PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Baptiste Reno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Miller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Miller
vs
Baptiste Reno

175 cm
26
164 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
24
160 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jean Baptiste Reno!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Baptiste Reno tries to sprawl but Miller drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Baptiste Reno won't allow Miller to pass to mount.

Miller looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Miller is looking for a kimura but Baptiste Reno is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miller to get the leverage.

Miller is looking for a kimura but Baptiste Reno is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miller to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Miller seems to be working for a kimura but Baptiste Reno defends the submission attempt.
Baptiste Reno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baptiste Reno is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baptiste Reno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
Miller trying to control but Baptiste Reno is working from the bottom.
Baptiste Reno manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.

Baptiste Reno stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Baptiste Reno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baptiste Reno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miller is trying to control the position but Baptiste Reno postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baptiste Reno stays in close to Miller's body and controls the position.

Miller looking for a guillotine here but Baptiste Reno defends easily.

Miller working for a triangle but Baptiste Reno defends it easily.

Miller working for submissions but it's allowed Baptiste Reno to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baptiste Reno trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller gets full guard.
Miller wants to sweep here but Baptiste Reno controlling him for the moment.

Miller looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Baptiste Reno passes into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Baptiste Reno tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Baptiste Reno is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Baptiste Reno working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Baptiste Reno is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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 Jake Miller will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Baptiste Reno scores with a hook.

Miller gets caught napping as Baptiste Reno dives in and scores a takedown. Miller manages to retain guard.

Miller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baptiste Reno defends well.
Miller looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baptiste Reno won't allow Miller to sweep him here.

Miller has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Baptiste Reno is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Miller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baptiste Reno working away.
Baptiste Reno trying to control the position but Miller is working away.

Baptiste Reno is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Miller is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miller regains half guard.
Baptiste Reno passes into side control, despite Miller's attempt to control the position.
Miller tries to improve position but can't.
Miller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miller is trying is best to control the position here.
Baptiste Reno 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.
Baptiste Reno is thwarting Miller's attempts to control the position.
Miller is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Baptiste Reno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Miller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baptiste Reno's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baptiste Reno's back!

Baptiste Reno is trying to control the position but Miller manages to sink in the RNC - Baptiste Reno is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Miller!