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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cardio Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine comes to the cage accompanied by Skrillex - Bangarang . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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165 lbs
29 - 9 - 0 |
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163 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cardio Machine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Miller!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Machine throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Miller throws a head kick but Machine moves out of range.
Cardio Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine shoots in looking for a takedown. Miller tries to sprawl out of it but Machine 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.
Machine closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Machine lands in his opponent's guard.
Machine lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Miller keeping full guard, as Machine tries to pass.
Miller lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Machine!
Machine trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Miller throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Miller tries to control but Machine wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller is landing with some decent strikes but Machine is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Miller thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to control but Machine is having none of it.
Machine wants to get back to his feet.
Miller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Machine turns into him and now he's in Miller's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Machine's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Machine won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Machine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miller manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Machine has Miller in his guard.
Miller wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Machine's guard.
Miller trying to advance position but Machine counters by regaining guard.
Machine keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jim Miller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Machine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Machine which made him look bad.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Machine which made him look bad.
Cardio Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machine misses with a kick to the body.
Machine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Miller throws a right and a left that Machine avoids nicely.
Machine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miller gets a double leg takedown into Machine's guard.
Machine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miller wants to get up but he can't break Machine's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller wants to stand but Machine has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jim Miller was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Machine shoots in but Miller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cardio Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machine.
Machine closes the distance and clinches up with Miller, looking for a takedown. Machine pushes Miller against the cage but Miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Machine does no damage.
Machine shoots in but no luck this time.
Miller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miller wants it to stay on the feet.
Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Machine.
Miller feints and as Machine raises his hands in defense, Miller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Machine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Machine has wrist control.
Miller postures up in Machine's guard and throws a big left but Machine blocks it.
Machine wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Miller manages to pass to side control.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Machine is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to control but Machine is keeping him busy.
Machine won't allow Miller to pass to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miller wants to control but Machine is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Miller shoots for a takedown but Machine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machine throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller has his takedown stuffed
and Machine counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miller won't be happy with that.
Machine working away.
Machine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Machine is trying to get an arm triangle but Miller is defending well.
Machine landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Miller is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine lands an elbow.
Miller gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine throwing shots but Miller is blocking nicely.
Machine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Miller is looking to escape.
Machine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
Miller wants to get back to his feet.
Machine is trying to work for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
Machine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Machine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miller sees it coming and defends easily.
Machine seems to be looking for submissions.
Miller is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Machine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miller misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Miller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miller.
Machine is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Machine cracks Miller with a solid left hand.
Machine lands a couple of elbows.
Machine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Machine postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miller manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Machine has Miller in his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Miller pushing down on Machine's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cardio Machine clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Machine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machine shoots in and bounces Miller off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Machine connects with a couple of short punches.
Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Machine throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.
Miller trying to strike off his back.
Miller wants to stand but Machine is controlling the position.
Machine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machine has managed to get both his arms back between Miller's legs - danger averted.
Machine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine prevents Miller from getting back to his feet.
Machine tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Machine won't allow Miller to get back to his feet.
Miller is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Machine with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Machine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Machine drops back, looking for a kneebar! Miller looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Miller looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Miller!
Miller throwing strikes but Machine manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Machine works to advance to full mount. Miller defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller tries to buck Machine off but he can't manage it.
Machine has control of Miller's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Miller regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Machine postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Miller looks a forlorn figure.
Machine is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Miller to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Miller shrugs it off.
Machine with a couple of short strikes.
Miller tries to reverse the position but Machine maintains control.
Machine goes for an armbar but Miller turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Machine pushes Miller off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machine.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machine misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine shoots in looking for a takedown. Miller tries to sprawl out of it but Machine 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cardio Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller.
Machine closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Miller to the mat! Miller manages to get full guard.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machine is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machine stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miller is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miller has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cardio Machine had his way with Jim Miller in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machine is defended easily by Miller.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
Machine works over Miller's head and body with a nice combination.
Horrible takedown by Machine or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller which made him look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
Machine tries for a takedown but Miller circles away easily
and Miller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cardio Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Machine lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Machine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to kick Machine off but Machine keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Machine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head.
Machine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Miller wants to improve his position but Machine is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miller landing a few short strikes.
Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machine has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machine wants to work for an arm triangle but Miller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine moves nicely into side control.
Machine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Miller is trying to improve his position.
Machine lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Miller down.
Machine working the ground and pound from side control.
Machine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Machine is trying to get an arm triangle but Miller is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to control but Machine postures up.
Miller is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine is looking for a kimura but Miller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machine to get the leverage.
Cardio Machine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machine in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Miller tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Machine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cardio Machine!
Cardio Machine retains his lightweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Cardio Machine made sure he mentioned New World Order Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Jim Miller had this to say: 'Hey guys I will be back soon for more fight of the night awards.'.
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