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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrano Jackson (ranked 732 p4p, 1525 weight class) and Eddie Miller (ranked 20 p4p, 62 weight class). Miller has chosen Not Falling as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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9 - 7 - 0 |
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrano Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Eddie Miller!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Eddie Miller has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Miller has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Miller works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Miller.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Miller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Millers head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Miller prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Jackson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Miller gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrano Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson has hold of one of Miller's legs. Miller is fighting the takedown attempt but Jackson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miller is trying to improve his position.
Jackson happy to just control the position for now.
Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miller is looking for a sweep.
Miller is not content to let Jackson control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miller is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!
Miller controlling well, preventing Jackson from escaping the position.
Miller is trying to stick to Jackson's back but Jackson is turning into Miller. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Miller's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jackson.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Jackson tries to strike from the bottom.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson pulls Miller in to control the position.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Miller is looking to pass into half guard but Jackson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jackson is in 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!
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson stays in close to Miller's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrano Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Miller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson rushes Miller and presses him up against the cage.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miller has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson tightens his grip and picks Miller up, before dumping him to the ground. Miller manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson working away.
Jackson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Miller regains half guard there - taking advantage of Jackson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miller defends it well.
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Miller is defending the position.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
Miller trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Miller is defending well.
Miller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
Jackson tries to break free.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Miller biding his time, looking for the opening.
Miller trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller working for the choke.
Miller keeps control of the position as Jackson tries to break free.
Tyrano Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson wants to control his opponent's hands but Miller gets his hands free.
Miller keeps control of the position as Jackson tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jackson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eddie Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eddie Miller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Miller.
Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Miller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Miller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson has Miller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrano Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jackson regains guard immediately.
Jackson 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.
Miller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has control of Miller's left arm, preventing Miller from doing any damage.
Miller passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Miller wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard but Miller has mounted him!
Miller controlling the position easily from mount.
Miller is working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
Miller prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Miller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Miller eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson is pressing down on Miller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jackson 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.
Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense.
Miller throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Miller sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Miller.
Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tyrano Jackson!
An out of breath Tyrano Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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