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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshiuki Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshida is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tokydrift tune. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yoshiuki Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yoshida closes the distance and clinches.
Yoshida breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Yoshida.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yoshida.
Miller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yoshida on the side of the head.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miller as he jumps to the side.
Yoshida slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida shoots in for a double leg but Miller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Craig Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshiuki Yoshida.
Yoshida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
Yoshida misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miller thows a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Miller tries to bum rush Yoshida with a series of wild strikes but Yoshida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miller looks to land a combination but Yoshida avoids it well.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Yoshida shoots for a takedown but Miller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yoshida tries for a takedown but Miller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yoshida throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily.
Craig Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Miller misses.
Yoshida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Yoshida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yoshida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yoshida wants a takedown but no success here.
Yoshida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yoshida drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miller pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida rushes Miller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yoshida.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Yoshida keeps him there for the moment.
Yoshida keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yoshida is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yoshida is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yoshida changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Miller misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yoshida can pounce on him.
Miller tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yoshida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Yoshida slips a straight right by Miller.
Miller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yoshida counters by clinching up.
Yoshida is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miller is pressed up against the cage. Yoshida 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.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Craig Miller will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Yoshida keeps him there for the moment.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yoshida.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
Miller prevents the takedown attempt.
Miller tries to break the clinch but Yoshida is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller tries to break the clinch but Yoshida is controlling the position.
Yoshida prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.
Yoshida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoshida.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller lands a nice hook to Yoshida's body. Yoshida takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller lands a jab-cross combination.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Yoshida or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller which made him look bad.
Craig Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshiuki Yoshida.
Miller misses with a double jab.
Yoshida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Craig Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller thows a body shot but no joy.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yoshida closes the distance and clinches up with Miller, looking for a takedown. Yoshida pushes Miller against the cage but Miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A jab from Miller finds it's way through Yoshida's defenses.
A punch combination from Miller misses.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miller as he jumps to the side.
Yoshida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yoshida tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miller swivels and escapes.
Yoshida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yoshida takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Miller throws a right hand that Yoshida ducks under and follows up with a left that Yoshida also avoids with ease.
Yoshida gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller gets underhooks to prevent Yoshida's takedown attempt.
Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
Yoshida is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
Miller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yoshida has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miller wants to break free but Yoshida has control.
Yoshida keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miller wants to break free but Yoshida has control.
Yoshida goes for a takedown attempt but Miller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Craig Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yoshida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yoshida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miller's waist but Miller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yoshida off to one side.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yoshida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miller swinging wilding here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Miller dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Yoshida rushes Miller and presses him up against the cage.
Yoshida drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miller pulls his leg out and moves away.
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yoshida makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Miller moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Yoshida shoots for a double leg takedown but Miller sprawls well. He's pushed Yoshida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miller throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yoshida is rocked!
Yoshida fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Miller sprawls well initially but Yoshida persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yoshida is still in real trouble! Can Miller finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller is trying to stand back up but Yoshida is controlling him
Yoshida seems to have recovered his senses.
Yoshida looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Miller tries to kick Yoshida off but Yoshida keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Miller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miller tries to get out of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miller swinging wilding here.
Miller tries to bum rush Yoshida with a series of wild strikes but Yoshida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yoshida clinches up against the cage.
Miller gets underhooks to prevent Yoshida's takedown attempt.
Craig Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshiuki Yoshida.
Miller gets underhooks to prevent Yoshida's takedown attempt.
Yoshida prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller tries to break the clinch but Yoshida is controlling the position.
Yoshida has Miller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miller wants to break free but Yoshida has control.
Yoshida keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
Yoshida drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yoshida tries to score a body lock takedown but Miller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yoshida keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yoshida is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Yoshida keeps him there for the moment.
Yoshida looking for a takedown.
Yoshida wants a takedown but no success here.
Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
Yoshida prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to break free.
Miller is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Yoshida drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
Yoshida tries for a takedown but Miller manages to get underhooks.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Yoshida keeps him there for the moment.
Yoshida looking for a takedown.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Yoshida has double underhooks.
Miller is trying to break free.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller misses with a double jab.
Miller dips to his left and cracks Yoshida with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A combination from Miller does no damage.
Yoshida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yoshida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miller is trying to break free.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Yoshida keeps him there for the moment.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yoshida has Miller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miller gets underhooks to prevent Yoshida's takedown attempt.
Miller wants to get back to striking at distance but Yoshida won't allow it.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Yoshida has double underhooks.
Miller tries to break the clinch but Yoshida is controlling the position.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yoshida.
Yoshiuki Yoshida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoshida tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miller, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Miller!
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hype
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