PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Pressnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Miller
vs
Pressnell

179 cm
25
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
20
230 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jerry Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zach Pressnell!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Miller throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pressnell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Miller is in Pressnell's guard.
Pressnell wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
Pressnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pressnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pressnell keeps working.
Pressnell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.

Miller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Miller is working for a submission of some sort.
Pressnell is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pressnell's head.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pressnell's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pressnell is defending against the submission attempts here by Miller.
Miller 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 stalling away here and it's allowed Pressnell to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Miller drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pressnell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pressnell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pressnell!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pressnell avoids the strikes from the bottom by Miller.

Pressnell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pressnell 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pressnell off and has taken his back!
Miller trying to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pressnell trying to get back to his feet but Miller is in full control for now.
Pressnell is keeping busy.

Miller working for the choke.
Miller struggling to land strikes to the head as Pressnell covers up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pressnell tries to roll but Miller sticks to his back.

Pressnell is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Miller gets his way!
Miller misses with punches from the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pressnell is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Miller is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Miller is breathing heavily.

Miller is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pressnell defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Miller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Pressnell misses with a hook to the body

so Miller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pressnell working a defensive guard here.
Jerry Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pressnell wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him.
Miller wants to control from the top but Pressnell keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pressnell is on top in guard.
Pressnell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pressnell trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Pressnell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pressnell wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Pressnell postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.
Miller manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Miller is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Miller extends the arm and Pressnell is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jerry Miller!