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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Devon Miles (ranked 5206 p4p, 4755 weight class) and Mike Fightson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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190 cm 18 200 0 - 0 - 0 |
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175 cm 25 190 0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt Decent boxing Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devon Miles! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Fightson! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fightson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miles misses with a hook. Nice sprawl there from Miles as Fightson shoots in. Miles avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Fightson looks to move away, Miles throws a big counter combo but Fightson just gets out of the way. Nice uppercut there from Miles. Miles slaps away a takedown attempt from Fightson, before circling back to the center of the mat. Fightson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miles tries to avoid it but Fightson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miles to the ground. Miles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Devon Miles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Fightson. Fightson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jab, jab by Miles - just one landing. Fightson on the wrong end of a nice jab. Fightson lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Miles throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Fightson darts in trying to clinch and Miles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Miles. Fightson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Miles throws a hook but Fightson blocks it. Fightson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Fightson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miles is trying to defend but Fightson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Fightson moves nicely into side control. Miles dodges the ground and pound from Fightson. Miles wants to get back to his feet but Fightson drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fightson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Miles's shoulder. That is not cool. Miles on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miles tries to get out of the position. Miles dodges the ground and pound from Fightson. Fightson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Miles misses with a wild body shot. Miles throws a good cross that connects.
Miles lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sloppy strikes from Fightson. Those never looked like landing. Miles throws an overhand right that lands on Fightson's shoulder, as Fightson tries to avoid the shot. Fightson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Miles is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Miles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miles moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Fightson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fightson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fightson somewhat. Miles is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Fightson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fightson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fightson somewhat. Miles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fightson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Miles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Miles fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Fightson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fightson slips under a jab from Miles. Devon Miles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fightson tries a head kick but it misses.
Miles is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. A left lands for Miles. Fightson wants to clinch but Miles slips to the side and Miles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fightson doesn't succeed with the takedown and Miles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Fightson looks winded! Miles throws a jab when Fightson was well out of range. Fightson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miles to score with a decent uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Miles dominated that round. That's time! Miles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Fightson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Fightson misses with a takedown and Miles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Fightson fails to land the takedown. Fightson takes one on the button. Miles circles away from the clinch attempt and Miles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miles cracks Fightson with an open hand slap. Fightson shoots in but Miles avoids the takedown attempt easily. Devon Miles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Fightson. Fightson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miles swivels and escapes. Fightson is breathing heavily. Miles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fightson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fightson defending well as Miles loads up on a big left hand. A jab lands there for Miles. Miles is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Miles closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Fightson! Miles dives in looking to finish! Fightson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Miles!
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