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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Ekwall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Miller might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Power. Ekwall is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Linkin Park--One Step Closer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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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
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wes Ekwall!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Miller.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Ekwall saw that one coming.
Ekwall misses the shot to the body.
Ekwall wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Miller throws a body punch but Ekwall moves out of range.
Ekwall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Ekwall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ekwall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miller defends it nicely.
Ekwall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ekwall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekwall backwards.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekwall is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
Miller is pressed up against the cage. Ekwall has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miller down to the mat. Miller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brandon Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wes Ekwall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller with a jab.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekwall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller lands with a hook. Ekwall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brandon Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekwall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Miller throws out a powerful jab.
Ekwall is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Ekwall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekwall is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Miller lands a right hook to the body.
Miller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekwall tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ekwall seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miller.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ekwall.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
Ekwall successfully pulls guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Miller wanted to stand there but Ekwall had control of the position.
Ekwall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ekwall's guard.
Ekwall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekwall is working an open guard so Miller takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ekwall rushes Miller and presses him up against the cage.
Miller with a knee to the head.
Ekwall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miller tries a body shot but Ekwall blocks it.
Ekwall tries to pull guard but Miller won't allow it.
Ekwall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miller smiles and moves away.
Ekwall moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller takes the fight into the clinch.
Ekwall tries for a takedown. No joy.
Miller scores with a knee to the head.
Ekwall changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekwall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekwall tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
Ekwall tries to pull guard but Miller won't allow it.
A short left from Miller.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ekwall backwards.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
Ekwall tries to score a body lock takedown but Miller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miller as Ekwall tries to tie him up.
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekwall controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Miller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Ekwall ducks down to avoid it.
Miller rushes Ekwall and presses him up against the cage.
Ekwall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Miller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ekwall trying to control the position but instead, Miller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ekwall into the cage.
Nice body punch from Miller.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ekwall backwards.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Ekwall avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
Miller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Miller lands with a short shot to the head.
Miller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ekwall throws an elbow but misses.
Ekwall tries to pull guard but Miller won't allow it.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekwalls head.
Miller's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Miller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ekwall or not.
Ekwall is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brandon Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wes Ekwall.
Ekwall fails to pull guard.
Miller lands a right hand.
Ekwall struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Ekwall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brandon Miller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Miller dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Miller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Ekwall wants a takedown but no success here.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Ekwall's head.
A short left from Miller.
Miller landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ekwall takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ekwall is looking for a takedown.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
Miller is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Miller stops a takedown attempt from Ekwall.
Ekwall looking to throw knees to the head but Miller is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ekwall.
Ekwall is breathing heavily.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ekwall backwards.
Miller connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ekwall's face.
Miller stalling against the cage.
Miller lands a left hand.
Miller lands a right hand.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekwall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ekwall tries to score a body lock takedown but Miller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekwall is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Miller - that landed with a thud.
Miller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ekwall.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekwalls head.
Miller gets through Ekwall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ekwall is working for takedown but Miller is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
Ekwall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ekwall is trying to pull guard but Miller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Miller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Miller dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Miller connects with a right hand. Ekwall shakes it off.
Brandon Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ekwall, pushing him back against the cage.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ekwall blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Miller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ekwall is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
Ekwall can't get the takedown.
Miller content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ekwall backwards.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Ekwall is blocking nicely.
Ekwall is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller just leaning against Ekwall, taking a breather.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekwall can do to turn this around?
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miller just leaning against Ekwall, taking a breather.
Miller seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A short right from Miller.
Ekwall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ekwall backwards.
Miller lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Ekwall goes down! Miller pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekwall is looking to reverse the position.
Miller working away.
Miller has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Miller takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller with a knee to the head.
Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ekwall backwards.
Miller lands a left hand.
Ekwall has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.
Miller prevents the takedown attempt.
Brandon Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wes Ekwall.
Ekwall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miller lands a right hand.
Miller dips a shoulder and cracks Ekwall with a mighty uppercut! Ekwall falls back against the cage and Miller unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ekwall is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Miller screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Miller!
Brandon Miller gave a mention to Steel Penn's Laundry 93% in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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