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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Vieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erkki Vieri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vieri
vs
Miller

180 cm
22
170 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
181 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Vieri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Esteban Miller!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieri fails with a takedown attempt.
Vieri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Miller on the side of the head.
Vieri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Vieri misses.
Miller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab by Miller.
Miller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vieri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Vieri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Vieri moved out of range nicely.
Vieri tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vieri defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vieri throws a right hand that misses
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieri throws out a leg kick but Miller moves out of range and Vieri only half commits.
Miller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miller connects with a body shot that sends Vieri's belly button to the back.
Vieri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vieri.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vieri.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vieri.
Miller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vieri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miller blocks a leg kick.
Miller throws a good cross that connects.
Miller scores with a push kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Miller finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Miller throws a jab when Vieri was well out of range.
Esteban Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller connects with an inside leg kick.
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieri thuds his right hand into Miller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vieri sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Miller takes a swing at Vieri's ribcage but misses.
Miller feints and then cracks Vieri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vieri down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieri throws a solid leg kick but Miller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vieri.
Vieri loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
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 just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller throws a body kick that misses.
Vieri lands with a hook. Miller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vieri misses with a wild body shot.
Vieri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miller sprawls well. Miller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vieri gets slowly back to his feet.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Vieri.
Vieri staying out of range there.
Vieri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Miller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Miller. Vieri shrugs it off though.
Vieri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vieri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Miller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Miller scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vieri walks into a stiff left hand from Miller.
Vieri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Miller defending well as Vieri loads up on a big left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Miller there.
Vieri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Vieri throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Vieri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Vieri does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller swings for the body but Vieri moves out of range.
Miller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Miller connects with a leg kick. Vieri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vieri avoids the head kick by Miller.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vieri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miller avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Vieri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Vieri has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Miller.
Miller tests Vieri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vieri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller lands a leg kick that knocks Vieri off balance momentarily.
Vieri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vieri will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vieri throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller jabs at Vieri's body.
Vieri throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vieri misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban Miller dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Vieri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vieri somewhat.
Vieri misses the body punch
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vieri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Miller lands with a nice body punch.
Miller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Miller.
Miller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vieri. That did some damage!
Vieri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Miller blocks the low kick.
Erkki Vieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieri ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Vieri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vieri misses with a hook.
Miller wants to land a leg kick but Vieri is out of range.
Miller thumps Vieri with a low kick.

Vieri throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Miller tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vieri is in Miller's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieri throws an elbow that misses. Miller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vieri's guard. Nice move by Miller!
Vieri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Miller gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Esteban Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vieri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miller, right into the meat.
Miller throws the kick towards the body but Vieri avoids it.
Vieri jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Vieri 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!
Vieri thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head.
Vieri is stalling here. Miller is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vieri seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Miller has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Vieri is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Miller decides to stand back up.
Nice uppercut lands for Miller. That snapped Vieri's head back.
Miller slips a straight right by Vieri.
Vieri blocks a head kick by Miller.
Miller goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vieri throws a lazy uppercut
and Miller counters with a leg kick.
Vieri takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vieri throws a leg kick but Miller moved away.
That kick from Miller tenderised Vieri's leg. Vieri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miller throws a leg kick but Vieri sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Vieri saw that one coming.
Vieri fails with the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vieri just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Vieri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That kick from Miller tenderised Vieri's leg. Vieri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vieri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vieri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vieri avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vieri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vieri in his tracks.
Vieri missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot to the liver by Miller. Beautiful body shot.
Vieri scores with a hook to the body. Miller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vieri shoots in looking for a takedown but Miller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vieri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vieri fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Esteban Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Vieri tries to move into range but Miller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Miller misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Vieri does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Vieri misses
and Miller counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vieri is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Miller swings for the body but Vieri moves out of range.
Vieri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Miller thows a body kick. Vieri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Vieri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vieri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vieri throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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.
Vieri feints and then cracks Miller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miller down.
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!
Vieri throws a leg kick but Miller sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller lands a right hook to the body.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vieri.
Vieri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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.
Vieri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Miller.
Vieri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vieri misses with a straight right.
Vieri scores with a shot to the body.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vieri moves away.
Vieri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Miller scores with a hook to the body. Vieri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vieri scores with a punch to the head.
Miller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miller throws a leg kick that misses.
Miller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Miller. No joy for Vieri on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vieri throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vieri throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Miller feints and then cracks Vieri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vieri down.
Miller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vieri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Vieri digs a good hook to Miller's body.
Vieri misses with the body kick
and Miller counters with a body kick.
Miller connects with a leg kick. Vieri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Miller throws a shot to the body.
Vieri thows a body shot but no joy.
Miller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Miller's corner calls for a 1-2. Miller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vieri dives in and scores a takedown into Miller's guard.
Vieri is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Miller controlling Vieri's posture.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vieri manages to get himself to full guard.
Miller has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vieri is proving hard to escape from.
Miller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miller postures up.
Vieri wants to improve his position but instead Miller has moved into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to stand up but Vieri has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Vieri is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vieri is proving hard to escape from.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieri is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban Miller really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Vieri shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Miller's guard.
Vieri scoring with some ground and pound.
Vieri is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Vieri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Vieri trying to move into half guard but instead Miller has managed to sweep!
Miller wants to get up but he can't break Vieri's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Vieri has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Miller has passed into side control.

Miller decides to stand back up. Miller steps back and let's Vieri get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vieri misses the jab.
Vieri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Vieri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Miller lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Miller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vieri misses with a low kick.
Vieri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miller's waist but Miller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vieri off to one side.
Vieri throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Vieri slips the punch.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vieri was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Vieri throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieri checks a leg kick.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
Miller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Vieri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vieri.
Vieri misses with a wild body shot.
Vieri throws a poor cross that misses
and Miller counters with a left to the body.
Vieri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Vieri does no damage.
Vieri throws out a leg kick but Miller moves out of range and Vieri only half commits.
Vieri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Miller throws a head kick that Vieri semi-blocks.
Vieri fails with a takedown attempt.
Vieri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vieri throws a poor cross that misses
and Miller counters with a nice leg kick.
Miller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Vieri.
Miller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vieri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Miller is able to avoid easily.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vieri.
Vieri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller avoids the body shot from Vieri.
Decent striking displayed by Vieri there.
Vieri fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Vieri. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a head kick but Vieri moves out of range.
Vieri works Miller's body with a nice hook.
Vieri throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vieri.
Vieri checks a low kick from Miller.
Miller misses with a kick to the body
and Vieri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vieri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieri blocks the body kick.
Vieri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vieri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Miller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vieri. Vieri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vieri throws a head kick that half lands.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erkki Vieri had his way with Esteban Miller in that round.
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. This is the final round!

Vieri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miller.
Vieri throws a leg kick which misses Miller's front leg but catches the back leg as Miller tries to avoid it.
Vieri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Miller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vieri rather than just go for the knockout.

Vieri looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Miller controls Vieri momentarily but Vieri frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vieri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vieri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller wants to stand up but Vieri is controlling him.
Miller can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vieri controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vieri throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.
Vieri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vieri pushes down on Miller's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vieri lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Miller works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vieri manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Vieri.

Miller stands up and waves to Vieri to follow him.
Erkki Vieri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vieri tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Miller. Beautiful body shot.
Vieri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miller connects with a leg kick. Vieri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Miller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Miller lands a really nice looking cross but Vieri seems unphased.
Vieri takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jab from Vieri.
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 throws a front kick that sends Vieri stumbling back into the cage.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieri is just out of range.
A jab from Miller does it's job there.
Miller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vieri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some bone on bone action there as Vieri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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.
Vieri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vieri shoots for a double leg takedown but Miller sprawls well. He's pushed Vieri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miller jabs at Vieri's body.
Vieri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Esteban Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miller keeps Vieri at a distance using the push kick.
Miller swings for the body but Vieri moves out of range.
Miller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vieri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vieri throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Vieri tries to move into range but Miller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller cracks the inside of Vieri's front leg.
Vieri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Miller counters with a series of strikes. Vieri will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vieri blocks the body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Esteban Miller.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 46:49
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban Miller!
Esteban Miller is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Esteban Miller, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.