PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klahan Metharom (ranked 2077 p4p, 2279 weight class) and Ken Miller (ranked 104 p4p, 113 weight class). Miller has chosen 2pac - Im A Souljah as his entrance music. Klahan Metharom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Metharom
vs
Miller

165 cm
34
135
20 - 11 - 0

162 cm
42
139
22 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Klahan Metharom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Miller!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metharom leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Metharom digs a good body shot into Miller's ribs.
A jab from Metharom finds it's way through Miller's defenses.
Metharom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice jab there from Metharom.
Metharom lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Metharom but Metharom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Metharom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Metharom misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Miller shoots for a takedown but Metharom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Miller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller cracks Metharom with a good jab.
Metharom connects with a nice looking jab.
Miller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Miller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miller is out of range and Metharom settles back down.

Miller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Miller is working for a submission of some sort.
Metharom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller slips a nice elbow through Metharom's hands, connecting with Metharom's forehead.
Metharom wants to get back to full guard.
Metharom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Miller working over Metharom with some ground and pound. Metharom looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Metharom is trying to get back to full guard.
Metharom is trying to stand.
Metharom tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Metharom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller thows a huge punch but Metharom dodges it nicely.
Metharom is looking to improve his position.

Miller looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Metharom looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Miller is working for a kimura but Metharom is defending it quite comfortably.
Miller wants to free his trapped foot but Metharom is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nice strikes from Miller there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Miller connects with a nice short shot to Metharom's temple.
Nice strikes from Miller there.
Metharom wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metharom wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Metharom keeps working.
Miller prevents Metharom from improving his position.
Metharom is looking to escape.
Metharom is looking to improve his position.
Metharom misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller working over Metharom with some ground and pound. Metharom looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Metharom is looking to improve his position.
Metharom is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metharom gets back to full guard.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Metharom.
Metharom wants to stand but Miller is controlling the position.
Miller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Metharom's head.
Metharom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Metharom is keeping the position for now.
Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Metharom's brow.
Metharom keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller won't allow Metharom to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Miller dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Metharom counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Miller is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Metharom scores with the left hand. Miller knows he should have avoided that one.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
As Miller looks to move away, Metharom throws a big counter combo but Miller just gets out of the way.
Metharom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metharom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Miller counters with a single leg into guard. Metharom didn't expect that.
Metharom throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Miller passes Metharom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miller is trying to control the action in half guard but Metharom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miller prevents Metharom from improving his position.

Miller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metharom is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Metharom is working away.
Miller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Metharom is trying to stand back up but Miller is controlling him
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
Miller tries to pass to full mount but Metharom defends it.
Metharom wants to get back to his feet.
Miller working over Metharom with some ground and pound. Metharom looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Miller.
Metharom flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Miller has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Metharom wants to get back to his feet.
Metharom works his way to full guard. Good work.
Miller wants to control from the top but Metharom keeps moving.
Miller working some strikes from top position.
Miller scoring with punches to the head and body.
Metharom keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller is working Metharom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Metharom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Metharom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard.

Miller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Metharom is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Miller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Metharom defends it easily.

Metharom stands up and waves to Miller to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metharom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metharom lands a head shot.
A jab from Miller finds it's way through Metharom's defenses.
Metharom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller tries for a takedown but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Miller.
Metharom throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Metharom throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller darts in looking for a takedown but Metharom gets double underhooks and turns Miller into the cage.
Metharom throwing a counter right hand but Miller manages to avoid it.
Klahan Metharom is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller fails with the takedown
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metharom tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Metharom defends it well.
Metharom throws a lazy uppercut

and Miller counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom is trying to get back to his feet.

Miller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Metharom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Metharom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Metharom is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Miller off and has taken his back!

Metharom has Miller's back but decides to stand back up... Obviously he fancies his chances in the standup department!
Miller steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Metharom. That one must have hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Klahan Metharom will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Metharom looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Metharom defends it well.
Metharom slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Metharom is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Miller.
Metharom loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Metharom's waist but Metharom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miller off to one side.
Metharom throws a push kick but Miller slaps the foot to one side.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Metharom defends it well.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Metharom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom connects with a leg kick.
Miller misses with a takedown
and Metharom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Metharom, as that shot connected.
Miller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Metharom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miller has time to react.
Miller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Metharom tries to sprawl but Miller drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Metharom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Metharom is trying to stand up here but Miller is controlling him well.
Miller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Metharom is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller is pressing down on Metharom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Metharom is holding on for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Metharom tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom is looking to escape.
Metharom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Miller there.

Miller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Metharom is just riding it out for now. Miller eventually gives up the hold.
Metharom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Metharom is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller stands up over Metharom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Miller is working Metharom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Metharom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Metharom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.

Miller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Metharom gets to his feet. Miller looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Miller winds up and cracks Metharom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metharom is trying to get back to full guard.

Miller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miller prevents Metharom from improving his position.
Miller working Metharom over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Metharom manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Ken Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miller lands a couple of elbows.
Miller wants to control from the top but Metharom keeps moving.
Metharom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.

Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Miller is looking for a triangle but Metharom pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Metharom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Metharom 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!