PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Brunson (ranked 4658 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Miles (ranked 3398 p4p, 407 weight class). Brunson comes to the cage accompanied by Contra. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Brunson
vs
Miles

183 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerry Brunson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cameron Miles!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunson shoots for a double leg takedown but Miles sprawls well. He's pushed Brunson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Miles closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brunson to the mat! Brunson manages to get full guard.
Miles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brunson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miles wants to control from the top but Brunson keeps moving.
Miles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miles forces his way into half guard.
Brunson is refusing to be controlled, as Miles sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miles in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles throwing shots but Brunson is blocking nicely.
Miles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miles moves into full mount! Brunson won't be happy about that!
Miles throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Brunson because Miles loaded up on that one.
Miles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miles thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Miles content just to control the position here.
Miles misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Miles looking for a guillotine from mount but Brunson is having none of it.
Miles thowing shots but they're missing.
Miles controlling the pace for now.
Brunson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Miles.
Miles sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brunson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles with shots to the head and body - Brunson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Brunson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Brunson is breathing heavily.
Miles throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Brunson because Miles loaded up on that one.
Miles thowing shots but they're missing.
Miles content just to control the position here.
Brunson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Miles.
Miles wants to control the pace but Brunson is squirming around nicely.
Miles misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Miles misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miles thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Miles controlling from mount.
Brunson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Miles tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miles looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Miles dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Brunson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brunson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jerry Brunson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunson shoots in but Miles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brunson.
Miles is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Brunson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles dives in and grabs Brunson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brunson pushes down on Miles's head and hops out.
Brunson connects with a high kick.

Miles closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Miles lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brunson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miles controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miles content to stall in guard here.
Miles passes Brunson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miles is taking a breather. Brunson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miles thows a huge punch but Brunson dodges it nicely.
Miles trying to control the pace.
Miles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brunson's head.
Miles wants to free his trapped foot but Brunson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miles controlling the action here.
Brunson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson is in trouble now - Miles has advanced to mount!
Miles looking to finish with strikes here!
Miles controlling the position easily from mount.
Miles thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Miles is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Brunson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Brunson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miles on the ground.
Brunson is trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miles thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Miles there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Brunson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Miles.
Miles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miles thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Brunson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Miles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Miles clinches.
Miles is trying to pull guard but Brunson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Miles fails to pull guard.
Miles can't get the takedown.
Jerry Brunson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron Miles.
Miles drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miles is trying to pull guard but Brunson has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles jumps guard but Brunson stands there with Miles around his waist. Miles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brunson prevents the takedown attempt.
Brunson wants to break free but Miles has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brunson to keep the fight standing.

Brunson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brunson lands a lovely overhand right.
Jerry Brunson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brunson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Brunson gets tackled into the cage by Miles. Miles maintains the clinch.
Brunson is trying to break the clinch but Miles has him pressed against the cage.
Miles is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brunson pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brunson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Miles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miles wants a takedown but no success here.
Miles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brunson smiles and moves away.
Brunson lands a head kick!
Brunson shoots in looking for a takedown. Miles tries to sprawl out of it but Brunson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brunson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brunson tries to clinch but Miles moves out of range.
Miles doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brunson counters with a straight right hand.
Brunson shoots in for a takedown but Miles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brunson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Miles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miles tries to pull guard but Brunson won't allow it.
Brunson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miles.
Brunson is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brunson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miles misses with a looping left.

Brunson rushes Miles and presses him up against the cage.

Miles has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Brunson is trying to keep an underhook but Miles manages to get the takedown into half guard.
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!
Miles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brunson defending well though.
Miles is pressing down on Brunson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brunson is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miles trying to control from half guard but Brunson is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Brunson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miles 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron Miles!
Jerry Brunson was interviewed post fight and said 'Feck, lost again, ill comeback stronger, feck'.