PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Quân Lê (ranked 503 p4p, 31 weight class) and Ken Miller (ranked 2501 p4p, 155 weight class). Miller has chosen 2pac - Im A Souljah as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Lê
vs
Miller

168 cm
28
137 lbs
17 - 8 - 1

162 cm
36
139 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Quân Lê!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Miller!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lê keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lê moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lê.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Quân Lê has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Miller.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lê counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Lê counter with a right hand.
Lê moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Miller tries to keep at a distance but Lê has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wants a takedown.
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller can't get the takedown.
Lê gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Lê lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lê tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Lê lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miller is working for takedown but Lê is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lê lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lê lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lê after a bit of a struggle.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lê pushes Miller back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Lê to keep the fight standing.
Lê lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê lands a left hand.
Lê misses with the head strike.
Lê lands an uppercut.
Miller wants a takedown but no success here.
Miller is trying to pull guard but Lê turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Lê lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Lê lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miller or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lê.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lê.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller can't get the takedown.
Miller is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miller blocks an uppercut.

Miller has clasped his hands together around Lê's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lê is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lê throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lê throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lê lands a jab to the nose.
Lê lands a body shot.
Miller shoots in for a double leg but Lê sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lê works the jab nicely.
Lê connects with a solid leg kick.
Lê tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Lê.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lê as he avoids it easily.
Miller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lê connects with a jab.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lê tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lê to the ground. Lê escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Quân Lê has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Miller.

Lê clinches up against the ropes.
Quân Lê has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Lê.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lê fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lê pushes Miller away with a front kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lê.
Lê connects with a nice looking jab.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lê pinned against the ropes. Lê gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lê lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lê lands a slapping body shot.
Lê delivers a nice body kick.
Miller shoots for a takedown but Lê saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Lê has managed to clinch.
Lê throws a head punch that misses.
Lê is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Lê controls the action.
Lê working aggressively here.
Miller is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lê lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lê lands a shoulder strike.
Miller is looking for a takedown.
Lê lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lê after a bit of a struggle.
Lê works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Lê stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lê after a bit of a struggle.
Still in the clinch, Lê scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Lê lands a lovely overhand right.
Miller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lê tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lê listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Lê. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lê.

Miller is rocked!
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lê lands a right hook to the body.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Lê finish him?

Lê drives through and clinches with Miller against the ropes.
Lê lands with a light punch inside.
Miller is working for takedown but Lê is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lê.
Lê pushes Miller against the ropes. Lê is working some dirty boxing. Lê pushes off with a quick right hook! Miller goes down! Miller tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lê moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quân Lê!