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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Miles (ranked 6433 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Rowler (ranked 8539 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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155 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Caleb Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Rowler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Miles kicks Rowler off and gets back to his feet.
Miles fails with a takedown attempt.
Rowler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miles wants to control from the top but Rowler keeps moving.
Miles wants to pass the guard but Rowler is keeping the position.
Miles trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rowler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miles is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rowler trying to keep a closed guard but Miles is proving a slippery customer.
Miles is stalling in the full guard.
Miles throws a big elbow that misses.
Miles controlling from the top position.
Rowler keeping moving, preventing Miles from controlling successfully.
Rowler is trying to control the position but Miles postures up.
Miles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rowler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Miles seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rowler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Miles was covering up waiting for the punch and Rowler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Miles has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rowler is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Rowler managing to block the knees to the body from Miles.
Miles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rowler prevents it.
Miles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rowler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Miles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rowler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles is trying to trip Rowler. He has hold of a leg but Rowler is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Miles persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rowler trying to control the position.
Rowler is looking to stand up but Miles isn't so interested in that idea.
Rowler throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rowler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rowler keeping moving, preventing Miles from controlling successfully.
Miles is really struggling to control Rowler but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rowler trying to control the position.
Miles trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rowler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miles is looking to pass into half guard but Rowler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rowler is in guard.
Rowler wants to control from the top but Miles keeps moving.
Miles is wriggling around but Rowler manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miles is trying to stand up here but Rowler is controlling him well.
Miles kicks off Rowler and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Miles dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rowler works the jab nicely.
Miles darts in looking for a takedown but Rowler gets double underhooks and turns Miles into the cage.
Rowler pushes Miles up against the cage in a clinch.
Miles is working for takedown but Rowler is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miles has picked Rowler up - he's going for a ride! Miles dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rowler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miles is looking to take a break and control but Rowler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowler holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Caleb Miles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miles performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rowler looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Miles seems content to control.
Miles trying to control the action but Rowler is working from the bottom.
Rowler is looking for a sweep. Miles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miles lands with a punch from half guard.
Rowler wants to get back to full guard.
Rowler wants to control but Miles is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rowler wants to get back to full guard.
Miles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rowler is trying to maintain the position but Miles is very close to passing his half guard.
Miles keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Miles's head coaches at Cozad MMA Los Angeles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rowler's waist but Rowler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miles off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Miles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miles shoots in for a takedown but Rowler shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miles closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rowler did well to prevent Miles getting side control.
Rowler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miles trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rowler is trying to control the position but Miles postures up.
Rowler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miles is one step ahead there.
Miles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rowler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rowler wants to stand but Miles is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles connects with a couple of short punches.
Miles stopping the sweep attempt from Rowler.
Miles tries to free his leg and advance position but Rowler is retaining full guard.
Rowler wants to get back to his feet but Miles is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rowler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rowler wants to stand and escape but Miles is having none of it.
Rowler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miles controls the pace.
Miles trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nick Rowler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miles avoids the head kick by Rowler.
Miles is looking for a counter combo.
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.
Rowler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rowler shoots in and bounces Miles off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rowler is standing up over Miles. Miles looks to escape but Rowler dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miles bucks up and tries to throw Rowler off but instead Rowler has got his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Rowler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Miles shoots in looking for a takedown. Rowler tries to sprawl out of it but Miles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rowler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Miles closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rowler circles away.
Rowler closes the distance and pushes Miles back into the cage.
Rowler gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Miles regains guard.
Miles wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rowler manages to pass to side control.
Miles is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles pushes Rowler off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miles lands a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rowler throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Miles trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rowler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Miles trying to control but Rowler is working from the bottom.
Miles tries to free his leg and advance position but Rowler is retaining full guard.
Miles trying to control but Rowler is working from the bottom.
Miles won't allow Rowler to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles throws a strike but Rowler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rowler wants to control from the top but Miles keeps moving.
Rowler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowler stands up from Miles's guard - Rowler perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rowler takes the fight into the clinch.
Miles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rowler prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Miles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miles lands a takedown into guard.
Miles postures up.
Rowler wants to get back to his feet but Miles is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles distracts Rowler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Miles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miles not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Miles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rowler is keeping the position for now.
Miles trying to control but Rowler is working from the bottom.
Miles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rowler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rowler keeping moving, preventing Miles from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Miles throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miles working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Miles wants to pass the guard but Rowler is keeping the position.
Rowler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miles's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Rowler.
I think Rowler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Rowler!
In defeat, Caleb Miles stepped up to the mic, saying 'I let my coaches down, team down, I let myself down'.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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