PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Stefan (ranked 1389 p4p, 195 weight class) and Marv Miller (ranked 3124 p4p, 399 weight class). Stefan comes into the arena with Onward to Victory blaring out of the sound system. Miller has chosen Party in the USA- Miley Cyrus as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stefan
vs
Miller

190 cm
30
216 lbs
13 - 6 - 2

188 cm
29
218 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

RAGS of a RONIN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Hector Stefan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marv Miller!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stefan is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.

Stefan has Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Stefan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Stefan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miller is keeping busy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stefan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stefan tries to move into range but Miller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Stefan rushes Miller and presses him up against the cage.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Stefan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Miller up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Miller manages to break the clinch.
Stefan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stefan defends it well.
Stefan tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Stefan throws a nice head kick!
Stefan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stefan loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.

Stefan has Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.

Stefan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Stefan. Those never looked like landing.
Stefan walks into a left hand.

Stefan rushes Miller and presses him up against the cage.
Miller will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stefan up against the cage.
Stefan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Stefan on the inside.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stefan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefan.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stefan taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefan takes a shot to the head.
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stefan is stalling here.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Stefan avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
Miller slows down the pace here.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stefan prevents a body shot from Miller.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stefan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stefan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Miller's brow.
Stefan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Marv Miller has been cut.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stefan blocking some punches.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stefan backwards.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Stefan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marv Miller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marv Miller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Stefan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stefan connects with a crisp jab.

Stefan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stefan has Miller pressed against the cage, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miller as Stefan tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefan.
Miller misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stefan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller working aggressively here.
Miller misses with a body punch.
Miller avoids the elbow strike from Stefan, against the cage.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stefan.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miller as Stefan tries to tie him up.
Stefan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Stefan stalling against the cage.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefan.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stefan trying to stall but Miller improves his position.
Stefan throws an elbow that misses.
Stefan keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller scores with a hook to the body. Stefan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hector Stefan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stefan scores with a leg kick.
Stefan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Miller tries to counter it with a takedown but Stefan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stefan wants to clinch.
We've been told by Stefan's head coaches at School of Hard Knocks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stefan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stefan takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefan lands a really nice looking cross but Miller seems unphased.
Stefan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stefan wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Miller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Hector Stefan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Stefan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Stefan avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller prevents a body shot from Stefan.
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Miller.
Stefan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Miller in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stefan can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller digs a right hand underneath Stefan's ribcage. Stefan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefan.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Stefan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Stefan.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stefan blocks an uppercut.
Marv Miller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stefan blocks a body shot from Miller.
Miller lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marv Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marv Miller's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Stefan tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
And Miller tries to counter it with a takedown but Stefan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stefan tries to clinch up.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stefan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller avoids the head kick by Stefan.

Miller tries to keep at a distance but Stefan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stefan just leaning against Miller, taking a breather.
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stefan prevents a body shot from Miller.
Stefan lands a body shot.
Stefan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Miller breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefan feints a jab promting Miller to slip. Stefan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Miller slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Stefan.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miller catches Stefan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stefan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Stefan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stefan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Miller on the side of the head.
Stefan tries to clinch up.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stefan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller blocks a head kick by Stefan.
Stefan takes one on the button.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Stefan tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller blocks a head kick by Stefan.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Stefan's head but Stefan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stefan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stefan throws a leg kick but Miller checks it.
Miller walks into a stiff left hand from Stefan.
Stefan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stefan wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Stefan is out of range.

Stefan takes the fight into the clinch.

Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stefan doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Stefan moved out of range nicely.
Stefan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stefan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Stefan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miller doesn't seem phased though.
Stefan lands a leg kick that knocks Miller off balance momentarily.
Hector Stefan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marv Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Miller thuds a left hand into Stefan's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Stefan is out of range.
Stefan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stefan connects with the punch.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Stefan.
Miller tries to bum rush Stefan with a series of wild strikes but Stefan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stefan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller scores with the left hand. Stefan knows he should have avoided that one.
Stefan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stefan looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marv Miller.
Well Miller has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marv Miller!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Marv Miller made sure he mentioned RAGS of a RONIN, along with how happy he was to win his fight.