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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Killers. This should be a great matchup!
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173 cm
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162 lbs
11 - 5 - 1 |
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195 cm
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffrey Miller! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Morgan! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Morgan throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it. A slapping leg kick lands for Miller.
Miller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morgan. Morgan looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well. Miller looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Morgan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Miller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morgan momentarily.
Morgan dives in for a single leg takedown but Miller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Miller throws the kick towards the body but Morgan avoids it. Morgan shoots in but no luck this time. Jeffrey Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Morgan. Miller moves out of range as Morgan strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morgan misses with a looping left. Miller throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range. Morgan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Miller in his tracks. Miller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morgan shoots in for a double leg but Miller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round. A shot to the liver by Miller. Beautiful body shot. A slow jab from Morgan misses its intended target. Morgan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miller counters with a right hand to the body. Morgan misses with a takedown and Miller counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Miller goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Andrew Morgan has been cut. Miller has closed the distance and engaged Morgan in a clinch.
Morgan tries to pull guard but Miller forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut. Morgan misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller gets through Morgan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Morgan wants the takedown. Miller is fighting it off but Morgan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Miller's guard against the cage. Morgan gets to his feet - Miller follows without any prompting. A big right from Miller misses. Miller connects with a body shot that sends Morgan's belly button to the back. A big left from Morgan misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Miller throws a body shot but no joy. Morgan misses with a lunging right hand
and Miller counters with a big head kick but Morgan shrugs it off. Miller wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance. Miller has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. A nice inside leg kick there by Miller. That's going to slow Morgan down. Andrew Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Morgan circles away.
Morgan fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Morgan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand. Miller misses with a wild body shot. Morgan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Morgan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Morgan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Miller slips under a jab from Morgan. Morgan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Morgan throws an off balance right hand
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Miller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Morgan shoots in looking for a takedown but Miller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morgan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A big left from Miller misses. Morgan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Morgan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Morgan on the wrong end of a nice jab. Miller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A swing and a miss from Morgan. Morgan looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely. Miller is looking to counter with a shot to the body. A head kick misses from Morgan. Miller is looking to counter punch. Morgan throws a big shot that misses. Morgan misses with a lunging right hand
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand. Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing. Morgan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Miller punishes Morgan's body with a nice straight punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Morgan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Miller throws a hook but Morgan blocks it. Morgan lands the left hand. Morgan throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Morgan connects with a right hand. Miller shakes it off. Morgan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand. The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Miller slips under a jab from Morgan. Morgan shoots in but Miller avoids the takedown attempt easily. Morgan swings widly with a right hand
and Miller counters with a low kick, right behind Morgan 's knee. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Morgan misses with a looping right. Morgan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller. Miller swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. A head kick by Morgan misses and Miller counters with a good low kick that Morgan was not able to check. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Miller dominated that round. The cut man is working on Andrew Morgan's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Miller tries to clinch but Morgan is having none of it. Miller moves out of range as Morgan strikes. A head kick misses from Morgan. Miller lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Morgan throws a right hand that misses
and Miller counters with a nice leg kick. Morgan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Morgan misses with a takedown and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Miller lands a glancing blow to the side of Morgan's head. Morgan misses the jab. It looked like Miller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Morgan. Morgan misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big left from Morgan misses. Miller is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Morgan misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely. Miller moves away from the strike by Morgan. Morgan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller. Morgan cracks Miller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round. Morgan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Nice jab there from Morgan. We've been informed that Morgan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Morgan dives in for a single leg takedown but Miller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. As Morgan looks to move away, Miller throws a big counter combo bu Morgan just gets out of the way. Morgan is breathing heavily. Miller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Morgan keeps the fight on the outside. Morgan moves forwards but Miller connects with a nice, crisp jab. Morgan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Morgan throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it. As Morgan tries to get set, Miller tries to push him back and clinch up but Morgan manages to avoid the attempt. Miller takes one to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miller. Morgan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miller. Miller obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Morgan throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Morgan on the wrong end of a nice hook. Morgan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Miller walks into a left hand. Jeffrey Miller is winning the standup battle so far. Morgan swings widly with a right hand
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut. Morgan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Miller misses with a hook
and Morgan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan. Miller connects with a looping right hand.
Morgan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miller avoids it really well and circles away. Jeffrey Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Morgan. Morgan throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it. Miller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Morgan throws a right hand that misses
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut. Morgan throws a poor cross that misses
and Miller counters with a slapping leg kick. Morgan misses with a hook
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Miller tries to clinch up but Morgan circles away and keeps his distance. Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morgan can do to turn this around? Morgan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miller counters with a thumping low kick. Miller digs a good hook to Morgan's body.
Miller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range. Miller lands a head shot. Miller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morgan throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Miller lands with a hook. Morgan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Miller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Miller ducks under a wild hook from Morgan. Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Miller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morgan. Morgan throws a head kick that misses letting Miller counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Morgan walks into a left hand. Morgan shoots in but no luck this time. Miller sizes up Morgan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Morgan throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily. Morgan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMiller. Morgan with a poor takedown and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Morgan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Miller throwing a counter right hand but Morgan manages to avoid it. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Morgan throws a lazy head kick and Miller counters with a big head kick but Morgan shrugs it off.
Morgan is rocked!
That has opened up Andrew Morgan's cut even more. Morgan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Miller fires out a quick counter leg kick but Morgan just manages to avoid it. Morgan is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him? Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller. Morgan seems to have recovered his senses. Morgan throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Morgan throws a right hand that misses
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab. Miller staying out of range there. Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Miller dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Andrew Morgan's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A swing and a miss from Miller. Morgan throws a hook but Miller blocks it. Miller slips a jab from Morgan. Morgan throws a right hand that misses
and Miller counters with a crisp one two that drops Morgan! Miller thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Morgan to his feet! Morgan is in big trouble! Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miller as he jumps to the side. Morgan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Morgan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miller circles away. Miller wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Morgan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miller pinned against the cage. Miller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. It appears Miller was looking to counter with a kick there. Jeffrey Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Morgan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morgan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Morgan misses with an uppercut
and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Morgan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Morgan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Morgan throws a poor cross that misses
and Miller counters with a nice low kick that buckles Morgan's knee momentarily. Miller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Morgan. Miller throws a leg kick which misses Morgan's front leg but catches the back leg as Morgan tries to avoid it. Morgan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan. Morgan throws a head kick that misses. Miller takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses. Miller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Jeffrey Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Morgan throws an off balance right hand
and Miller counters with a nice leg kick. Miller's corner calls for a 1-2. Miller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Morgan shoots and misses enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab. Miller darts in and clinches Morgan up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Morgan manages to break the clinch.
Miller connects with the punch. Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily. It looked like Miller was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Morgan on the wrong end of a nice jab. Morgan throws a lazy uppercut
and Miller counters with an outside leg kick.
Morgan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Miller throws a nice outside leg kick. Morgan shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Morgan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Miller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morgan's calf. Miller slips a straight right by Morgan. Morgan swings widly with a right hand
and Miller counters with an outside leg kick.
Miller throws a series of strikes that have Morgan backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Morgan throws a lazy uppercut
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Morgan takes a shot right to the bread basket. Morgan looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well. Morgan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morgan misses with a hook
and Miller counters with a huge left! Morgan is in big trouble! He's backing up but Miller isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Morgan from any more damage. A dominating finish by Miller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffrey Miller! Jeffrey Miller retains his lightweight title! Jeffrey Miller took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Walhalla Clothing + 10 % LAUNDRY for their support in the buildup to the fight. In defeat, Andrew Morgan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tonight my opponent got the better of me. I had a lot of private issues coming to the last couple of fights. I think I will take some time off the competition to resolve them. But I will be back ! '.
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