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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe McClane!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for McClane.
McClane wants to slow Miller down by chopping away at his legs.
As McClane looks to move away, Miller throws a big counter combo but McClane just gets out of the way.
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller misses with an uppercut
and McClane counters with a good low kick that Miller was not able to check.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller throws a series of punches but McClane avoids them all with ease.
Miller lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McClane backs up against the cage.
McClane throws a leg kick but Miller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McClane throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Miller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McClane throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Miller's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. McClane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A countering left hand to the body from McClane misses.
Miller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McClane is out of range.
McClane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane lands a nice shot that snaps Miller's head back.
A combination from Miller does no damage.
Miller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McClane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller is rocked!
Joe McClane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McClane throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Miller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller lands with a nice body kick.
Miller seems to have got his legs back now.
Miller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McClane's head.
McClane slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McClane scores with a kick to the midsection.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and McClane releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Miller avoids the head kick by McClane.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McClane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McClane takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane cracks Miller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McClane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miller at a distance.
Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McClane can pounce on him.
Miller is looking to land body kicks.
McClane throws out a counter right but Miller avoids it with no problem.
McClane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McClane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
McClane blocks a head kick by Miller.
McClane misses with a head kick.
Miller misses with a double jab.
McClane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
McClane lands with an uppercut that bounces Miller off the cage and back into range.
McClane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McClane throws a front kick aimed at Miller's knee but Miller avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Miller throws a jab when McClane was well out of range.
McClane jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Josh Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller tries to land a front kick but McClane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McClane moves out of range as Miller throws a body kick.
Miller looks to throw a body kick
and McClane counters with a nice kick to the body.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McClane blocks the body kick.
McClane cracks Miller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from McClane. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
McClane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McClane stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws the kick towards the body but McClane avoids it.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Miller pivots, looking for a leg kick but McClane is out of range and Miller settles back down.
McClane is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Miller had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McClane walks into a stiff left hand from Miller.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McClane checks it well.
McClane flicks out a counter leg kick but Miller steps away.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McClane.
Miller lands an overhand right.
Miller tries for a takedown but McClane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McClane is looking for the big counter here.
McClane throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Miller lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Miller.
McClane connects with a single shot there.
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McClane makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Miller really felt that one!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller shoots and misses
and McClane counters with a nice uppercut.
McClane swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Miller swings away with a body shot that misses
and McClane counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe McClane dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
Miller throws a right hand that McClane ducks under and follows up with a left that McClane also avoids with ease.
McClane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McClane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
McClane connects with an inside leg kick.
McClane sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Miller connects with a high kick.
Miller checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Miller.
McClane let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McClane lands a nice shot to the body.
McClane throws a head kick that misses
and Miller counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
McClane cracks Miller with a good jab.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller shoots for a takedown but McClane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by McClane.
McClane scores with a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Miller - that will leave a mark!
McClane slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but McClane shows good takedown defense.
McClane stuffs the takedown.
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McClane counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Miller lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Miller.
Joe McClane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McClane lands a left and a right that send Miller crashing to the mat, dazed. McClane thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Josh Miller has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from McClane tenderised Miller's leg. Miller is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
and McClane counters with a good, hard body kick but Miller shrugs it off.
McClane pushes Miller away with a front kick.
McClane lands with a nice body kick.
McClane lands a nice looking body shot.
Miller throws a head kick but McClane moves out of range.
McClane punishes Miller's body with a nice straight punch.
Miller throws a poor cross that misses
and McClane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick from McClane lands but Miller takes it in his stride.
McClane scores with a crisp jab that stopped Miller in his tracks.
Miller takes a kick to the side of the head.
McClane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but McClane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McClane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McClane lands a nice looking body shot.
Miller tries for a takedown but McClane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane cracks the inside of Miller's front leg.
Miller misses with a kick to the body
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McClane works the jab nicely.
McClane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McClane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McClane lands a slapping body shot.
Miller will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Miller throws a right hand that misses
and McClane counters with a low kick, right behind Miller 's knee.
McClane avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McClane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McClane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Miller steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McClane. That one must have hurt.
A good leg kick by McClane.
McClane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McClane scores with a shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Miller might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane stuns Miller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McClane lands a big head kick that sends Miller tumbling to the mat! McClane takes a step backwards and waves Miller back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McClane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from McClane.
Miller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McClane missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McClane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Miller.
Miller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McClane scores with a hook to the body. Miller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miller tries to land a body kick
and McClane counters with a left to the body.
Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McClane counters with a stiff right hand.
McClane is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Miller rather than just go for the knockout.
Miller throws a combination that misses
and McClane counters with a thumping low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller misses with a straight left.
McClane with a jab.
McClane lands with a good body shot.
Miller lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McClane backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe McClane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Josh Miller's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McClane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Miller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Miller throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McClane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McClane misses with a wild combination.
Miller misses with a body kick.
Miller is looking to land body kicks.
McClane lands a body shot.
Miller throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McClane counters with a nice leg kick.
McClane blocks a head kick by Miller.
McClane now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McClane flicks out a counter leg kick but Miller steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
McClane digs a good hook to Miller's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McClane throws a head kick that misses.
McClane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miller's head backwards.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McClane circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McClane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miller with a body shot.
Miller looks for the body kick but McClane saw that one coming.
Miller throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McClane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Miller. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. McClane does a little dance to reset his feet.
McClane is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks.
McClane lands a glancing blow to the side of Miller's head.
McClane moves out of range of the strikes.
Joe McClane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller looks for the body kick but McClane saw that one coming.
McClane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McClane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Miller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McClane cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.
Miller avoids a kick to the body.
Miller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
McClane now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Miller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a combination that misses
and McClane counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McClane thumps Miller with a low kick.
Miller shoots in for a double leg but McClane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McClane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miller with a body shot.
McClane jabs Miller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McClane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller looks to land a body kick but McClane moved away.
Miller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McClane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McClane lands with a kick to the ribs.
McClane's corner calls for a 1-2. McClane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McClane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Miller throws a body kick that misses
and McClane counters with a nice kick to the body.
McClane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McClane throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Josh Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McClane misses with a low kick.
Miller throws a right hand that McClane ducks under and follows up with a left that McClane also avoids with ease.
Despite the aggression on McClane's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McClane lands a head shot.
Miller misses with the combination.
McClane misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Miller does no damage.
Miller misses with a lunging right hand
and McClane counters with a straight right hand.
Miller misses with a takedown
and McClane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Miller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A solid body kick from Miller.
Josh Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McClane cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe McClane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McClane has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe McClane!
After winning the bout, Joe McClane thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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