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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darren Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent MetCalf (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Darren Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brent MetCalf!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches MetCalf napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Miller could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
MetCalf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miller moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
MetCalf is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MetCalf is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
MetCalf tries to buck Miller off but Miller is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miller wants to control but MetCalf is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on MetCalf's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MetCalf can do anything to dispel that myth.
MetCalf tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
MetCalf doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miller counters with a nice double leg into side control. MetCalf won't be happy with that.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but MetCalf keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MetCalf sneaks back into half guard.
MetCalf is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Miller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
MetCalf shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miller counters with a shoot takedown. MetCalf fights it but they end up in guard.
Miller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MetCalf looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Miller trying to control but MetCalf is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MetCalf is pulling down on Miller's head to control his posture.
MetCalf's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MetCalf wants to sweep but no luck.
MetCalf seems keen to control Miller's posture.
MetCalf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MetCalf is keeping the position for now.
Miller trying to control but MetCalf is working from the bottom.
MetCalf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Miller dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Miller shoots and misses
and MetCalf decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Miller's guard.
MetCalf showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miller working a defensive guard here.
MetCalf trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MetCalf sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Brent MetCalf just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt
and MetCalf counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miller won't be happy with that.
MetCalf controls the position from side control.
MetCalf working away.
MetCalf cracks Miller with a big elbow.
Miller is being controlled here.
Brent MetCalf has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MetCalf scoring with punches and elbows.
MetCalf slows the pace down.
Despite being in the dominant position, Brent MetCalf just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MetCalf manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
MetCalf is trying to get back to full guard.
MetCalf is holding on to half guard well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller wants to take a breather but MetCalf is having none of it.
Miller is really struggling to control MetCalf but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Miller stalling away here and it's allowed MetCalf to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brent MetCalf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miller 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Miller!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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