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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Balfour Darrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balfour Darrow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Balfour Darrow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Josh Miller!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Darrow doesn't seem bothered though.
Darrow throws a one two combo.
Darrow misses with a body punch
and Darrow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Darrow.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darrow.
Darrow lands with a straight right. Miller didn't see that one coming.
Miller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Darrow on the side of the head.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow throws a leg kick but Miller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miller throws a series of strikes that have Darrow backpedaling.
Darrow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Darrow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Darrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
Miller lands a nice elbow.
Miller looking to slow down the pace here.
Darrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Darrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller lands a nice elbow.
A right hand to the body from Darrow.
Darrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darrow takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller lands a damaging elbow.
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Darrow.
Miller slowing the pace effectively.
Darrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller looking to slow down the pace here.
Come on Miller - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Miller is looking to control Darrow's arms but Darrow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miller has his back to the cage.
Miller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Miller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Darrow seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Miller can turn it around.
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darrow lands a nice uppercut.
Darrow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Miller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to stall but Darrow improves his position.
Darrow misses with a punch to the body.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Darrow.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Miller to work.
Miller prevents a body shot from Darrow.
Darrow cracks Miller with a nice body shot.
Miller takes a shot to the head.
Miller throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Miller is working Darrow over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darrow lands a right hand.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow misses with some punches.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Darrow up against the cage.
Miller blocks a body shot from Darrow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller lands an elbow inside that Darrow shrugs off.
Darrow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Darrow.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Darrow lands with a short shot to the head.
Darrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Miller gets through Darrow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Miller stalling in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Darrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miller stalling the fight.
Miller looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Miller will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Miller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Miller scores with a jab.
Miller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Darrow's hands.
Miller slips under a jab from Darrow.
Miller defending well as Darrow loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Darrow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miller.
Darrow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darrow.
Darrow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller throws a right and a left that Darrow avoids nicely.
Josh Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Miller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darrow swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Miller tries for a takedown but Darrow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miller gets tackled into the cage by Darrow. Darrow maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Miller pulls Darrow in close to prevent any damage.
Darrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darrow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Miller pulls Darrow in close to his closed guard and prevents Darrow from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Darrow sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darrow.
It seemed like Miller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Darrow dodges the punch combination from Miller.
A big right from Darrow misses.
Darrow throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Miller throws out a powerful jab.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Darrow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Darrow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller moves into the clinch.
Darrow scores with a shot to the side of Miller's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow avoids a wild elbow strike from Miller.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darrow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller blocks a body shot from Darrow.
Darrow scores with a shot to the side of Miller's head.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Darrow as Miller tries to tie him up.
Darrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Darrow tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Darrow stalling in the clinch but Miller improves position.
Miller throws an elbow but it misses.
Miller pushes Darrow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Josh Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Josh Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darrow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miller throws out a counter right but Darrow avoids it with no problem.
Miller swinging wildly here.
Darrow lands a nice hook to Miller's body. Miller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Darrow dips to his left and cracks Miller with an uppercut!
Miller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Miller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Darrow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Darrow misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darrow throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Miller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darrow lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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 out a loose jab but Darrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Darrow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller throws a good cross that connects.
Darrow looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Darrow blocks the body kick.
Darrow throws a poor cross that misses
and Miller counters with a series of strikes. Darrow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Darrow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Darrow scores with a head kick.
Miller stalks Darrow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Darrow's face. Darrow staggers backwards, shaken.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darrow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Darrow throws a poor cross that misses
and Miller counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Darrow.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Darrow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Darrow lands with a right hand.
Miller is rocked!
Darrow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Darrow finish him?
Miller misses with a double jab.
Miller seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller blocks a head kick by Darrow.
Darrow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Darrow takes one to the side of the head.
Miller wants to clinch up but Darrow keeps it at a distance.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing.
Miller swinging wildly here.
A combination from Darrow does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miller! But no joy.
Good leg kick by Darrow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Darrow throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darrow.
Miller lands a two punch combo.
Miller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Miller takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Darrow makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Miller really felt that one!
Miller misses with an uppercut. Darrow saw that one coming.
Darrow scores with a jab to the head.
Miller scores with a punch to the head.
Miller jabs at Darrow's body.
Darrow lands a nice hook to Miller's body. Miller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Darrow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Darrow throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Darrow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Darrow throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Darrow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Darrow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Miller's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Darrow misses with a straight left.
Miller takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Darrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Darrow clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller stalls.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darrow gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Balfour Darrow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Miller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Miller stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Josh Miller just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Darrow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Darrow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Darrow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darrow tries to counter by clinching up but Miller breaks away and moves out of range.
Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darrow.
Darrow scores with a kick to the body.
Miller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Darrow. Darrow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Darrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller misses with a body punch.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Darrow misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Darrow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Darrow.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller trying to stall but Darrow improves his position.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Darrow blocks an elbow strike.
Miller taking a breather.
Miller lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darrow.
Darrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Darrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darrow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Darrow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miller is trying to stall.
Darrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darrow misses with a body punch.
Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Darrow.
Darrow lands with a short shot to the head.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
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's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Darrow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Miller lands a left hand.
Miller misses with a body punch.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Darrow.
Darrow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Darrow.
Miller misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Darrow.
Darrow avoids the elbow strike from Miller, against the cage.
Darrow blocking some punches.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Darrow blocking some punches.
Miller stalling in the clinch but Darrow improves position.
Darrow gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Darrow trying to control from Miller's half guard. Miller has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darrow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Darrow passes Miller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to get to full guard but Darrow has control of the leg.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
Miller is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Darrow is keen to just control but Miller is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Darrow seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balfour Darrow had his way with Josh Miller in that round.
That's time! Darrow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Darrow misses with a low kick.
Darrow misses with a wild body shot.
Miller tries to counter with a clinch but Darrow shakes him off and moves away.
Miller throws a right hand that Darrow ducks under and follows up with a left that Darrow also avoids with ease.
Darrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Darrow.
Miller lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Darrow blocks a head kick by Miller.
Darrow lands a leg kick that knocks Miller off balance momentarily.
Darrow moves into range and clinches up with Miller.
Darrow misses with some punches.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Darrow backwards.
Miller slowing the pace effectively.
Miller tries to stall but Darrow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Darrow tries to score a body lock takedown but Miller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Miller looking to stall.
Darrow 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 one minute gone in the round.
Darrow goes for a takedown attempt but Miller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balfour Darrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Miller lands a really nice looking cross but Darrow seems unphased.
Miller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Darrow bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Miller misses with a looping left.
Darrow on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Miller slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Darrow misses the target.
Darrow with a hook.
Miller misses with a left hand
and Darrow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Darrow does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Darrow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darrow dodges the punch combination from Miller.
Darrow doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Darrow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Darrow throws a leg kick
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darrow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with Darrow's head.
Miller misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a jab to the head.
Darrow throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller looks to land a combination but Darrow avoids it well.
Darrow shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well.
Darrow slips a jab from Miller.
Darrow tries to counter by clinching up but Miller breaks away and moves out of range.
Miller slips a jab from Darrow.
Miller throws out a counter right but Darrow avoids it with no problem.
Darrow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miller lands a slapping body shot.
Darrow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miller to score with a decent uppercut.
Miller displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Balfour Darrow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darrow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miller to score with a decent uppercut.
Darrow misses with a straight left.
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!
Darrow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Miller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Darrow stalks Miller and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Miller's face. Miller staggers backwards, shaken.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darrow.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Darrow throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Darrow defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller closes the distance and pushes Darrow back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darrow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 John Roberts scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Miller!
Josh Miller is the new bantamweight champion!
Josh Miller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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