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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joel Miller (ranked 812 p4p, 1093 weight class) and Cam Fleming (ranked 100 p4p, 144 weight class). Fleming has chosen Killa Cam - Cam'Ron as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Joel Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cam Fleming!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleming slips under a jab from Miller.
Miller gets caught napping as Fleming dives in and scores a takedown. Miller manages to retain guard.
Fleming passes Miller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fleming is just content to waste time from the top position. Miller takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fleming seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fleming wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
Miller pulls Fleming in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Fleming working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fleming accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fleming scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fleming won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Fleming pushing down on Miller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Miller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fleming wants to pass to mount but Miller is defending the position.
Miller's coaches at 🤡Is It Avatary Enough?🤡 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Fleming slips a nice elbow through Miller's hands, connecting with Miller's forehead.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
Fleming trying to mount his opponent but Miller defends it.
Fleming throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Fleming is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fleming.
Miller trying to control here.
Miller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fleming.
Fleming not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fleming looks to land a strike but Miller avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fleming throws a big right hand that misses.
Fleming forces his way into half guard.
Fleming sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miller defending well though.
Miller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fleming.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming trying to mount his opponent but Miller defends it.
Fleming throws a strike but Miller avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fleming working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fleming throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fleming working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller wants to sweep here but Fleming controlling him for the moment.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fleming lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleming distracts Miller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleming postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fleming.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
Fleming scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fleming.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fleming is working Miller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fleming pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Fleming trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cam Fleming dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller throwing a counter right hand but Fleming manages to avoid it.
Fleming bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fleming tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miller swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fleming.
It looked like Miller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fleming.
Joel Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Fleming.
Miller gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Miller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fleming throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fleming has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fleming is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cam Fleming has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fleming passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Miller is looking to reverse the position.
Fleming looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Miller is avoiding damage well.
Fleming sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Miller is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fleming misses with the ground and pound.
Fleming creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Miller struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Fleming's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Miller tries to bench press Fleming off him but Fleming keeps the position.
Miller is not content to let Fleming control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Fleming.
Fleming throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Miller works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Fleming slips a nice elbow through Miller's hands, connecting with Miller's forehead.
Fleming is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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. Fleming connects with a nice short shot to Miller's temple.
Fleming is nestled in close to Miller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fleming thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
Fleming thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
Miller is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fleming not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fleming.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fleming lands a nice short elbow.
Fleming looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fleming trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Fleming drops an elbow to the side of Miller's head.
Miller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fleming.
Fleming not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fleming thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head.
Fleming lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Fleming is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Fleming is keen to just control but Miller is a slippery customer.
Miller taking some punishment here, with Fleming in his half guard.
Fleming is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fleming scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fleming thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fleming landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fleming lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fleming is working away from the top position though.
Fleming throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cam Fleming showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fleming closes the distance and clinches up with Miller, looking for a takedown. Fleming pushes Miller against the cage but Miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fleming looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fleming takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fleming steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Fleming doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fleming takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Cam Fleming has been cut.
Joel Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Fleming.
Fleming looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well.
Fleming takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miller sprawls well. Miller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fleming gets slowly back to his feet.
Fleming is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Miller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miller but Miller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miller lands with an uppercut that bounces Fleming off the cage and back into range.
Cam Fleming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleming shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miller pinned against the cage. Miller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fleming shoots for a takedown but Miller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fleming dives in for a single leg takedown but Miller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fleming throws the kick towards the body but Miller avoids it.
Miller connects with a jab.
Fleming shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fleming takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Miller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miller wants it to stay on the feet.
Cam Fleming is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller punishes Fleming's body with a nice straight punch.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Fleming.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fleming moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miller scores with a hook to the body. Fleming takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller lands with a nice body punch.
Joel Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fleming moves away.
As Miller backs off Fleming throws a huge counter combo but Miller manages to avoid it all.
Fleming shoots in and bounces Miller off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleming pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming being controlled here momentarily.
Fleming postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joel Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fleming missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miller pulls Fleming in close to his closed guard and prevents Fleming from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fleming distracts Miller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fleming working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fleming working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fleming accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fleming throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fleming with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily.
Fleming fails with the takedown.
Miller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Miller lands a jab.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Fleming.
Fleming drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cam Fleming is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fleming slows the pace down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joel Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fleming 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cam Fleming!
After the fight, Cam Fleming was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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