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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Sykov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bari Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Sykov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Sykov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bari Miller!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sykov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Miller's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Miller duly obliges.
Miller connects with a body shot that sends Sykov's belly button to the back.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Sykov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A right-left combo lands from Miller.
Miller works the jab nicely.
Miller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sykov.
Sykov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sykov at a distance.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Miller scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Miller is working the combinations to good effect here.
A nice combination there by Miller.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Miller misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miller lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sykov backs up against the cage.
A punch combination from Miller misses.
Miller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sykov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miller throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Miller closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sykov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sykov has a takedown stuffed.
Miller lands with a nice combination. Sykov backs away looking to recover.
Sykov slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Bari Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sykov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller stalks Sykov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sykov's face. Sykov staggers backwards, shaken.
Miller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sykov rather than just go for the knockout.
Miller lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller lands a nice looking body shot.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Miller throws a series of strikes that have Sykov backpedaling.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sykov.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Miller moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
A right-left combo lands from Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a body shot.
Miller feints a jab promting Sykov to slip. Miller then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sykov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A left and a right from Miller both land. Nice combination.
Miller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sykov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Miller lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Miller.
Miller throws a series of punches but Sykov avoids them all with ease.
Miller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Miller tries to bum rush Sykov with a series of wild strikes but Sykov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Miller connects with a right hand. Sykov shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sykov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Miller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A combination from Miller does no damage.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Miller.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Miller!
Sykov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sykov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miller avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Sykov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bari Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sykov at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bari Miller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Miller throws a right hand that Sykov ducks under and follows up with a left that Sykov also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sykov at a distance.
Vladimir Sykov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller digs a good body shot into Sykov's ribs.
Miller scores with a decent looking hook.
Miller's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Miller duly obliges.
Sykov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Sykov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A right-left combo lands from Miller.
Sykov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Miller lands a head shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Miller misses.
Sykov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller scores with a three punch combo!
Miller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Miller throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sykov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Miller.
Miller throws a series of punches but Sykov avoids them all with ease.
Miller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bari Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sykov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Miller lands a nice looking body shot.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller connects with a body shot.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sykov.
Danga de danga de dang - Miller scores with a four punch combination!
Miller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Sykov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the liver by Miller. Beautiful body shot.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Miller as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Miller.
Miller shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sykov eats them both and turns towards Miller to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Miller lands with an uppercut that bounces Sykov off the cage and back into range.
Miller lands with a shot to the body.
Miller lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller jabs at Sykov's body.
Sykov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Miller.
Miller works over Sykov's head and body with a nice combination.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sykov circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sykov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sykov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sykov wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Miller is proving hard to escape from.
We're going to have a standup here because Vladimir Sykov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sykov slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Miller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Miller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sykov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller scores with a three punch combo!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller misses with a double jab.
Miller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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 scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sykov doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bari Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sykov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Miller throws a right hand that Sykov ducks under and follows up with a left that Sykov also avoids with ease.
Miller throws a right hand that Sykov ducks under and follows up with a left that Sykov also avoids with ease.
Sykov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miller is fending him off so far but Sykov persists. Nope, Miller circles away and we're back to standing.
Sykov takes one on the button.
Sykov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Miller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Miller lands a jab-cross combination.
Miller displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Miller shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sykov eats them both and turns towards Miller to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Miller throws a combination. Sykov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A nice combination there by Miller.
Sykov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Left hook, right uppercut from Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Miller.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Sykov clinches with his opponent.
Miller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Miller wants to break free but Sykov has control.
Miller working hard to break the clinch.
Sykov breaks from the clinch.
Sykov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sykov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Miller does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a one two combo.
Miller throws a series of punches but Sykov avoids them all with ease.
Sykov shoots in but no luck this time.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sykov fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Sykov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Miller.
Sykov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Miller lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sykov at a distance.
Sykov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Sykov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykov dodges the punch combination from Miller.
Left hook, right uppercut from Miller.
Sykov slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Left hook, right uppercut from Miller.
Sykov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Miller lands a jab-cross combination.
Miller shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sykov eats them both and turns towards Miller to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
Miller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miller looks to land a combination. Sykov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Miller.
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sykov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Miller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice combination there by Miller.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller works over Sykov's head and body with a nice combination.
Sykov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vladimir Sykov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bari Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sykov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bari Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Miller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bari Miller!
In his post fight interview, Bari Miller gave a big smile as he said 'Looks like the LHW division just found a new contender, huh?'.
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