PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Miles (ranked 2447 p4p, 4568 weight class) and Vinnie Violence (ranked 318 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Miles
vs
Violence

197 cm
25
270
4 - 1 - 0

196 cm
25
272
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vinnie Violence!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Violence.

Miles gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Violence pulls guard.
Miles advances to half guard.

Violence looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Violence tries to get to full guard but Miles has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles content to control rather than advance.
Miles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Violence keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles lands strikes from half guard.
Violence is trying to get back to full guard.
Violence is staying active underneath Miles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miles performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Violence trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miles wants to stand up but Violence has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Miles is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miles throws an overhand right that lands on Violence's shoulder, as Violence tries to avoid the shot.
And Violence tries to counter it with a takedown but Miles pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Violence throws a half hearted mid kick.
Violence uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miles.
Violence changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Violence throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Miles misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Violence.
Miles attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Violence slips under a jab from Miles.
Violence is trying to counter with his kicks.
Violence slips a jab from Miles.
Violence darts in looking for a takedown but Miles gets double underhooks and turns Violence into the cage.
Dan Miles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Violence.
Violence tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miles swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Violence throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Miles tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Violence is in Miles's guard.
Violence trying to control the position from guard on top but Miles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miles has control of Violence's left arm, preventing Violence from doing any damage.
Violence postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Violence prevents Miles from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Miles working some strikes from top position.
Miles trying to control but Violence is working from the bottom.
Miles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miles scoring with punches to the head and body.
Miles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Miles dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A nice leg kick lands there from Violence.
A swing and a miss from Miles.
Sloppy strikes from Violence. Those never looked like landing.
Miles misses with a looping left.
Violence avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Violence slaps away a takedown attempt from Miles, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Miles has managed to clinch.
Violence tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miles smiles and moves away.
Miles looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Miles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Violence.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Violence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miles.
Miles throws a jab when Violence was well out of range.

Miles shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Violence's guard.
Violence keeping moving, preventing Miles from controlling successfully.
Miles trying to stand up but can't free himself from Violence's guard.
Violence working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miles.
Miles controlling from the top position.
Dan Miles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miles lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Violence is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miles won't allow Violence to sweep him here.
Miles wants to pass the guard but Violence is keeping the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Violence changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miles throws an overhand right that lands on Violence's shoulder, as Violence tries to avoid the shot.

Miles looking to score a takedown here. Violence is defending well but Miles drives through and ends up in Violence's guard.
Violence has his hands on Miles's head, controlling the position.
Violence trying to strike off his back.
Miles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Violence can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles wants to stand but Violence is controlling his posture from full guard.
Miles stops Violence from standing up.

Violence is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miles wants to control from the top but Violence keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Miles is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Violence moves out of range of the strikes.
Violence fails in his attempt to clinch.
Violence shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miles defends it nicely.

Miles closes the distance and pushes Violence back into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Violence tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dan Miles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Violence.
Violence has Miles pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miles manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miles tries to score a body lock takedown but Violence shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Miles dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice body punch from Violence.
Miles throws out a loose jab but Violence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miles stuffs the takedown attempt from Violence. Violence gets slowly back to his feet.
Violence throws a right hand that Miles ducks under and follows up with a left that Miles also avoids with ease.
Violence defending well as Miles loads up on a big left hand.
Miles leaves Violence with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Violence tries to clinch but Miles is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Violence closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miles circles away.
Miles throwing a counter right hand but Violence manages to avoid it.
Dan Miles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Violence.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Violence is defended easily by Miles.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Miles closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Miles lands in his opponent's guard.
Miles's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miles trying to control the position from guard on top but Violence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miles looking to pass the guard.
Violence keeping moving, preventing Miles from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Violence wants to stand but Miles is controlling the position.
Violence is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Miles wants to get back to full guard.
Miles trying to hold on to Violence's head to control him but Violence postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Violence is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Miles is staying active underneath Violence, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miles works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Violence postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Violence trying to control the position from guard on top but Miles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miles 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miles is controlling Violence's posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Violence misses with a series of wild punches.
Violence tries to clinch there but Miles circles away.
Violence ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Violence.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Violence tries to clinch but Miles moves out of range.
Vinnie Violence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Violence tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miles swivels and escapes.
Vinnie Violence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Miles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick from Violence lands but Miles takes it in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vinnie Violence.
Well Miles has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Miles!
A very excited looking Dan Miles made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.