PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rapido Nadadora (ranked 2131 p4p, 1971 weight class) and Joshua Miller (ranked 224 p4p, 209 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Nadadora
vs
Miller

177 cm
40
161
23 - 28 - 0

182 cm
23
155
8 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 28 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rapido Nadadora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Miller!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller thuds his right hand into Nadadora's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Nadadora does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Nadadora is out of range.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nadadora.
Nadadora throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nadadora misses with a series of wild punches.
Nadadora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Nadadora takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nadadora fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Nadadora ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Nadadora. Those never looked like landing.
Miller has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller scores with a hook to the body. Nadadora takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miller lands with a straight right. Nadadora didn't see that one coming.
Miller punishes Nadadora's body with a nice straight punch.
Nadadora throws a combination that misses
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadadora lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Miller backs up against the cage.
Miller throws a good cross that connects.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Nadadora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Nadadora misses with a combination
and Nadadora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nadadora throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nadadora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nadadora has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nadadora there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nadadora slips under a jab from Miller.
As Miller looks to move away, Nadadora throws a big counter combo but Miller just gets out of the way.
Miller is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nadadora had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Nadadora.
Miller throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miller lands with a straight right. Nadadora didn't see that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadadora misses with a double jab
and Miller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
No joy there for Nadadora, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nadadora will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nadadora tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nadadora slips under a jab from Miller.
A nice combination there by Nadadora.
Nadadora tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miller punishes Nadadora's body with a nice straight punch.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nadadora takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Nadadora moved out of range.
Nadadora slips a jab from Miller.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nadadora fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadadora fails to land with a series of punches.
Rapido Nadadora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nadadora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nadadora is looking for a counter combo.
Nadadora throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
Nadadora throws a combination that misses
and Miller counters with a series of strikes. Nadadora will be more careful next time no doubt.
Miller tests Nadadora's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nadadora staying out of range there.
Miller throws a body punch but Nadadora moves out of range.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Nadadora.
Nadadora misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nadadora takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nadadora rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nadadora tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nadadora throws a big counter combination but Miller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadadora takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A combination from Nadadora does no damage.
Miller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nadadora doesn't seem bothered though.
Miller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nadadora swinging wildly here.
Miller works the jab nicely.
Nadadora fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nadadora throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miller throws a series of punches but Nadadora moves out of range.
Miller throws a body punch but Nadadora moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Miller lands with a hook. Nadadora tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Nadadora ducks down to avoid it.
Nadadora throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Miller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A shot to the liver by Miller. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Miller cracks a nice hook into Nadadora's ribs.
Miller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nadadora under the eye.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Nadadora uses good head movement to avoid it.

Nadadora moves into range and clinches up with Miller.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nadadora wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nadadora throws a combination that misses
and Miller counters with a two punch combo.
Nadadora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Nadadora moves away from the strike by Miller.
Miller lands with an overhand left.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Nadadora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nadadora misses with a double jab.
Miller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Miller. Beautiful body shot.
Nadadora will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nadadora slips under a jab from Miller.
Nadadora takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nadadora ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nadadora throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
It seemed like Miller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nadadora throws a combination that misses
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller jabs at Nadadora's body.
Nadadora tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nadadora throws a left and a right that both miss
and Miller counters with a right hand to the body.
Nadadora fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nadadora closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Miller moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Miller closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadadora takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Joshua Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
A cross from Miller lands.
Miller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nadadoras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nadadora at a distance.
Nadadora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Miller misses.
Nadadora takes one on the button.
Nadadora moves forwards but Miller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Miller has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nadadora swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Nadadora.
Miller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nadadora stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nadadora has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with Nadadora's head.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Miller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nadadora throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Nadadora moves away and avoids it.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nadadora.
Miller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab lands there for Miller.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nadadora at a distance.
Nadadora takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller swinging wildly here.
Rapido Nadadora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nadadora will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadadora throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
Miller lands a jab to Nadadora's midsection.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nadadora.
Miller connects with a body shot.
Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Nadadora counters with a two punch combo.
Miller cracks Nadadora with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nadadora takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miller throws a hook but Nadadora blocks it.
Nadadora looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nadadora walks into a straight right hand from Miller.
Miller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nadadora stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nadadora looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nadadora misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nadadora has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with Nadadora's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Miller 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Miller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nadadora misses with a two punch combination.
Nadadora throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Nadadora slips the punch.
As Miller looks to move away, Nadadora throws a big counter combo but Miller just gets out of the way.
Miller scores with a shot to the body.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nadadora throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller scores with a shot to the body.

Nadadora closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Nadadora's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miller.
Nadadora is trying to force a seperation but Miller has the dominant position.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nadadora.
Nadadora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nadadora can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy left from Miller finds it's target.
Nadadora falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miller cracks Nadadora with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nadadora misses with a few strikes there.
Miller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miller lands a jab.
Nadadora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nadadora at a distance.
Nadadora doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nadadora ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller lands a jab to the nose.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Nadadora sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nadadora will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rapido Nadadora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a decent looking hook.
Miller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nadadora momentarily.
Nadadora throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab from Miller.
Miller lands with a good body shot.
Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nadadora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nadadora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nadadora looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nadadora throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nadadora takes one to the side of the head.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller scores with a three punch combo!
Miller closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadadora takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nadadora falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
Nadadora misses with a combination
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nadadora takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good shot there by Miller.
Nadadora looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller stuns Nadadora with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Miller connects with a looping right hand.
Miller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nadadora at a distance.
Nadadora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nadadora throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nadadora swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a body shot.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nadadora drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nadadora at a distance.
Nadadora looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller throws a right hand that Nadadora ducks under and follows up with a left that Nadadora also avoids with ease.
Miller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Miller tests Nadadora's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nadadora moves out of range of the strikes.
Nadadora looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller digs a good hook to Nadadora's body.
Sloppy strikes from Nadadora. Those never looked like landing.
Miller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Miller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Miller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Miller!
A very excited looking Joshua Miller rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.