PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alonso Thompson (ranked 8920 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Miller (ranked 5970 p4p, 576 weight class). John Miller has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alonso Thompson's chin.

Thompson
vs
Miller

202 cm
21
193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alonso Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Miller!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
As Miller looks to move away, Thompson throws a big counter combo but Miller just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Thompson.

Miller has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.

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

Thompson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Miller!
Miller can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thompson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thompson slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thompson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Miller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thompson circles away.
Alonso Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Miller.

Miller manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thompson on his heels. He'll look to pass Thompson's guard now, I'm sure.
Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thompson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Thompson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.
Miller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thompson has control of Miller's left arm, preventing Miller from doing any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Miller throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thompson was covering up waiting for the punch and Miller finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to get up but he can't break Thompson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Thompson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miller might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thompson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Thompson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Miller throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.

Miller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thompson to the ground. Miller is now in Thompson's guard.

Thompson is looking for a triangle but Miller pushes his legs off easily.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson has his hands on Miller's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Miller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Thompson gets caught flat footed, as Miller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Miller stands and steps away. Thompson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Thompson tries to keep at a distance but Miller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.

Miller darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller can't break the clinch.

Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller digs a good body shot into Thompson's ribs.

Miller closes the distance and clinches.

Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Thompson appears to be looking for a big counter.

Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thompson prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller prevents a body shot from Thompson.

Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown but Thompson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thompson is looking for a counter combo.

Miller rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.
Miller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thompson walks away with a smile on his face. Miller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alonso Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Miller.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
Alonso Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Miller forces Thompson back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller tries for a takedown but Thompson manages to get underhooks.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Thompson keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.

Miller gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Thompson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Miller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson gets full guard.

Thompson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
John Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thompson managing to control the position.
Thompson controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
Thompson pulls Miller in to control the position.

Thompson looking for a guillotine here but Miller defends easily.

That's four 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 looking to sit in guard and control but Thompson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Thompson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Thompson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Thompson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miller manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thompson has Miller in his guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Miller drives through and clinches with Thompson against the cage.

Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller with a poor takedown
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller throws a lazy head kick
and Thompson counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Miller clinches.

Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller with a poor takedown

and Thompson counters by clinching up.
Alonso Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Miller.

Miller breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Thompson as Miller shoots in.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miller tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thompson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

Miller rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.

Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thompson wants it to stay on the feet.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Thompson swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller misses with a takedown
and Thompson counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Miller closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but Thompson blocks with his arms.

Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alonso Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.

Miller pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.

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

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

Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Thompson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Miller looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
Miller throws a push kick but Thompson slaps the foot to one side.
Thompson throws a big counter combination but Miller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Thompson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Miller closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
John Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thompson circles away.
Thompson is looking for a counter combo.
Alonso Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alonso Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Miller!