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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between That Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy comes to the cage accompanied by Walk by Pantera. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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205 lbs
11 - 13 - 0 |
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218 lbs
19 - 22 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, That Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Miller!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Guy counters with a head kick.
A punch combination from Miller misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Guy blocks the leg kick.
Guy tries for a takedown but Miller circles away easily
and Miller counters with a series of strikes. Guy will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guy moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
Miller misses with a double jab.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guy shoots for a double leg takedown but Miller sprawls well. He's pushed Guy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guy somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for That Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miller avoids it really well and circles away.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller misses with a double jab
and Guy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Miller!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Miller is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Guy looking to finish Miller with some ground and pound. This is bad for Miller!
Guy is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Miller has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Miller!
Guy is trying to keep Miller in close.
Guy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guy trying to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Guy is trying to keep Miller in close.
Miller wants to stand but Guy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Miller wants to stand and escape but instead Guy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Guy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Miller is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Guy, into his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miller wants to stand but Guy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Guy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Guy is working an open guard so Miller takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Guy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Guy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miller circles away.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Miller does no damage.
Guy wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Guy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guy has a takedown stuffed.
Guy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miller as he jumps to the side.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Guy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miller sprawls well. Miller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guy gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guy.
Guy is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller leaves Guy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matt Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Miller misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Miller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing.
Guy shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller avoids the body shot from Guy.
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing.
Guy fails with the takedown
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guy fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for That Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Guy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miller counters with a left and a right that hurts Guy! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Miller jumps into full mount!
Guy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Guy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Guy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Guy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That Guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miller Throws a clean left jab. Miller Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Guy's chin! Guy crumbles to the ground and Miller follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Miller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matt Miller!
In his post fight interview, Matt Miller gave a big smile as he said 'Message to everybody: expect me!'.
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energy
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hype
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