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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brayan Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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180 cm
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205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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194 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Enjoys gardening |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Miller! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brayan Bader! The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bader misses with a takedown attempt and Miller counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Miller lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Brayan Bader has been cut. Bader looking for a takedown. Miller scores with a knee to the head.
Miller jumps guard and drags Bader to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Bader trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bader is one step ahead there. Bader is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brayan Bader wasn't active enough on the ground. Miller moves into the clinch. Miller lands a nice elbow. Miller lands a knee to the body.
Bader is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miller pulls him back up using the underhooks. Ryan Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brayan Bader. Bader looks gassed! Miller lands a damaging elbow. Miller is trying to trip Bader. He has hold of a leg but Bader is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Miller persists though and gets the takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Miller decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bader, up you get! Miller moves into the clinch successfully.
Miller lands an elbow just above Bader 's eye. Miller has hold of one of Bader's legs. Bader is fighting the takedown attempt but Miller gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Miller gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Miller closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bader's guard. Miller gets to his feet - Bader follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Miller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bader sprawls well. Bader wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miller gets slowly back to his feet. Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Miller is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bader can't fight it off and eventually Miller manages to take the fight to the floor. Bader looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Miller decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Bader throws a lazy body kick and Miller counters by moving into the clinch. Miller has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bader is trying to keep an underhook but Miller manages to get the takedown into half guard. Miller uses his free foot to push down on Bader's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bader. Bader tries to lock up and control but Miller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Miller controlling the pace for now. Miller's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan Miller has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Bader scores with a jab to the body. Bader looks to throw a body kick and Miller counters with a takedown into side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Miller advances to mount. Miller controlling the pace for now. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Miller seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bader for as long as he can get away with. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Miller dominated that round. The cut man is working on Brayan Bader's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Miller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bader avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bader can do to turn this around? Bader takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bader tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miller smiles and moves away.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bader is looking to land body kicks. Miller pushes Bader up against the cage in a clinch. Miller lands a takedown into guard.
Miller decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bader, up you get! Brayan Bader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Miller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bader did well to prevent Miller getting side control. Bader is breathing heavily. Bader works his way to full guard. Good work. Miller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Miller looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Miller passes into half guard. Miller controlling the action here. Ryan Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Miller postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bader to stand up. Bader displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller. Miller moves into the clinch. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Miller has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bader clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Bader is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bader trying to control but not successfully. Bader is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Ryan Miller wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Miller clinches up against the cage. Miller has clasped his hands together around Bader's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. A control attempt from Bader but he's now mounted!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bader is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Miller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bader tries to hold on but Miller pushes him away. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bader trying desperately to get to his feet.
Miller controlling the position easily from mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Miller dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Brayan Bader's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Miller shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bader's guard. Bader wants to get back to his feet but Miller passes into half guard.
Miller sitting and controlling from the half guard. Miller passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bader! Miller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bader is looking to get to half guard. Miller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan Miller has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Bader tries to keep at a distance but Miller has taken the fight into the clinch. Miller wants the takedown. Bader is fighting it off but Miller persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bader's guard against the cage. Bader working a defensive guard here.
Miller is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Miller decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Miller clinches with his opponent.
Miller lands a knee to the body.
Bader takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Nice elbow from Miller. Miller scores with a knee to the head.
Miller is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bader can't fight it off and eventually Miller manages to take the fight to the floor. Bader looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bader is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bader is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Brayan Bader. Miller shoots in for a double leg but Bader sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Bader is in trouble now - Miller has advanced to mount! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Miller controlling from the full mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Miller clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Brayan Bader's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Bader sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Bader throws a nice inside leg kick. Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Bader sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Bader shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miller pinned against the cage. Miller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. No joy there for Bader, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bader is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Miller forces Bader back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Miller lands an elbow that stopped Bader in his tracks for a moment. Bader takes an elbow to the temple. Miller connects with a knee to the head.
Miller works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Miller passes Bader's left leg - he's now in half guard. Miller content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Miller decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Miller has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bader jumps guard but Miller stands there with Bader around his waist. Bader gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Miller.
Miller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Brayan Bader's cut even more. Miller tightens his grip and picks Bader up, before dumping him to the ground. Bader manages to land in guard. Miller gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Miller trying to control the pace. Miller works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Miller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Miller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ryan Miller. Bader shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Miller had his way with Brayan Bader in that round. The cut man is working on Brayan Bader's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Miller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miller lands an elbow inside. Miller has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Bader - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Miller, and another! Bader is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ryan Miller! Ryan Miller was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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