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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bryton Millhouse (ranked 5681 p4p, 233 weight class) and Karak Olivios (ranked 4319 p4p, 204 weight class). Millhouse comes to the cage accompanied by Suge by DaBaby. Karak Olivios told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryton Millhouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karak Olivios!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olivios has Millhouse up against the cage in a clinch.
Millhouse stalling in the clinch but Olivios improves position.
Millhouse tries to break the clinch but Olivios is controlling the position.
Millhouse jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Olivios walks away with a smile on his face. Millhouse gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Olivios scores with a three punch combo!
Nice takedown defense from Olivios. No joy for Millhouse on that attempt.
Olivios clinches up with Millhouse and pushes him back against the cage.
Olivios wants to get back to striking at distance but Millhouse won't allow it.
Olivios has hold of one of Millhouse's legs. Millhouse is fighting the takedown attempt but Olivios gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Olivios trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Millhouse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Olivios defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Olivios accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olivios trying to control the position from guard on top but Millhouse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Millhouse trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olivios throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Millhouse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Olivios wants to get up but he can't break Millhouse's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Millhouse wants to sweep here but Olivios controlling him for the moment.
Olivios missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Olivios throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Olivios postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Millhouse throws a push kick but Olivios slaps the foot to one side.
Olivios throws a body kick that misses.
Olivios has a takedown stuffed.
Olivios's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Olivios duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olivios has taken the fight to the clinch.
Millhouse has Olivios pressed against the cage, preventing Olivios from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Olivios keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Millhouse's efforts to push away.
Olivios is looking to break free of the clinch but Millhouse has double underhooks.
Olivios wants to get back to striking at distance but Millhouse won't allow it.
Olivios jumps into guard, dragging Millhouse to the mat.
Olivios is pulling down on Millhouse's head to control his posture.
Olivios keeping moving, preventing Millhouse from controlling successfully.
Millhouse looking to pass the guard.
Olivios is controlling Millhouse's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olivios is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Millhouse is controlling him.
Millhouse trying to control but Olivios is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Millhouse has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Olivios has control of Millhouse's left arm, preventing Millhouse from doing any damage.
Millhouse won't allow Olivios to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Millhouse misses with a series of wild punches.
Olivios shoots and misses
and Millhouse counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Millhouse takes a swing at Olivios's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Olivios, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olivios throws a shot to the body.
Olivios lands with a good body shot.
Millhouse misses with a few strikes there.
Olivios darts in looking for a takedown but Millhouse gets double underhooks and turns Olivios into the cage.
Millhouse appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bryton Millhouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karak Olivios.
Millhouse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olivios lands with a nice combination. Millhouse backs away looking to recover.
Danga de danga de dang - Olivios scores with a four punch combination!
Olivios looks winded!
Olivios fails to land the takedown.
Millhouse shoots for a takedown but Olivios saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Olivios lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Olivios is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karak Olivios dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Olivios misses with a few strikes there.
Olivios keeps the fight on the outside.
Olivios misses with the combination.
Olivios looks to land a combination. Millhouse sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Millhouse leaves Olivios with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Olivios throws a right and a left that Millhouse avoids nicely.
Olivios displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Millhouse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Millhouse checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Millhouse tries to counter by clinching up but Olivios breaks away and moves out of range.
Olivios fails with a takedown attempt.
Olivios is breathing heavily.
Millhouse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olivios shoots in for a takedown but Millhouse shows good takedown defense.
Bryton Millhouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karak Olivios.
Millhouse dives in for a single leg takedown but Olivios sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Karak Olivios seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Olivios changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Millhouse tries to avoid it but Olivios manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Millhouse to the ground. Millhouse escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Olivios.
Bryton Millhouse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Millhouse feints and then cracks Olivios's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Olivios down.
Millhouse closes the distance and clinches up with Olivios, looking for a takedown. Millhouse pushes Olivios against the cage but Olivios circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karak Olivios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Millhouse bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Millhouse working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Olivios's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Olivios tries to buck Millhouse off but Millhouse is having none of it.
Olivios is trying to control Millhouse's posture but Millhouse avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millhouse is chipping away with strikes.
Millhouse decides to stand back up.
Millhouse shoots in for a double leg but Olivios sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olivios shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Millhouse as he avoids it easily.
Millhouse drops his hands momentarily and Olivios takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Olivios fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Millhouse tries to clinch there but Olivios circles away.
Olivios throws a one two combo.
Millhouse drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Millhouse advances position into side control!
Olivios wants to get back to his feet but Millhouse is dominant here and he's now got Olivios's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olivios tries to break free.
Millhouse trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Olivios doesn't escape.
Millhouse lands punches and elbows.
Millhouse looking for the choke from the back.
Olivios has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olivios is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Millhouse off. It looks like it's working - Millhouse slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Olivios displaying calm under pressure there.
Nice takedown defense from Millhouse. No joy for Olivios on that attempt.
Olivios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olivios just misses with a punch to the body.
Millhouse tries for a takedown but Olivios sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millhouse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Olivios lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Olivios throws a right and a left that both miss.
Millhouse tries to clinch there but Olivios circles away.
Millhouse shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Olivios kicks Millhouse off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olivios lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Olivios throws a series of punches but Millhouse moves out of range.
Millhouse seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Millhouse throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Millhouse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Olivios as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karak Olivios showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Olivios.
Millhouse stuffs the takedown.
Millhouse fails with a takedown attempt.
Olivios swinging wildly here.
Olivios is trying hard to land a takedown here. Millhouse sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Millhouse shoots for a double leg takedown but Olivios sprawls well. He's pushed Millhouse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millhouse attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Millhouse darts in looking for a takedown but Olivios gets double underhooks and turns Millhouse into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryton Millhouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olivios shoots in for a double leg but Millhouse sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Olivios gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Millhouse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olivios throws a one two combo.
Olivios moves into range and connects with a jab.
Olivios clinches.
Olivios wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Millhouse keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Olivios's efforts to push away.
Millhouse throws an elbow but it misses.
Millhouse tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Olivios lands with a short shot to the head.
Millhouse prevents Olivios from breaking the clinch.
Millhouse wants to take the fight to the mat but Olivios manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Millhouse tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olivios breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Millhouse leaves Olivios with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Millhouse as Olivios shoots in.
Olivios fails with the takedown.
Millhouse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Olivios circles away.
Olivios rushes Millhouse and presses him up against the cage.
Millhouse on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Olivios is trying to force a seperation but Millhouse has the dominant position.
Millhouse drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Olivios gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olivios successfully pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millhouse postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Millhouse sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Millhouse tries to free his leg and advance position but Olivios is retaining full guard.
Olivios keeping moving, preventing Millhouse from controlling successfully.
Olivios pulls Millhouse in close to prevent any damage.
Millhouse wants to stand but Olivios is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Millhouse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Millhouse wants to stand but Olivios has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Olivios displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Olivios blocks the body kick.
Olivios is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Millhouse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Olivios paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Millhouse throws a right and a left that Olivios avoids nicely.
Olivios unleashes a big counter combination but Millhouse bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bryton Millhouse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karak Olivios is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Olivios lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Millhouse backs up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karak Olivios comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Olivios 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karak Olivios!
A relieved looking Karak Olivios thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Bryton Millhouse stepped up to the mic, saying 'We'll be back better and stronger next. Just got to get back into the gym and start working.'.
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