PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Zumo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Zumo had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Zumo
vs
Miller

182 cm
27
160 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

170 cm
23
140 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Zumo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Miller!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Miller has managed to clinch.
Miller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miller has Zumo pressed against the cage.
Zumo tries to score a body lock takedown but Miller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Miller to work.

Miller breaks the clinch.
Miller moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zumo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Miller moves into the clinch.

Miller manages to break the clinch.
Miller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zumo's calf.
Zumo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zumo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zumo throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Zumo backs off Miller throws a huge counter combo but Zumo manages to avoid it all.

Miller has closed the distance and engaged Zumo in a clinch.

Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zumo misses with a right hand
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zumo misses with a body punch
and Zumo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Zumo gets tackled into the cage by Miller. Miller maintains the clinch.
Zumo has Miller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Zumo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Miller breaks the clinch.
Zumo misses with a wild body shot.
Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Zumo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zumo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zumo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Miller is avoiding damage well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is not content to let Zumo control the position.
Miller wants to control but Zumo postures up.
Zumo in side control, throwing shots but Miller defends.
Miller is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zumo off and has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Miller's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Miller controlling well, preventing Zumo from escaping the position.
Zumo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hells Balls Grappling Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Zumo just trying to survive but Miller is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Miller's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Miller is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Miller avoiding Zumo 's attempts to control his hands.
Zumo tries to escape but Miller has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Miller trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Zumo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Miller is trying to stick to Zumo's back but Zumo is turning into Miller. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Miller's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zumo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller is pulling down on Zumo's head. It's preventing any offense from Zumo, at least for the moment.
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zumo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zumo throwing strikes but missing.
Zumo trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.

Miller has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Zumo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Miller has tightened it up now! Zumo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Josh Miller!
A victorious Josh Miller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.