PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berto Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Miller
vs
Dimagiba

174 cm
33
163 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

203 cm
25
165 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sammy Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Berto Dimagiba!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimagiba tries for a takedown but Miller circles away easily
and Miller counters with a thumping low kick.
Miller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dimagiba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dimagiba dives in and grabs Miller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes down on Dimagiba's head and hops out.
Dimagiba is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily.
Sammy Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berto Dimagiba.
Dimagiba shoots in looking for a takedown. Miller tries to sprawl out of it but Dimagiba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Dimagiba closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Miller did well to prevent Dimagiba getting side control.
Dimagiba with the ground and pound but Miller uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Dimagiba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dimagiba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dimagiba throws an elbow that misses. Miller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dimagiba's guard. Nice move by Miller!
Miller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Miller decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dimagiba, up you get!
Dimagiba pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Miller gets caught flat footed, as Dimagiba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Miller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dimagiba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dimagiba throws a strike but Miller rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dimagiba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dimagiba is keeping the position for now.

Dimagiba kicks Miller off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimagiba misses with a double jab.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Dimagiba does no damage.
Berto Dimagiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dimagiba moves into the clinch.
Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dimagiba backwards.
Dimagiba wants a takedown.
Miller prevents the takedown attempt.
Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dimagiba backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
Miller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Miller wants to stall.
Miller just leaning against Dimagiba, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Miller - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Miller.
A left hand lands to the body for Miller.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimagiba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Miller.
Miller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miller lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dimagiba backwards.
Dimagiba is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dimagiba wants a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dimagiba goes for a takedown attempt but Miller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dimagiba looks winded!
Miller works Dimagiba's body with a nice hook.
Miller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sammy Miller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Miller connects with a solid leg kick.
Dimagiba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dimagiba shoots in looking for a takedown. Miller tries to sprawl out of it but Dimagiba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Miller!
Dimagiba looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well.
Miller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sammy Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berto Dimagiba.
Miller lands a front kick.
Dimagiba throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Dimagiba is breathing heavily.

Miller has Dimagiba up against the cage in a clinch.
Dimagiba is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Miller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Miller as the two fighters clinch.
Miller prevents the takedown attempt.
Miller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dimagiba or not.
Miller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Miller.
Dimagiba has Miller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
Good body shot from Miller.
Miller leaning his opponent against the cage.
Miller cracks Dimagiba with a nice body shot.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dimagiba backwards.
Dimagiba is looking for a takedown.
A short left from Miller.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Dimagiba's head.
Dimagiba looking for a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dimagiba as Miller tries to tie him up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miller presses Dimagiba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dimagiba backwards.
Miller content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dimagiba is looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Miller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Miller.
A short body shot lands from Miller as the two fighters clinch.
Dimagiba is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Dimagiba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dimagiba sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dimagiba on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Dimagiba closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Miller.
Miller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Dimagiba is rocked!
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dimagibas head.
Dimagiba is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Dimagiba is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Miller is defending well.
Miller lands with a left to the head.
Dimagiba is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Miller as the two fighters clinch.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dimagiba drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miller pulls his leg out and moves away.
Horrible takedown by Dimagiba or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dimagiba seems to have recovered his senses.
Miller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dimagiba's head backwards.
Miller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dimagiba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimagiba lands a lovely overhand right.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dimagiba.
Miller slips a jab and a cross from Dimagiba.
Both fighters circling a little - Miller finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Miller connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dimagiba on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Dimagiba moves into the clinch.
Miller slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Miller dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miller sprawls well. Miller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dimagiba gets slowly back to his feet.
Miller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dimagiba.
Miller leaves Dimagiba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sammy Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berto Dimagiba.

Miller tries to keep at a distance but Dimagiba has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dimagiba tries to score a body lock takedown but Miller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dimagiba tries to score a body lock takedown but Miller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dimagiba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee is keeping an eye on Miller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dimagiba can't get the takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
Miller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Miller - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A left hand lands to the body for Miller.
Sammy Miller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dimagiba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Miller lands a body shot.
Miller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dimagiba is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miller is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Berto Dimagiba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Miller lands a right hand.
A short left from Miller.
Dimagiba is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Miller as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dimagiba can do to turn this around?
Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dimagiba backwards.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Miller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Dimagiba backwards.
Miller pushes Dimagiba against the cage. Miller is working some dirty boxing. Miller pushes off with a quick right hook! Dimagiba goes down! Dimagiba tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Miller moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Miller!
A victorious Sammy Miller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.