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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Webcke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Miller has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Shane Webcke's chin.
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269 lbs
12 - 13 - 0 |
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190 cm
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218 lbs
14 - 19 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Webcke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Miller!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller moves away from the strike by Webcke.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Webcke avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Webcke.
Miller moves out of range as Webcke strikes.
Shane Webcke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller looks for a takedown but Webcke sprawls well.
Shane Webcke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Miller.
Webcke misses with a right hand
and Miller counters with a single leg into guard. Webcke didn't expect that.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Webcke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webcke won't allow Miller to get back to his feet.
Webcke trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
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!
Webcke content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Webcke from controlling successfully.
Webcke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Webcke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Webcke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Webcke postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.
Webcke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Webcke trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Webcke won't allow Miller to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webcke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miller's guard.
Miller is not content to let Webcke control the position.
Webcke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Webcke throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Miller to regain full guard.
Webcke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Webcke from controlling successfully.
Webcke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Webcke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Webcke is controlling him.
Webcke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webcke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Webcke throws an elbow that misses. Miller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Webcke's guard. Nice move by Miller!
Miller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Webcke blocks nicely.
Miller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Webcke's head.
Webcke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Webcke working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Webcke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Webcke tries to get out of the position.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Webcke blocks nicely.
Webcke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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 missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miller won't allow Webcke to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Webcke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Miller will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Webcke swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Webcke.
Webcke with a nice cross.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Webcke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Webcke pushes him off.
Miller has managed to clinch.
Webcke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Webcke tries for a takedown. No joy.
Miller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shane Webcke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Miller.
Webcke gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miller.
Miller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webcke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Webcke is pressed up against the cage. Miller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Webcke down to the mat. Webcke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A jab from Webcke finds it's way through Miller's defenses.
Webcke stuffs the takedown.
Webcke leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Webcke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miller on the side of the head.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Webcke.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Webcke.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Webcke.
Webcke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
James Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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 on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Webcke throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Miller tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Webcke is in Miller's guard.
Miller is rocked!
Webcke looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Webcke can't keep his opponent in guard - Miller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Webcke won't allow Miller to pass to mount.
Miller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Miller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Webcke's head.
Webcke gets full guard.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Webcke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webcke can't keep his opponent in guard - Miller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Webcke avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
James Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Webcke trying to control from the bottom.
Miller with the ground and pound but Webcke uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Webcke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller passes Webcke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miller thows a huge punch but Webcke dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miller lands a nice short elbow.
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webcke is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Webcke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Webcke trying to control here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller passes the guard and advances to mount!
Miller scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Webcke?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Webcke?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Miller rushes Webcke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
It looks like Shane Webcke has been cut.
Miller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Webcke pulls his leg out and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Webcke.
Webcke throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller moves forwards but Webcke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oooh a lovely combination from Webcke sends Miller down but not out. Webcke dives into side control looking to finish.
Miller is still in real trouble! Can Webcke finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Webcke in side control, throwing shots but Miller defends.
Webcke postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Miller seems to have recovered his senses.
Webcke creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Miller sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Miller avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Webcke.
Webcke throwing strikes but Miller manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller scoring with punches from side control.
Webcke sneaks back into half guard.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miller lands strikes from half guard.
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Webcke defending well though.
Miller throwing shots but Webcke is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Webcke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Webcke trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a strike but Webcke rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Webcke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Webcke throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webcke throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.
Miller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Webcke throwing strikes but missing.
Webcke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Webcke throwing strikes but missing.
Webcke throws an elbow that misses. Miller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Webcke's guard. Nice move by Miller!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Webcke is trying to keep Miller in close.
Webcke lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Miller!
Webcke won't let Miller get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Shane Webcke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Webcke throwing strikes here but Miller is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Webcke working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Miller slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Webcke 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Miller!
During a confident post fight interview, James Miller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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