Miller to the ground. Kilimanjaro is now in Miller's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kilimanjaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilimanjaro looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Miller dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Hector Kilimanjaro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Miller throws a leg kick which misses Kilimanjaro's front leg but catches the back leg as Kilimanjaro tries to avoid it.
Kilimanjaro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro tries for a takedown but Miller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miller tried to score with a low kick but Kilimanjaro checks it.
Miller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kilimanjaro.
Miller blocks a head kick by Kilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro avoids a kick to the body.

Kilimanjaro feints and as Miller raises his hands in defense, Kilimanjaro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kilimanjaro chips away with some ground and pound.
Kilimanjaro preventing the sweep.
Kilimanjaro throws an elbow that misses. Miller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kilimanjaro's guard. Nice move by Miller!
Miller looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miller controls the pace.
Miller wants to control from the top but Kilimanjaro keeps moving.
Kilimanjaro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miller controls the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hugo Miller was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Miller goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro throws a leg kick which misses Miller's front leg but catches the back leg as Miller tries to avoid it.
Miller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilimanjaro. Kilimanjaro obviously looking to wear him down.
Kilimanjaro looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well.
Kilimanjaro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kilimanjaro.
Good shot there by Kilimanjaro.
Miller throws a leg kick but Kilimanjaro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kilimanjaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kilimanjaro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Miller avoids the head kick by Kilimanjaro.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kilimanjaro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
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 lands with an overhand left.
Kilimanjaro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Kilimanjaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller scoring well with a low kick there.
Hugo Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miller.
Miller scores with a nice head shot.
Miller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kilimanjaro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miller sprawls well. Miller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kilimanjaro gets slowly back to his feet.
Kilimanjaro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miller circles away.
Miller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kilimanjaro takes a step back to recover.
Kilimanjaro takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Miller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kilimanjaro takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Kilimanjaro fails with a takedown attempt.
A leg kick checked by Miller.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Miller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Miller lands a jab to the nose.
Miller throws a low kick but Kilimanjaro avoids it.
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 lands a leg kick that knocks Kilimanjaro off balance momentarily.
Miller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Kilimanjaro drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kilimanjaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Kilimanjaro from controlling successfully.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilimanjaro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hugo Miller.
I think Kilimanjaro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Hugo Miller!

The fight ends as a draw!