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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ken Miller (ranked 16378 p4p, 2921 weight class) and Luis Vega (ranked 280 p4p, 150 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by 2pac - Im A Souljah. Vega has chosen Truth - Atomic thunder as his entrance music. Ken Miller had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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162 cm 39 139 16 - 9 - 0 |
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154 cm 26 138 11 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling Excellent boxer Insanely flexible |
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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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Miller! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Luis Vega! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vega rushes Miller and presses him up against the cage. Vega gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miller.
Vega throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Millers head. Miller is trying to pull guard but Vega turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Vega throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. I was talking to Miller's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Vega misses with some punches.
Vega misses with a short punch on the inside. Vega lands a body punch. Vega's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vega. Vega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him. Miller looking for a takedown. Miller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vega prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Miller manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Miller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vega defends well. Miller working for a triangle but Vega defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now. Vega is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vega doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vega manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Vega won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Miller keeping moving, preventing Vega from controlling successfully. Miller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Vega pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage. Miller trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom. Vega keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass. Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vega looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Miller looking to pass the guard. Vega wants to sweep but no luck. Miller stands up over Vega, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Miller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Miller works a leg free and moves into half guard. Miller throwing shots but Vega is blocking nicely. Miller throwing shots but Vega is blocking nicely. Miller working over Vega with some ground and pound. Vega looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Vega has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Vega is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Vega moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Miller wants to control from the top but Vega keeps moving. Miller is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Vega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Miller wants to control from the top but Vega keeps moving. Vega is trying to control the position but Miller postures up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Miller looking to pass the guard. Vega trying to control the position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Miller dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Miller shoots and misses and Vega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Vega clinches with his opponent.
Vega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Stalling in the clinch from Vega.
Vega lands a right hand. Miller has Vega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Miller has Vega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him. Miller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vega prevents it.
Vega misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vega lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Vega throws a head punch that misses. Miller tries a body shot but Vega blocks it.
Vega misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Miller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vega pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vega misses with a straight right. Miller appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Good standup being displayed there by Vega as he connects with a hook. Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vega pinned against the cage. Vega gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vega but Vega pushes him off and we're back to square one. Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vega. Miller dives in and grabs Vega's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vega pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Miller fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Miller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miller there as he acknowledges the shot. Miller drives through with a takedown into Vega's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Vega tries to land a sweep but no joy. Miller throws a strike but Vega rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Miller keeping full guard, as Vega tries to pass. Ken Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Vega wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving. Vega postures up.
Vega wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Miller has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vega is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Miller. Miller is trying to improve his position. Miller is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vega off and has taken his back! Miller thows a strike but Vega uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Vega as he ends up in Miller 's guard! Miller is striking but Vega is not phased and passes to half guard. Miller looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Vega prevents Miller from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Miller is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Vega seems content to control. Vega is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Vega sitting and controlling from the half guard. Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Miller is pressing down on Vega's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Vega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard. Vega got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vega has managed to get both his arms back between Miller's legs - danger averted. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Vega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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!
Miller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Miller swings for the body but Vega moves out of range.
Vega fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vega.
Miller attempts a counter takedown but Vega avoids it well and moves away. Miller misses with a lunging right hand
and Vega makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Vega staying out of range there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sloppy strikes from Vega. Those never looked like landing. A jab from Vega misses. Vega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round. Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat. Vega connects with a single shot there. Decent striking displayed by Vega there. Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vega.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vega misses with a looping left. Vega misses with a straight left. Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vega. Vega might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Vega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller. Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Vega misses with a straight left. Miller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vega is fending him off so far but Miller persists. Nope, Vega circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him. Miller defending well as Vega loads up on a big left hand. Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Vega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away. Miller feinted with a counter takedown. Luis Vega seems to be getting the better of the standup. Miller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vega is fending him off so far but Miller persists. Nope, Vega circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vega looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely. Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Vega is quick to defend against it. Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Miller dives in for a single leg takedown but Vega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Decent striking displayed by Vega there. Miller shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Vega tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Miller controlling the action here. Vega is trying to get back to full guard. Miller is trying to work for a kimura but Vega is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Vega trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight! Luis Vega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Vega 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Vega!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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