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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alphonse Miller (ranked 24516 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Chudov (ranked 5188 p4p, 0 weight class). Alphonse Miller has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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178 cm
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215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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185 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Inexperienced |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alphonse Miller! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Chudov! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chudov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Chudov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working. Miller is looking for a sweep. Chudov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chudov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Miller tries to roll over but Chudov keeps him under control. Chudov trying to mount his opponent but Miller defends it. Miller could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miller is trying to get back to full guard. Miller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chudov is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chudov is trying to control the action in half guard but Miller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Miller wants to improve his position but Chudov is controlling well.
Chudov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head. Miller scores with a few weak punches.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Chudov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chudov on the ground. Miller wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chudov looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Miller is in close to Chudov's body, working some short punches and elbows. Chudov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Miller working some strikes from top position. Chudov pushes Miller off and scrambles back to his feet.
Chudov throws a body kick that misses and Miller counters with a good low kick that Chudov was not able to check. Chudov misses with a combination
and Miller counters with a shoot takedown. Chudov fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chudov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Miller is now in half guard. Chudov is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Miller slips a nice elbow through Chudov's hands, connecting with Chudov's forehead. Miller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chudov is just riding it out for now. Miller eventually gives up the hold. Miller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Miller is looking for a kimura but Chudov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miller to get the leverage. Miller working over Chudov with some ground and pound. Chudov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Chudov regains full guard. Nicely done. Chudov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Chudov looks winded! Miller landing some decent shots from guard. Chudov 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 with a nice head shot there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Miller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonse Miller dominated that round. 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.
Miller instigates a clinch. Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chudov can do to turn this around? A short left from Miller. Chudov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Miller clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Miller manages to escape to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chudov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Miller is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Chudov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Miller drags the fight down to the ground.
Miller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Miller working Chudov over with strikes. Miller blocks the strikes from Chudov.
Miller blocks the strikes from Chudov.
Miller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Miller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Nice strikes from Miller there. Chudov is looking to improve his position.
Chudov is breathing heavily. Miller slips a nice elbow through Chudov's hands, connecting with Chudov's forehead. Alphonse Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Miller is looking for a kimura but Chudov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miller to get the leverage. Miller is working for a kimura but Chudov is defending it quite comfortably.
Chudov wants to get back to full guard but Miller has passed into side control. Chudov is looking to get back to his feet here but Miller is keeping cool and he's managed to take Chudov's back. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Miller avoiding Chudov 's attempts to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chudov rolls, trying to escape but Miller keeps control of the position.
Miller is not going to allow Chudov to sit and survive in this position. Chudov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Miller's arms. Miller is looking for the choke from the back position but Chudov is controlling his hands well. Chudov is trying to break free.
Miller is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chudov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Miller is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Miller throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Chudov!
Chudov is trying to stand back up. Miller punches Chudov on the ear. Chudov is holding on to Miller 's glove but Miller gets free and slips his arm under Chudov 's chin. This could be big trouble! Yes, Chudov is tapping furiously and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alphonse 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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RATING
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