PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Miller (ranked 2144 p4p, 269 weight class) and George Strait (ranked 2884 p4p, 354 weight class). Jack Miller has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Miller
vs
Strait

182 cm
26
172 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

MMA Underwear Laundry

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, George Strait!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strait lands a right hook to the body.
Strait is looking to clinch.
Strait works over Miller's head and body with a nice combination.

Miller shoots in and gets a takedown into Strait's guard.
Strait working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller trying to control but Strait is working from the bottom.
Miller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Strait has wrist control.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strait works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller trying to control but Strait is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strait utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strait is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Strait gets a clinch.
Strait lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Strait.
Strait misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strait working aggressively here.
Strait tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strait lands with a light punch inside.
Strait lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Miller has Strait pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Miller pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Strait tumbling to the mat - Miller dives into Strait's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Miller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Strait is keeping the position.

Miller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strait keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Miller drops back looking for a leg! Strait is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strait manages to kick Miller off! Miller jumps back into Strait's guard.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
Miller chips away with some ground and pound.
Miller looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Miller lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strait works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Miller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Miller works over Strait with some ground and pound from guard.
Miller stands up over Strait, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Strait has momentary wrist control but Miller slips an elbow through the middle.
Strait really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Strait is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jack Miller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Strait instigates a clinch.
Strait digs a right hand into Miller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miller's gas tank.
Strait stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Strait pulls his leg out and moves away.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Strait stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strait lands a nice shot that snaps Miller's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Miller misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strait thuds his right hand into Miller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Strait is just out of range.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Strait moved out of range nicely.

Strait gets a clinch.
Strait doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strait tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Strait back against the cage.
A short right from Strait.
Miller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Strait prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strait.
Miller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strait.
Strait misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strait misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strait.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strait gets underhooks to prevent Miller's takedown attempt.
Strait gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt 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!
Strait lands with a short shot to the head.
Miller blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Strait.
Strait lands with a short shot to the head.
Strait has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
A head punch on the inside from Strait fails to land.
Strait lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
George Strait seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Strait working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strait misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strait creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller prevents a body shot from Strait.
Strait has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strait misses with the head strike.
Miller blocking some punches.
Strait makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Strait.
Miller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Strait pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Strait works on Miller's body with a couple of short punches.
Miller is trying to drag Strait to the mat but Strait just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Strait lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strait swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strait lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strait lands a left hand.
Strait lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Strait fails to land.
Miller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Strait pulls his leg out and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strait lands a jab to the nose.
Strait tries to clinch up.
Strait tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
Strait lands the left hand.
Strait cracks Miller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Strait as Miller shoots in.
Strait tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Miller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Miller is rocked!
Strait is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Strait showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Strait has Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strait scores with a shoulder strike.
Strait tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strait misses with a punch to the body.
Strait lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Strait lands a nice uppercut.
Strait throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller blocking some punches.
Strait swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strait.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strait lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strait misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Strait tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller wants to break free but Strait has control.
A short right from Strait.
Strait throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Strait lands a body shot.
Strait swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strait fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strait misses with a punch on the inside.
Strait scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Strait.

Miller has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Strait clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Will Miller go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strait tries to escape the position.

Strait defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Miller's arms.
Miller scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Strait is looking for a way out.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Miller is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Strait has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strait just trying to survive but Miller is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Miller is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Miller keeps control of the position easily here as Strait tries to buck him off.
Miller missing with punches from the back.
Strait looking very determined here, making life difficult for Miller.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Miller is looking for the choke from the back position but Strait is controlling his hands well.
Miller avoiding Strait 's attempts to control his hands.
Miller lands shots from the back.

Strait preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Miller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strait takes a big shot to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Miller.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!