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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derek Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Miller has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Derek Ramsey's chin.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derek Ramsey! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Miller! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller. Ramsey is looking to clinch. Miller shoots in and drives through. Ramsey sprawls well. Miller decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Miller wants to pass the guard but Ramsey is defending well. Ramsey trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
Miller is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Ramsey is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ramsey manages to get to full guard.
Ramsey keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round. Miller trying to control but Ramsey is working from the bottom. Miller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Ramsey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well. Miller sitting in guard, not really doing much. It looks like Miller might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramsey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ryan Miller. Miller is looking to clinch but Ramsey is avoiding it.
Miller closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Miller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Ramsey is trying to improve his position. Ramsey is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Miller off and has taken his back! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ramsey looking to break Miller's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Miller remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ramsey will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Miller rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Miller looks gassed! Miller is trying to stand.
Ramsey is keen to just control but Miller is a slippery customer. Ramsey has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Miller is squirming around, avoiding Ramsey's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Miller tries to reverse the position but Ramsey maintains control. Ramsey stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. Ramsey tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Ramsey gets caught napping as Miller dives in and scores a takedown. Ramsey manages to retain guard. Ramsey has his hands on Miller's head, controlling the position. Miller stays in close to Ramsey's body and controls the position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramsey is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ramsey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ramsey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Ramsey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Miller keeping moving, preventing Ramsey from controlling successfully. Ramsey is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Miller has his foot on Ramsey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramsey works his way back into a safe position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Miller will probably get the nod. 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramsey is defended easily by Miller. Miller shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ramsey's guard. Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramsey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ramsey manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Miller flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Miller bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Miller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Miller trying to control but Ramsey is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Miller pushing down on Ramsey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Miller is breathing heavily. Ramsey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily. Ramsey actively working from the bottom here. Miller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramsey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Ramsey tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control. Ramsey has hold of Miller's hands but Miller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Miller uses his free foot to push down on Ramsey's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ramsey. Miller controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Miller with good strikes from the mount here! Ramsey looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Miller lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. Ramsey can't escape the position.
Miller is looking to control Ramsey but Ramsey is wriggling around and keeping busy. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Miller working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ramsey turns into Miller and is now in his guard.
Ramsey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Ramsey postures up.
Ramsey wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving. Miller controlling the position. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Ramsey postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryan Miller was stalling too much, according to the referee. Ramsey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Ramsey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Ramsey tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance. Ramsey tries to clinch up. No luck for Miller with that takedown attempt. The fight stays on the outside here - Ramsey looks like he's thinking about clinching though. The fight stays on the outside here - Ramsey looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ramsey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Miller on his heels. He'll look to pass Miller's guard now, I'm sure. Ramsey gets to his feet. Miller looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramsey swivels and escapes. Excellent takedown into side control there by Ramsey. Ryan Miller has got the better of the ground game so far. Miller is looking to reverse the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryan Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramsey is defended easily by Miller. Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Ramsey, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Ramsey against the cage but Ramsey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Ramsey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramsey has Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller looking to stall.
Ramsey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramsey wants a takedown.
Ramsey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ramsey shoots in looking for a takedown. Miller tries to sprawl out of it but Ramsey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Ramsey. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Nice takedown defense from Miller. No joy for Ramsey on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ramsey tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range. Ramsey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller. Ramsey avoids the head kick by Miller.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt. Miller swings for the body but Ramsey moves out of range.
Ramsey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Miller to score an easy takedown into full guard. Ramsey has his hands on Miller's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ramsey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
Ramsey controlling from the top position. Ramsey wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Derek Ramsey wasn't doing enough on the ground. Ramsey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramsey. Ramsey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Ramsey works to advance to full mount. Miller defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Miller wants to hold on but Ramsey pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Miller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miller tries to hold on but Ramsey pushes him away. Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't. Miller is bucking up trying to escape but Ramsey cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Ramsey lands a nice shot to the head. Ramsey trying to control but Miller is having none of it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ramsey landing shots from mount. Derek Ramsey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Miller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ryan Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Ramsey scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Miller?
And that's the end of the fight! Derek Ramsey showed his dominance in that final round. I think Miller 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ryan Miller!
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energy
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hype
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