PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Teijeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcelo Teijeira has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Teijeira
vs
Miller

190 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
18
186 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Teijeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Miller!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller lands a slapping body shot.
Miller tests Teijeira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Teijeira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miller throws a low kick but Teijeira avoids it.
Teijeira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Teijeira as Miller shoots in.
Teijeira scores with a one two! Miller had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Paul Miller has been cut.

Miller takes the fight into the clinch.

Teijeira has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Miller uses from the top position.
Miller wanted to stand there but Teijeira had control of the position.

Teijeira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teijeira wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller postures up.
Teijeira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Miller is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Teijeira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Teijeira keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Teijeira looking to control.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Teijeira is on top in guard.

Teijeira wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Teijeira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teijeira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miller can do anything to dispel that myth.
Teijeira misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Teijeira decides to stand up, so the ref orders Miller to his feet.
Miller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Teijeira.
Miller connects with a right hand. Teijeira shakes it off.
Miller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Teijeira momentarily.
Miller catches Teijeira with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Miller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Miller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Teijeira gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller can't break the clinch.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miller is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Miller has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Teijeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teijeira tries to pull guard but Miller holds him up against the cage and eventually Teijeira drops back down to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teijeira has Miller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Miller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Miller's cut.
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.

Miller thuds a left hand into Teijeira's body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Teijeira, which made it look bad.
Teijeira fires out a quick counter leg kick but Miller just manages to avoid it.
Paul Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller slaps away a takedown attempt from Teijeira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Teijeira motions for Miller to come forward. Teijeira throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Teijeira on the side of the head.
Teijeira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller throws out a counter right but Teijeira avoids it with no problem.
Miller connects with a jab.
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Teijeira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Teijeira pinned against the cage. Teijeira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marcelo Teijeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Miller.

Teijeira dives in and scores a takedown into Miller's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teijeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Teijeira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Teijeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Teijeira passes Miller's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Teijeira decides to stand up.
Miller lands an overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller avoids a kick to the body.
Marcelo Teijeira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Teijeira in his tracks.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Teijeira.
Miller is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Teijeira with a body shot.
Miller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Teijeira moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
Miller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miller wants it to stay on the feet.
Teijeira keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Teijeira.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Teijeira tries to score with some ground and pound. Miller controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller wants to control but Teijeira postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Teijeira stands up.
Miller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miller wants it to stay on the feet.
Teijeira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Miller as he connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Teijeira misses.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top.
Miller motions for Teijeira to come forward. Miller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Teijeira appears to be looking for a big counter.
Miller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miller.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miller.
Miller throws a leg kick that misses.

Miller closes the distance and pushes Teijeira back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Teijeira is controlling him.

Teijeira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Teijeira defends well and Miller ends up having to push Teijeira into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Teijeira scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Teijeira trying to control from half guard but Miller is working away.
Teijeira wants to pass to mount but Miller is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Miller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Miller throws a one two combo.
Teijeira throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Miller.
Miller with a hook.
Teijeira tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Teijeira clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Teijeira backwards.
Teijeira tries to score a body lock takedown but Miller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Teijeira tries to score a body lock takedown but Miller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Teijeira throws an elbow but misses.
Miller digs a right hand into Teijeira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Teijeira's gas tank.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miller as Teijeira tries to tie him up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Teijeira has him pressed against the cage.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Teijeira keeps him there for the moment.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller tries to break free but Teijeira pushes him back against the cage.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Teijeira pulls Miller into guard.
Miller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Miller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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.
Teijeira controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Teijeira is proving hard to escape from.

Teijeira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miller wants to stand and escape but instead Teijeira has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Marcelo Teijeira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teijeira passes Miller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller tries to kick Teijeira off but Teijeira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Teijeira is keen to just control but Miller is a slippery customer.
Teijeira is really struggling to control Miller but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Teijeira is pressing down on Miller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miller is holding on for now.
Paul Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

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.
Teijeira trying to control from half guard but Miller is working away.
Miller is looking to escape.
Teijeira 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.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teijeira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miller digs a good hook to Teijeira's body.
Marcelo Teijeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teijeira fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Miller checks it well.

Miller rushes Teijeira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcelo Teijeira.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paul Miller!