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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between tj Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Nasri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). tj Miller had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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146 lbs
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144 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight 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, tj 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, Alex Nasri!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miller wants it to stay on the feet.
Miller has his takedown stuffed
and Nasri counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Miller's guard now.
Nasri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miller throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nasri 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.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Alex Nasri hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Miller tries to clinch up but Nasri circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasri shoots in looking for a takedown but Miller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nasri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nasri defends it nicely.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for tj Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nasri counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nasri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miller managing to control the position.
Nasri wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasri postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. tj Miller wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Nasri which made him look bad.
Miller closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nasri's guard.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Nasri wants to sweep but no luck.
Nasri has a closed guard, preventing Miller from standing up.
Nasri pulls Miller in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasri wants to sweep but no luck.
Nasri looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alex Nasri wasn't active enough on the ground.
Miller instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Nasri dives in and scores a takedown into Miller's guard.
Nasri is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nasri trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Nasri dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nasri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nasri counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nasri's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nasri trying to stand up but can't free himself from Miller's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alex Nasri wasn't active enough on the ground.
Miller misses with the combination.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown but Nasri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nasri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miller avoids it really well and circles away.
Miller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miller wants it to stay on the feet.
tj Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Nasri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Miller is thwarting Nasri's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nasri manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alex Nasri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nasri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
Nasri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nasri advances position into side control!
Miller trying to remain calm as Nasri controls from the top position.
Nasri is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nasri decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a head kick but Nasri moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Nasri.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Nasri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nasri throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Miller was covering up waiting for the punch and Nasri finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Nasri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nasri shoots in for a double leg but Miller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
tj Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Nasri shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nasri shoots in looking for a takedown. Miller tries to sprawl out of it but Nasri 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.
tj Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Nasri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasri shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miller is trying to defend but Nasri finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
Nasri trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is not content to let Nasri control the position.
Nasri trying to mount his opponent but Miller defends it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nasri has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nasri controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasri wants to control the pace but Miller is squirming around nicely.
Nasri raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nasri trying to control but Miller is having none of it.
Miller is trying desperately to improve position.
Nasri takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasri quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Nasri but it's paid off an Miller is forced to tap! Nice work by Nasri.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Nasri!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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