PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Moneybags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Power. Brandon Miller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Miller
vs
Moneybags

175 cm
22
140 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

150 cm
23
144 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Milwaukee's Best 159's - $55

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Moneybags!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moneybags misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Moneybags misses with a jab to the body
and Miller counters with a nice body shot.
Moneybags throws a lazy uppercut
and Miller counters with a right hand to the body.
Moneybags will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some wild striking there from Moneybags.
Moneybags scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moneybags pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moneybags throws a predictable looking body shot
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moneybags changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moneybags takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneybags throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Moneybags throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Moneybags ducks down to avoid it.
Moneybags moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A big right from Miller misses.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown but Moneybags manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moneybags's corner calls for a 1-2. Moneybags obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moneybags throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
John Moneybags seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moneybags misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags connects with a solid leg kick.
Moneybags is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Miller rather than just go for the knockout.
Moneybags throws the kick towards the body but Miller avoids it.
Miller sizes up Moneybags with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moneybags throws a body kick that misses.
Moneybags misses the jab.
Moneybags looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Moneybags misses with an uppercut.
Moneybags is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Miller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Moneybags.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags misses with a body punch
and Miller counters with a one-two to the body.

It looks like John Moneybags has been cut.
Moneybags is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Moneybags, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Moneybags against the cage but Moneybags circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moneybags throws a poor cross that misses
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A cross from Miller lands.
Moneybags throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miller counters with a right hand to the body.
Miller thows a body shot but no joy.
Moneybags throws a low kick, looking for Miller's leg but Miller calmly moves out of range.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moneybags lands a jab-cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Moneybags uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Moneybags shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Moneybags throws a shot to the body.
Miller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Moneybags lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moneybags takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good shot there by Miller.
Miller defending well as Moneybags loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Moneybags dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Moneybags's cut.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Miller slips a jab and a cross from Moneybags.
Miller throws a lazy uppercut
and Moneybags counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miller thinking.
Miller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Miller connects with a right hand. Moneybags shakes it off.
Moneybags takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moneybags jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moneybags misses with a shot to the body
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Moneybags.
John Moneybags seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moneybags tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneybags misses with an uppercut.
Moneybags lands a jab to Miller's midsection.
Miller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moneybags thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moneybags on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moneybags scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miller doesn't seem bothered though.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moneybags.
Miller is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Moneybags looks to land a body kick but Miller moved away.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Moneybags's head but Moneybags sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags throws a big shot that misses.
Moneybags throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Moneybags looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Moneybags fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Miller checks it well.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moneybags misses with a hook.
Moneybags stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moneybags misses with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Moneybags!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moneybags throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Miller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moneybags thinking.
Moneybags is breathing heavily.
Moneybags fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Miller finds it's target.
Miller throws a body punch but Moneybags moves out of range.
Moneybags is looking to chop away at Miller's legs.
Moneybags swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Moneybags, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Moneybags against the cage but Moneybags circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moneybags misses with a straight right.
John Moneybags is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moneybags throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Miller misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miller on the side of the head.
Moneybags just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller throws a hook but Moneybags avoids it easily.
Moneybags throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Moneybags bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller throws a jab when Moneybags was well out of range.
Moneybags throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Moneybags.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moneybags with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moneybags throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Moneybags showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Moneybags's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Miller looks to throw the jab but Moneybags is out of range.
Moneybags misses with an attempted mid kick.
Moneybags takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Moneybags has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with Moneybags's head.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moneybags tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moneybags to the ground. Moneybags escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Moneybags slips the punch.
Moneybags misses with a hook.
Moneybags rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moneybags throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller walks into a straight right hand from Moneybags.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneybags lands with a good body shot.
Moneybags misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moneybags uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Moneybags swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moneybags throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moneybags.
Moneybags looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Moneybags sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moneybags misses with a hook
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Moneybags lands a jab to the nose.
Moneybags misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a lazy uppercut
and Moneybags counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moneybags misses with a two punch combination.
Miller walks into a stiff left hand from Moneybags.
Moneybags misses with a looping left.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moneybags.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Miller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Miller checks a leg kick.
John Moneybags is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moneybags on the side of the head.
Brandon Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moneybags misses with a wild body shot.
Moneybags slips a jab from Miller.
Moneybags scores with a jab to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Miller blocks the low kick.
Moneybags slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moneybags throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller avoids the body shot from Moneybags.
Moneybags takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moneybags on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moneybags moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Moneybags.
Well Moneybags has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Moneybags!