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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, James Miller!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson wants to clinch.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stevenson shoots in but Miller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stevenson is looking to clinch.
Stevenson tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Stevenson.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Steven Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stevenson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Miller forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stevenson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stevenson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stevenson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
Miller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miller pushing down on Stevenson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stevenson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking for a kimura here.
Miller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stevenson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stevenson is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
Miller trying to pass the guard but Stevenson defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stevenson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson actively working from the bottom here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stevenson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stevenson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Stevenson is keeping the position.
Miller advances to half guard.
Miller wants to pass to mount but Stevenson is defending the position.
Stevenson moves into full guard.
Stevenson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevenson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevenson is keeping the position for now.
Stevenson striking off his back but it's not causing Miller any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson trying to control the position.
Miller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stevenson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Miller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
Miller closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stevenson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stevenson wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.
Stevenson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stevenson is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stevenson trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
Miller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Stevenson manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
Stevenson trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stevenson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stevenson actively working from the bottom here.
Miller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stevenson is just riding it out for now. Miller eventually gives up the hold.
Stevenson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stevenson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miller trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Stevenson is keeping the position.
James Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stevenson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard.
Stevenson prevents Miller from getting back to his feet.
Stevenson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevenson passes Miller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller actively working from the bottom here.
Miller is not content to let Stevenson control the position.
Stevenson prevents Miller from standing back up.
Stevenson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miller defending well though.
Stevenson is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses
and Miller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stevenson's guard.
Miller landing some decent shots from guard.
Stevenson has his foot on Miller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miller works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller pushes down on Stevenson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stevenson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller is looking for a kimura here.
Miller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miller is pressing down on Stevenson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stevenson is holding on for now.
Stevenson wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stevenson tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller avoids the head kick by Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stevenson misses with a head kick.
Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Miller blocks a head kick by Stevenson.
Stevenson gets caught flat footed, as Miller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stevenson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevenson is retaining full guard.
Stevenson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miller drops back looking for a leg! Stevenson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stevenson manages to kick Miller off! Miller jumps back into Stevenson's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stevenson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stevenson has his foot on Miller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miller works his way back into a safe position though.
Stevenson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
Stevenson looking for a sweep. Not yet Stevenson, not yet.
Miller drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stevenson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stevenson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stevenson!
Stevenson trying to control the position but Miller is working away.
Miller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Miller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stevenson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stevenson trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Stevenson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stevenson trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stevenson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Steven Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stevenson pushing down on Miller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
Stevenson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miller sees it coming and defends easily.
Miller gets back to full guard.
Stevenson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is pressing down on Stevenson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miller looking to control.
Stevenson postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.
Stevenson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stevenson tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Miller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller looking for a guillotine here but Stevenson defends easily.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stevenson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Miller.
I've got Miller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Miller!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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