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Event:
AD450: Iron Machine Gun
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1# Burns misses the shot to the body. A little feinted left hand from Miller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Burns throws a nice outside leg kick. Burns's coach down at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Burns's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Burns cracks Miller with an open hand slap. Miller throws a body shot but no joy. Burns jabs Miller to the body, keeping him at a distance. Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Miller thows a leg kick but Burns checks it and Burns counters with a left to the body. Miller takes one to the side of the head.
Burns goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Miller thows a left - swing and a miss! Burns throws a jab when Miller was well out of range. Miller throws a right hand that misses
and Burns counters with a nice body kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Miller takes one to the chin there. A swing and a miss from Burns. Miller looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range. A decent looking body kick lands there for Burns. Burns throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Miller keeps Burns at a distance using the push kick. #T1# The crowd cheers as Burns lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miller doesn't seem phased though. Miller looks to land a body kick but Burns moved away. Burns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Burns keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns throws out a counter right but Miller avoids it with no problem. Miller throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Burns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miller's hands. Miller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burns. Miller throws a hook to the side of Burns's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Burns lands with a nice body kick. Miller misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burns darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Miller tries to clinch up but Burns circles away and keeps his distance. Despite the aggression on Burns's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Miller misses with a body kick. Burns lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Miller misses with a straight right. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Miller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns. Burns obviously looking to wear him down.
Miller wants to clinch.#T2# Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns 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. Miller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miller's hands. Burns lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice combination there by Miller.
Burns lands a head kick!
Miller throws a body shot but no joy. Johnny Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jab by Miller. A jab lands there for Miller.#ROC# Burns is rocked! Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Brady Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Miller blocks a head kick by Burns.
Burns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Burns throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
A jab from Miller finds it's way through Burns's defenses. Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?#T3##CL# Miller drives through and clinches with Burns against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Burns.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns. Miller misses with a hook from the clinch. Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns seems to have recovered his senses. Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns lands a body shot in the clinch.
Miller misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns. Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Burns.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it. Burns tries for a takedown. No joy.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body. Miller misses with a body punch.
Burns trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Burns. Burns lands with a short shot to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch. Miller throws a head punch that misses. #T4# A short right from Burns. A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land. Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns misses with an elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Burns obliges. Miller is breathing heavily. Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2# Burns has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Miller is trying to keep an underhook but Burns manages to get the takedown into half guard. Burns sitting and controlling from the half guard. Burns is looking to advance position but Miller won't allow it. Burns stalling. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2# Burns looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Burns dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Burns goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand. Burns keeps Miller at a distance using the push kick. 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 stalks Burns and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Burns's face. Burns staggers backwards, shaken. Burns cracks Miller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns. Burns jabs Miller to the body, keeping him at a distance. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Miller throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it. Burns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Miller loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.#T1# Decent striking displayed by Burns there. Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Burns's jab looks to have found its range, popping Miller under the eye. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burns, as that shot connected.
Miller slips under a jab. Miller is looking to slow Burns down with leg kicks. A big left from Burns misses. Miller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns. A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet. Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Burns throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Burns blocks a jab. Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Miller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. A slapping body kick lands there for Burns. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Miller closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2# Burns stalks Miller and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Miller's face. Miller staggers backwards, shaken.#TD2# Burns shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Burns was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Burns is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Miller stuck in half guard on the bottom here. A lull in the action here as Burns stalls from top position. Burns throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Miller works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T3# Miller tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control. Burns is keen to just control but Miller is a slippery customer. Burns is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Burns trying to mount his opponent but Miller defends it. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Burns performing his best blanket impression for a moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Burns wants to advance to full mount but Miller doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Miller keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Burns scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Burns tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot. Burns connects with the punch. A left lands for Burns. Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target. Miller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick. Burns ducks right into an uppercut from Miller. Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns. Miller tries to clinch but Burns is having none of it. Miller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Miller lands a really nice looking cross but Burns seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Burns cracks Miller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Brady Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup. Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1# Burns cracks Miller with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2# Miller gets tackled into the cage by Burns. Burns maintains the clinch. Miller dodges an elbow strike from Burns.
A shot in the inside from Burns. Miller misses with a hook from the clinch. Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Brady Burns seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Burns tries to score a body lock takedown but Miller shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Burns throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Miller throws a head punch that misses. Burns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burns scores with a nice hook to the head. Burns blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns scores with a shoulder strike. Johnny Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Burns blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Burns with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A hook to the body from Miller.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns. Nice elbow from Burns. Miller takes an elbow to the temple. A short left from Burns. Burns lands an uppercut. Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Burns is working for takedown but Miller is calmly controlling the position for now. Burns lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards. Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted 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. Miller throws a head punch that misses. Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Burns. Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3# Miller takes an elbow to the temple. Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside. Burns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Millers head. Burns blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Miller.
Burns lands a nice uppercut. Nice body punch from Burns - that landed with a thud.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Burns tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it. Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Burns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right from Miller on the inside. Burns lands an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Burns blocks a body shot from Miller. Burns lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards. #T4# Burns misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns. Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns's elbow. A shot in the inside from Burns. #ROC2# Miller is rocked! Burns creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Miller with a big uppercut! Miller tries to clinch up but Burns pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Miller to the mat! Miller covers up and Burns unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brady Burns! Brady Burns thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AD432: Army of fighters
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1# Miller throws a body shot but no joy. Miller misses with a looping right. Jaako Turkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Turkinen misses with a straight right. Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Turkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Miller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Miller drops his hands momentarily and Turkinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Miller misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2# Turkinen gets in close and instigates a clinch. Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Turkinen lands a hook to the side of the head. Turkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Miller working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turkinen throws a head punch that misses. Turkinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Turkinen fails to land. 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! Turkinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miller. Miller misses with the head strike.
Miller working aggressively here.
#T1# Turkinen throws a head punch that misses. Miller tries to throw a body punch but Turkinen avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Turkinen.
A short right from Turkinen on the inside. Miller is leaning against Turkinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turkinen lands a body punch. Turkinen has Miller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Miller lands with a left to the head. Miller misses with a short punch on the inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Turkinen. Turkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards. Good body shot from Turkinen.
A shot in the inside from Turkinen. A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land. Turkinen lands with a left to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Turkinen lands with a light punch inside. Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut. Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head. A right handed body shot lands from Turkinen.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land. #T2# Turkinen tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Turkinen scores with a shoulder strike. Miller misses with some punches.
Turkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow. Miller scores with a nice hook to the head. Miller throws a head punch that misses. Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Turkinen controls his hands.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside. Turkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turkinen. Turkinen lands on the inside with an uppercut. Turkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Miller misses with a hook from the clinch. Turkinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turkinen scores with a shoulder strike. Turkinen blocking some punches.
Turkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Miller blocking some punches.
Turkinen lands a right hand. #T3# Turkinen misses with a body punch.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller. Miller misses with some punches.
Turkinen tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turkinen's elbow. A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller. A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land. Turkinen blocking some punches.
Miller takes a shot to the head. Miller working aggressively here.
Miller throws a head punch that misses. Miller misses with a short punch on the inside. Miller prevents a body shot from Turkinen. Miller throws a head punch that misses. A right hand to the body from Turkinen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turkinen. Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller working aggressively here.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turkinen misses with the head strike.
#T4# Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Turkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller. Miller misses with the head strike.
Miller lands an uppercut. Turkinen misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Miller scores with a shot to the side of Turkinen's head. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Miller misses with a hook from the clinch. Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Turkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turkinen lands a body shot. Turkinen lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller. A short right from Turkinen. Turkinen prevents a body shot from Miller. #TD2# Turkinen tightens his grip and picks Miller up, before dumping him to the ground. Miller manages to land in guard. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Turkinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turkinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaako Turkinen dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Turkinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Turkinen jabs at Miller's body. Turkinen closes the distance and lands a one-two. Turkinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Turkinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Miller throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Turkinen. Turkinen moves into range and connects with a jab. Miller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. 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! Turkinen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Turkinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Miller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Turkinen lands with a hook. Miller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Miller is looking to clinch. Miller looks to clinch and Turkinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miller thinking. Miller throws a jab when Turkinen was well out of range. Turkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Miller wants to clinch up but Turkinen keeps it at a distance. Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1# Turkinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Miller takes one on the button. No luck with that takedown attempt from Turkinen. Turkinen connects with a jab. Miller moves away from the strike by Turkinen. Miller misses with a head kick.
Turkinen cracks Miller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Turkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkinen stuns Miller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Miller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Miller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Turkinen on the side of the head. Jaako Turkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup. Turkinen moves out of range of the body kick from Miller.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miller. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Turkinen connects with a jab. Miller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Nice jab there from Turkinen. Miller needs to keep his hands up - Turkinen had a free shot at his head there. Miller lands a jab. Turkinen avoids a kick to the body.
Turkinen moves out of range as Miller throws a body kick.
Miller takes one to the chin there. Miller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turkinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Miller throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Turkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller. Miller throws a head kick but Turkinen moves out of range.
Turkinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turkinen. Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Turkinen moves out of range easily. #T3# Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turkinen. Turkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Johnny Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Miller throws the left hand but Turkinen avoids the punch easily. Miller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2# Turkinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Turkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Miller misses with some punches.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid it. Turkinen gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turkinens head. Turkinen lands on the inside with an uppercut. Turkinen lands a shot to the body. Turkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Turkinen misses with a body punch.
Turkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Turkinen.
Turkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turkinen. #T4# 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! Turkinen misses with a body punch.
Turkinen misses with a body punch.
Turkinen is working Miller over against the cage. Turkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2# Turkinen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Miller can't fight it off and eventually Turkinen manages to take the fight to the floor. Miller looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Turkinen is working Miller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Miller controls Turkinen momentarily but Turkinen frees himself. Turkinen passes into half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Turkinen trying to mount his opponent but Miller defends it. Turkinen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaako Turkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Turkinen throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it. Miller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Miller looks for the body kick but Turkinen saw that one coming. Turkinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Turkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Turkinen lands a body shot.
Turkinen lands a nice hook to Miller's body. Miller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Turkinen throws a series of strikes that have Miller backpedaling.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Turkinen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Miller throws a hook but Turkinen avoids it easily. Turkinen misses with an uppercut. Turkinen throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Turkinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Turkinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1# Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller misses with a hook. Turkinen ducked under it nicely. Turkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Turkinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Turkinen blocks a jab. Turkinen punishes Miller's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2# Turkinen darts in and clinches Miller up against the cage. Turkinen lands a right hand. Miller lands a body shot. Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turkinen working some nice short punches in the clinch. Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Turkinen misses with some punches.
Miller working aggressively here.
Turkinen lands a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Miller misses with some punches.
Turkinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards. Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid it. Johnny Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Turkinen.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside. Turkinen tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Turkinen back against the cage. Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Turkinen controls his hands.
Turkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turkinen misses with a body punch.
Turkinen tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Miller misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller. Turkinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Turkinen. Nice body punch from Miller. 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. Turkinen works on Miller's body with a couple of short punches. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller. Miller misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Turkinen. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller. Miller misses with some punches.
Miller is leaning against Turkinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3# A nice left hand lands by Turkinen.
A head punch on the inside from Turkinen fails to land. Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turkinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Miller lands with a right to the head. A nice left hand lands by Turkinen.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turkinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD2# Turkinen lands a takedown into guard.
Turkinen distracts Miller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Turkinen connects with a couple of short punches. Turkinen stands up over Miller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Turkinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Turkinen stands and throws Miller's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4# 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! Turkinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working. Miller seems a little lost for a moment, as Turkinen dominates the positioning. Turkinen working the body and head with strikes. Miller is looking for a sweep. Turkinen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Turkinen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Miller to see if he's OK. Turkinen wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight! Jaako Turkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Turkinen 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaako Turkinen! A very excited looking Jaako Turkinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
AD427: Bad Blood
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1# Miller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blye. Blye scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL# Blye pushes Miller up against the cage in a clinch. Miller prevents Blye from breaking the clinch.#BC# Blye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller staying out of range there. Blye moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off. Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Miller closes the distance and clinches. Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Blye lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Miller misses with some punches.
Blye blocking some punches.
Miller working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Miller.
Blye tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. This has been an exciting period of action! Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Blye.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land. Miller scores with a shot to the side of Blye's head. Miller tries to throw a body punch but Blye avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage. #T1# Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD# Blye lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Blye wants to free his trapped foot but Miller is holding on for dear life with his legs. Miller is staying active underneath Blye, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Blye scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Miller is not content to let Blye control the position. Blye tries to pass to full mount but Miller defends it. Blye slips a nice elbow through Miller's hands, connecting with Miller's forehead. Miller works his way to full guard. Good work. Miller wants to sweep here but Blye controlling him for the moment. Blye postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Blye throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2# Blye throws a big right hand that misses. Blye lands a couple of decent looking shots. Blye tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard. Blye postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Miller is trying to keep Blye in close.
Miller might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blye haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Blye is in close to Miller's body, working some short punches and elbows. Blye is pushing down on Miller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miller is fighting to maintain full guard but Blye has managed to sneak the leg through. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Blye drops an elbow to the side of Miller's head. Blye is thwarting Miller's attempts to control the position. Blye looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Miller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Blye not landing any meaningful shots this time. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blye in particular looking to stall.#SUB# Blye is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blye is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Miller reverses the position - he's now on top in Blye's guard. Miller won't allow Blye to sweep him here. Blye trying to control the position here. Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4# Miller being controlled here momentarily. Miller with a flurry of punches that miss. Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Blye lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Miller keeping moving, preventing Blye from controlling successfully. Blye in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blye trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Blye 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. #R2##CL2# Miller gets in close and instigates a clinch. Miller keeps control of Blye as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Blye wants a takedown.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Miller lands a body shot. Blye blocking some punches.
Blye lands with a short shot to the head. Blye misses with the head strike.
Blye pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC# Blye breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Blye throws a right and a left that both miss. Lucas Blye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Miller misses. Blye swings widly with a right hand
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Miller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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! Blye shoots in but Miller avoids the takedown attempt easily. Miller connects with a high kick. #ROC2# Blye is rocked!#T1# Blye throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily. Oh Blye is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Blye tries to clinch and Miller scores with a counter punch that sends Blye to the canvas! Miller smells blood - he's punishing Blye with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Blye has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Miller! A victorious Johnny Miller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
AD419: All you need is love
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Miller instigates a clinch. #TD# Medeiros is trying to trip Miller. He has hold of a leg but Miller is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Medeiros persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Miller controlling the position. Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet. Medeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Miller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Miller wants to sweep but no luck. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Medeiros with a nice head shot there. Medeiros trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom. Medeiros throws a big right hand that misses. #T1# Medeiros throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely. Miller keeping moving, preventing Medeiros from controlling successfully. Miller pulls Medeiros in close to his closed guard and prevents Medeiros from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2# Miller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Medeiros postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it. Medeiros wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position. Medeiros with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Medeiros loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Miller keeping moving, preventing Medeiros from controlling successfully. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Miller misses with a kick to the body.
Medeiros drops down looking for a counter takedown but Miller sprawls and moves away. Medeiros has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Miller. Miller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Miller clobbers Medeiros with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Miller throws a head kick but Medeiros moves out of range.
Medeiros misses with a takedown and Miller counters with a left and a right that stings Medeiros. Medeiros takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Johnny Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3# Miller throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Miller misses with a right hand #TD# and Medeiros counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Medeiros throws a big right hand that misses. Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy. Medeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Medeiros missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Miller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Medeiros's guard. #REVB# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Medeiros preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4# Miller throws a big elbow that misses. Miller throws an elbow that misses. Medeiros uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miller's guard. Nice move by Medeiros!#REVR# Medeiros stopping the sweep attempt from Miller. Medeiros working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet. Medeiros trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom. Miller wants to sweep but no luck. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Medeiros scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Medeiros landing some decent shots from guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Miller will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Miller gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD# and Medeiros counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Miller is looking to improve his position.
Miller keeps trying to improve his position. Medeiros wants to free his trapped foot but Miller is holding on for dear life with his legs. Medeiros thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Miller manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Medeiros scores with a decent looking elbow strike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Medeiros in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Medeiros cracks Miller with a solid left hand. Medeiros throws a big elbow that misses. Medeiros is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Medeiros has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1# Medeiros working some strikes from top position. Medeiros won't allow Miller to sweep him here. Medeiros trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom. Medeiros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now. Medeiros sitting in guard here, content to control. Miller is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Medeiros manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Medeiros keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass. #T2# Miller is still trying to improve position. Medeiros trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches. Jose Medeiros overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Miller looking to pass the guard. Miller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3# Medeiros preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Medeiros pulls Miller in to control the position. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Medeiros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller. Miller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Medeiros uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Miller throws a head kick that misses. Johnny Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Miller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Miller throws a half hearted mid kick. Medeiros tries to counter with a takedown but Miller is quick to defend against it. Miller throws a series of punches but Medeiros avoids them all with ease. Medeiros attempts a counter takedown but Miller avoids it well and moves away. Medeiros misses with a straight right. Medeiros closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miller circles away.#T4# Miller lands with a hook. Medeiros tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Medeiros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller. Medeiros attempts a counter takedown but Miller avoids it well and moves away.#TD# Medeiros scores with a takedown into Miller's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Medeiros cracks Miller with a solid left hand. Medeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Miller 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. Medeiros pushes down on Miller's leg and manages to get into half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Miller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Miller seems keen to control Medeiros's posture. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jose Medeiros will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# Miller throws a push kick but Medeiros slaps the foot to one side. Medeiros attempts a counter takedown but Miller avoids it well and moves away. Miller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Medeiros shoots for a takedown but Miller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. It seemed like Miller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Miller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Medeiros staying out of range there. Medeiros cracks Miller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Miller is looking to clinch. Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Medeiros.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Medeiros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1# Medeiros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller. Medeiros dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Medeiros bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miller's head backwards. Miller throws a body kick that misses. Medeiros avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Medeiros attempts a counter takedown but Miller avoids it well and moves away. Miller throws a sloppy head kick #TD# and Medeiros counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miller won't be happy with that. #SUB# Medeiros has hold of Miller's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Miller tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Medeiros cranks the arm and Miller screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Miller, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jose Medeiros! Jose Medeiros decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AD413: Tyler #19
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1# Miller lands a head shot. Miller works Yaj's body with a nice hook. Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj with the counter takedown but Miller avoids it easily.#TD2# Yaj shoots in and gets a takedown into Miller's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Yaj with a flurry of punches that miss. Miller 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. Miller being controlled here, momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yaj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1# Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet. Yaj wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position. Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Yaj pushes down on Miller's leg and manages to get into half guard. Yaj throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Miller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yaj is working away from the top position though. Miller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yaj. Miller trying to control but Yaj postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2# Yaj is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miller is just riding it out for now. Yaj eventually gives up the hold. Miller wants to improve his position but Yaj is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Yaj winds up and cracks Miller with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The fighters are battling for position here. Miller manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3# Yaj throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Miller keeping moving, preventing Yaj from controlling successfully. Yaj postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yaj's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Miller controls Yaj momentarily but Yaj frees himself. Yaj pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now. Yaj landing with the ground and pound. Yaj passes Miller's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4# Miller is trying to maintain the position but Yaj is very close to passing his half guard. Yaj is figuring out what he wants to do next. Yaj seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Miller is looking for a sweep. Yaj is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Miller is trying to control but Yaj manages to pass to mount!
Yaj punishing his opponent with strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Miller sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Yaj controlling the action here. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yaj connects with a nice short shot to Miller's temple. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Yaj 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. #R2# Miller scores with a spinning back kick! Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj lands with an overhand left.#TD2# Miller gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Yaj has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yaj manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Miller passes into half guard. Yaj trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Yaj's head. Yaj tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg. #T1# Yaj works his way to full guard. Good work. Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Yaj is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yaj pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage. Miller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Yaj pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage. Yaj has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Yaj working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Yaj is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Miller keeping control of the position. Yaj tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Miller manages to get to full guard.
Yaj pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now. #T3# Yaj wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving. Yaj stopping the sweep attempt from Miller. Yaj pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now. Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet. Yaj stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard. Miller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Miller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Miller throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Miller. Yaj misses with the combination.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Miller throws a one two combo.
Johnny Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Yaj throws a poor cross that misses
and Miller counters with a straight right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Miller dominated that second 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. This is the final round! #R3# Yaj avoids the head kick by Miller.
Miller tries to move into range but Yaj moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Miller misses with a hook. Yaj ducked under it nicely. Yaj throws an off balance right hand
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Miller throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2# and Yaj counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yaj manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Yaj has his hands on Miller's head, controlling the position. Miller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Yaj is trying to hold Miller in close to prevent damage but Miller has managed to pass into half guard.
Yaj is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.#T1# Yaj tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg. Miller uses his free foot to push down on Yaj's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yaj. Yaj really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Leo Yaj has got the better of the ground game so far. Miller throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Yaj is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yaj slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Miller tries to pass to full mount but Yaj defends it. Miller scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2# Yaj is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Miller winds up and cracks Yaj with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Miller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Yaj is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miller's back! Yaj keeps control of the position as Miller tries to break free.
Yaj landing with strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yaj is landing with strikes. Miller can't take much more of this.#T3# Yaj lands an elbow to the side of the head. Yaj has the hooks in. Miller is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Even with his hooks in, Yaj manages to miss with strikes from the back. Miller tries to escape but Yaj has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Yaj lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. Yaj is not going to allow Miller to sit and survive in this position. Miller is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4# Well, with Yaj on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Miller is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2# Miller is having to fend off submission attempts from Yaj, who is looking to sink in the choke. Yaj doesn't have the hooks in though and Miller manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Miller throws a big elbow that misses. Yaj looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Yaj manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
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And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Leo Yaj. I think Yaj 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Yaj! Leo Yaj thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CEC 480
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1# Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Kummola counters with a stiff right hand. Kummola throws a jab when Miller was well out of range. A countering left hand to the body from Miller misses. Miller with a hook. A decent looking body kick lands there for Miller. Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL# Kummola forces Miller back against the cage and clinches. Miller scores with a shoulder strike. Miller blocking some punches.
Miller lands a left hand.
Kummola has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kummola. Kummola blocking some punches.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kummola blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kummola lands with a left to the head. Kummola definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Miller lands a body shot. Kummola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kummola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kummola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kummola blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut. Kummola has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kummola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards. Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kummola backwards. Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Kummola.
Miller prevents a body shot from Kummola. Kummola lands a shoulder strike. Miller tries to throw a body punch but Kummola avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage. Kummola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body. Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Kummola.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kummola's elbow. A short right from Kummola. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kummola has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Kummola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Kummola.
#T2# Kummola misses with a hook from the clinch. Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Kummola controls his hands.
Kummola blocking some punches.
Kummola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller. Kummola lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kummola lands with a left to the head. Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Kummola controls his hands.
Kummola misses with a hook from the clinch. Miller digs a right hand into Kummola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kummola's gas tank. Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Kummola uses good head movement to avoid it. Miller misses with some punches.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Kummola. Kummola prevents a body shot from Miller. Miller lands an uppercut. Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Kummola.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller. Kummola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3# Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller. Kummola misses with a short punch on the inside. Kummola working aggressively here.
Miller lands a shoulder strike. Kummola blocking some punches.
Kummola throws a head punch that misses. Miller works on Kummola's body with a couple of short punches. Kummola throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller. Kummola lands a left hand.
A short left from Kummola. Kummola blocking some punches.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land. Miller blocks a body shot from Kummola. #TD# Miller is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kummola is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Miller to the mat. Miller regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. 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 throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T4# Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB# Kummola looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miller passes into side control.
Miller lands some shots froms side control. Kummola is working to avoid the ground and pound but Miller connects with a decent elbow. Miller works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Miller throwing shots but missing, from side control. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kummola gets back to half guard. Kummola is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Miller will probably get the nod. That's time! Kummola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Kummola slips a jab from Miller. Miller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kummola backing away here, and Miller unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Kale Kummola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kummola throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Miller counters with a three punch combo that has Kummola backing up. Kummola nods at Miller to acknowledge the strikes. Miller tries to work over Kummola's front leg with a kick but Kummola checks it. Kummola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller. Kummola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miller counters with a one-two to the body. Miller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kummola.
A little jabbing left from Miller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Miller throws a one two combo.
#TD# Kummola looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Miller wants to get back to full guard. Kummola is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Kummola stops Miller from getting back to his feet.
#T1# Kummola trying to control from half guard but Miller is working away. Kummola prevents Miller from improving his position. Kummola is controlling the pace.
Miller missing with punches from the bottom.
Kummola lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Kummola lands with a punch from half guard. Miller is looking for a sweep. Kummola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Kummola lands strikes from half guard. Miller is trying to get back to full guard. Kummola moves nicely into side control. #T3# Miller is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Kummola is chipping away with strikes.
Kummola lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Miller down.
#ES2# Miller throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Kummola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kummola looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miller is fending him off so far but Kummola persists. Nope, Miller circles away and we're back to standing. Kummola jabbing away but nothing is landing. Johnny Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup. Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kummola misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4# Miller throws a lazy head kick #TD# and Kummola decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Miller's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kummola trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom. Kummola has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Miller 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. Miller is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Kummola passes into half guard. Miller is not content to let Kummola control the position. Kale Kummola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Miller is pressing down on Kummola's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD# Kummola feints and as Miller raises his hands in defense, Kummola changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2# Miller has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kummola off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Miller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Kummola changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Kummola moves out of range as Miller strikes. Kummola jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL# Kummola clinches up against the cage. Miller blocks an uppercut.
Miller lands a body shot. Miller prevents a body shot from Kummola. A head punch on the inside from Kummola fails to land. Kummola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miller or not. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A short right from Miller. Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kummola backwards. Kummola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Kummola. Kummola lands with a right to the head. #T1# Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kummola's elbow. Miller misses with a hook from the clinch. Kummola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kummola lands with a light punch inside. A short right from Kummola on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller. Miller blocks an uppercut.
Kummola blocking some punches.
Kummola lands a nice uppercut. Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kummola's elbow. Kummola scores with a shoulder strike. Kummola lands a hook to the side of the head. Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Kummola controls his hands.
Kummola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Kummola. Kummola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller. Kale Kummola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kummola working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kummola can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Kummola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kummola swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it. Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller. Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kummola's elbow. Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Kummola controls his hands.
Kummola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow. A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller. Miller scores with a nice hook to the head. Kummola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kummola's elbow. Kummola misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Miller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kummola blocks an uppercut.
Kummola has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Kummola wants a takedown.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Miller tries a body shot but Kummola blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller. Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kummola tries for a takedown but Miller manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kale Kummola. That's going to take a lot out of him. A hook to the body from Kummola.
Miller prevents a body shot from Kummola. Miller misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land. Kummola prevents a body shot from Miller. Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Miller lands with a left to the head. #T4# Miller prevents a body shot from Kummola. Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kummola can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Kummola fails to land. 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! Kummola misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Miller.
Miller lands an uppercut. Kummola digs a right hand into Miller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miller's gas tank. Miller blocks a body shot from Kummola. Kummola swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it. Kummola blocks an uppercut.
Miller tries a body shot but Kummola blocks it.
Kummola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kummola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kummola gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kummola misses with a punch to the body.
Kummola misses with a short punch on the inside. Kummola misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kale Kummola. I think Miller 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Miller! Our winner, Johnny Miller, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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CEC 474
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1# Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Miller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Jamison tries to land a front kick but Miller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. As Jamison looks to move away, Miller throws a big counter combo but Jamison just gets out of the way. Jamison pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jamison throws a body shot but no joy. A looping hook to the body misses from Jamison. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet. Miller throws a poor cross that misses
and Jamison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jamison lands with a nice body punch. Jamison throws a body kick that misses and Miller counters with a nice uppercut. Jamison avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Miller throws a poor cross that misses
and Jamison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've been informed that Jamison has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Jamison throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily. Jamison ducks under a wild hook from Miller. Miller throws a low kick but Jamison moves out of range easily. Jamison bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miller's head backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Miller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jamison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller. Miller swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Jamison lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1# Jamison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jamison. Jamison slips a jab from Miller. Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller misses with a left hand and Jamison counters with a left to the body. Miller blocks a head kick by Jamison.
Miller throws a leg kick but Jamison checks it. Miller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight. Jamison avoids the head kick by Miller.
Miller swings for the body but Jamison moves out of range.
Jamison connects with a solid leg kick. Miller tries to move into range but Jamison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Jamison moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off. Miller throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jamison's head. A solid leg kick lands there for Jamison.
#T2# Jamison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller. It looked like Miller was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jamison misses with a looping left. Johnny Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jamison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller throwing a counter right hand but Jamison manages to avoid it. A jab from Miller misses. A jab lands there for Jamison. Miller lands a jab to the head.
Miller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Jamison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Miller. That's going to slow Jamison down. Miller catches Jamison with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Miller tries to score with a low kick but Jamison moves his leg out of the way. A head kick misses from Jamison. Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jamison. Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jamison manages to avoid it. Jamison appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Miller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T3# Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jamison throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Miller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jamison's head backwards. Jamison lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jamison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Miller steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jamison. That one must have hurt. Jamison's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jamison duly obliges. Jamison works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jamison.
Jamison avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Jamison is trying to counter with his kicks. Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jamison can pounce on him.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jamison. This has been an exciting period of action! Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Jamison counters with a nice low kick that buckles Miller's knee momentarily. Jamison avoids a kick to the body.
Jamison blocks a low kick nicely. Jamison misses with a head kick.
Miller seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4# Miller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sloppy strikes from Jamison. Those never looked like landing. Jamison throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jamison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miller with a body shot. Miller staying out of range there. Miller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Jamison throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily. Miller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jamison's calf. Miller takes a swing at Jamison's ribcage but misses. Miller misses with a low kick as Jamison jumps back. Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jamison counters with a lovely straight right hand! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Miller throws a head kick that misses and Jamison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jamison needs to keep his hands up - Miller had a free shot at his head there. An inside leg kick lands from Jamison. A looping hook to the body misses from Jamison. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Jamison dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Jamison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller. Jamison looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range. Miller misses with a head kick.
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. Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jamison. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet. Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jamison staying out of range there. Jamison looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range. Miller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Miller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jamison. Jamison throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it. Jamison misses with an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jamison swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Jamison has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jamison circles away quickly and effectively. Jamison moves out of range of the leg kick from Miller. Jamison throws a fast counter high kick but Miller manages to duck under it in time. Jamison sizes up Miller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2# Jamison moves into the clinch.#T1# Jamison swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it. Jamison throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jamison. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jamison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Jamison scores with an uppercut up the middle. Jamison lands with a short shot to the head. Jamison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Miller on the inside. Jamison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller works on Jamison's body with a couple of short punches. Jamison tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Jamison back against the cage. #BC2# Jamison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller avoids the body shot from Jamison.
Jamison cracks Miller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Jamison just misses with a punch to the body.
Jamison moves away from the strike by Miller. #T2# Miller is looking to chop away at Jamison's legs. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Miller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jamison is able to avoid easily. Miller throws a leg kick which misses Jamison's front leg but catches the back leg as Jamison tries to avoid it. Miller cracks a nice hook into Jamison's ribs. The fighters circling - Jamison throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jamison avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller connects with a leg kick. Jamison looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Jamison moves out of range of the body kick. Jamison punishes Miller's body with a nice straight punch. Jamison catches Miller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Jamison slips under a jab from Miller. Jamison looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Jamison is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks. Miller looks to land a right hand but Jamison moved out of range.#T3# Jamison is looking to land body kicks. Jamison looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Jamison lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jamison punishes Miller's body with a nice straight punch. A big left from Jamison misses. Jamison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Miller throws out a leg kick but Jamison moves out of range and Miller only half commits. Jamison tries to work over Miller's front leg with a kick but Miller checks it. A low kick from Miller is predictable there and Jamison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Miller slips under a jab. Jamison scores with a shot to the body.
Miller lands a jab. Jamison avoids a kick to the body.
Miller scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Miller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Miller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4# A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jamison! But no joy. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miller, right into the meat.
Jamison throws a hook but Miller blocks it. An inside leg kick from Miller misses. Miller with a nice cross. Jamison misses with a wild body shot. A quick step to the side and Miller tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Jamison throws a nice inside leg kick. Jamison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A little feinted left hand from Miller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Some bone on bone action there as Jamison checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Jamison throws a predictable looking body shot
and Miller counters with an inside leg kick. A clash of legs there as Jamison blocks the low kick. Miller motions for Jamison to come forward. Miller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Jamison connects with a looping right hand.
Jamison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller. Miller throws a leg kick and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Miller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Jamison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Miller throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jamison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jamison tries to work over Miller's front leg with a kick but Miller checks it. Miller slips a straight right by Jamison. Miller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A low kick from Miller misses and Jamison counters with a big head kick but Miller shrugs it off. Carl Jamison seems to be getting the better of the standup. Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Miller misses. Jamison misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely. Miller throws a leg kick but Jamison sees it coming and checks it nicely. Miller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jamison swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jamison throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Miller missing with a left hand there. Jamison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Miller throws a leg kick but Jamison sees it coming and moves out of range. Miller scores with a jab. 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! Jamison feints a jab promting Miller to slip. Jamison then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Miller slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1# A head kick misses from Jamison. Miller looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Miller throws a leg kick but Jamison sees it coming and moves out of range. Jamison jabs at Miller's body. Jamison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Jamison throws the kick towards the body but Miller avoids it. Jamison blocks a leg kick. An inside leg kick from Jamison misses. Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Jamison. Jamison ducks right into an uppercut from Miller. Miller lands with a kick to the temple. Jamison shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Miller throws a shot from downtown. Jamison moves away and avoids it. Jamison misses the shot to the body. Jamison throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller. Miller lands a jab-cross combination. Jamison fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miller. Carl Jamison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jamison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jamison throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Miller throws a push kick but Jamison slaps the foot to one side. Jamison throws out a counter right but Miller avoids it with no problem. Miller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jamison misses with a looping left. Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Miller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jamison has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Miller throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jamison counters with a stiff right hand. Jamison walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Miller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Miller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jamison has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jamison - that will leave a mark!
Jamison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Jamison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Miller misses with a looping right.#T3# A big left from Jamison misses. Jamison misses with a hook. Jamison misses with a body shot.
Jamison has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with Jamison's head. Jamison misses with the combination.
A punch lands to the side of Miller 's head but he takes it in his stride. Miller lands a really nice looking cross but Jamison seems unphased.
Jamison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jamison throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jamison moves out of range as Miller strikes. Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jamison. Jamison throws out a powerful jab.#T4# Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jamison is out of range and Miller settles back down. A head kick misses from Miller. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Miller lands a slapping body shot.
Miller misses with a low kick as Jamison jumps back. Jamison looks like he wants to counter punch here. Good leg kick by Jamison there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jamison connects with a looping right hand.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jamison throws the kick towards the body but Miller avoids it. Miller throws a solid leg kick but Jamison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Miller. Jamison has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jamison there as he acknowledges the shot. Miller lands the left hand. Jamison takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Johnny Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jamison scores with a decent looking hook. Jamison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Carl Jamison. Well Jamison 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Jamison! Carl Jamison took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'You been hit by, you been struck by - a smooth criminal!'.
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Event:
CEC 469
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1# Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A clash of legs there as Volkov blocks the low kick. Volkov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Miller. Volkov misses with a hook. Miller connects with a leg kick. Volkov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. A big right from Miller misses. Volkov is looking to land body kicks. Miller throws a front kick aimed at Volkov's knee but Volkov avoids it well. Volkov lands a really nice looking cross but Miller seems unphased.
Volkov wants to slow Miller down by chopping away at his legs. An inside leg kick lands from Volkov. Volkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Nice shot lands for Miller. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miller displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkov. Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Volkov feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1# Volkov misses with a leg kick and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Volkov, right into the meat.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov. Volkov is looking to counter with a body kick. Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov. Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
A cross from Volkov lands. Miller lands with a cross. Volkov clobbers Miller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Miller walks into a left hand. Miller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Volkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Miller scores with a sloppy right hand. Volkov should have avoided that one. Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away. Volkov checks a leg kick. Miller throws a good cross that connects.
Jab, jab by Volkov - just one landing. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Volkov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Miller. Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss! And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miller! But no joy.#T2# Miller throws a big shot that misses. A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target. Volkov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Good work by Miller as he checks the leg kick. Miller flicks out a counter leg kick but Volkov steps away. Miller avoids the body shot from Volkov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A slapping leg kick lands for Miller.
Volkov misses with a low kick as Miller jumps back. Volkov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Volkov checks a low kick from Miller. Miller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Volkov in his tracks. Volkov misses with a straight right. Volkov misses with a looping right. Volkov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miller's sensitive parts. Miller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T3# Miller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Nice uppercut lands for Miller. That snapped Volkov's head back.
Miller takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Miller looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely. Miller lands a jab to the head.
Miller is looking to slow Volkov down with leg kicks. Volkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target. Volkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Volkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miller. A swing and a miss from Volkov. Miller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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 lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Volkov at a distance.
Miller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Volkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miller at a distance.
Miller swings away with a leg kick that misses. Miller misses with a kick to the body.
Miller connects with a solid leg kick. #T4# Miller avoids the head kick by Volkov.
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick. Volkov digs a good hook to Miller's body.
Volkov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Volkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A swing and a miss from Miller. Volkov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Miller just manages to avoid it. Volkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Miller lands an overhand right. Miller connects with a nice looking jab.
Miller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Volkov cracks Miller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Volkov lands with a slapping head kick. Miller lands with a thumping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Volkov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. It seemed like Miller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Volkov throws a low kick but Miller moves out of range easily. Volkov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. A thudding body kick lands there by Volkov!
Miller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Miller will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Miller throws a low kick, looking for Volkov's leg but Volkov calmly moves out of range. Miller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov. Volkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volkov can pounce on him.
#CL# Volkov moves into range and clinches up with Miller. A quick uppercut on the inside from Volkov. Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Volkov. Volkov slows down the pace here.
Miller working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short left from Miller. Miller misses with a hook from the clinch. Miller throws a head punch that misses. Volkov lands with a light punch inside. Miller throws a head punch that misses. Volkov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Miller up against the cage. Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1# Volkov throws a head punch that misses. Volkov tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
Volkov gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Volkov lands a right hand. Volkov working aggressively here.
Volkov misses with a body punch.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut. Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage. Miller tries a body shot but Volkov blocks it.
Miller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Volkov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Miller can turn it around. Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A nice left hand lands by Volkov.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow. Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut. Volkov trying to stall but Miller improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land. #T2# Volkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Volkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it. Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov has scored more points in the clinch so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Volkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Volkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards. Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller misses with some punches.
Volkov scores with a shot to the side of Miller's head. Miller misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov. Volkov digs a right hand underneath Miller's ribcage. Miller let out a lung full of air as it connected. Miller misses with the head strike.
A short left from Volkov. A left hand lands to the body for Volkov.
Volkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards. Volkov lands with a short head shot on the inside. Volkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
#T3# Volkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards. Miller blocks an uppercut.
Miller lands a right hand. Volkov lands on the inside with an uppercut. Miller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Miller lands a shoulder strike. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch. Volkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards. Volkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Volkov lands with a light punch inside. Miller working aggressively here.
A short right from Volkov. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Volkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards. #ROC# Miller is rocked! Volkov scores with a shot to the side of Miller's head. Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Volkov finish him? Miller misses with some punches.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Miller blocking some punches.
Volkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards. Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Miller to his knees! Volkov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov! Post fight, an emotional Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov said 'I am proud communist.'.
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Event:
CEC 466
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1# Mazzola throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range. The fighters circle momentarily. Miller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Miller lands the left hand. Mazzola throws a front kick aimed at Miller's knee but Miller avoids it well. Mazzola connects with a body shot that sends Miller's belly button to the back. Miller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mazzola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it. Miller is looking to counter punch. Miller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Mazzola throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily. Mazzola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mazzola takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses. Miller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mazzola. Laverne Mazzola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Miller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Miller throws out a leg kick but Mazzola moves out of range and Miller only half commits. Mazzola has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Miller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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! A telegraphed right hand from Mazzola misses the target. Mazzola getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Mazzola looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely. Mazzola lunges at Miller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miller's hand. Miller throws a leg kick that misses. #T1# An inside leg kick from Mazzola misses. Miller throwing a counter right hand but Mazzola manages to avoid it. Mazzola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Mazzola throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Miller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Miller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mazzola on the side of the head. Mazzola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily. Mazzola throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily. Mazzola works Miller's body with a nice hook. Mazzola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller. Mazzola throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Mazzola's shoulder, as Mazzola tries to avoid the shot. Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mazzola wants to land a leg kick but Miller is out of range. Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Miller jabs Mazzola right on the nose. Mazzola blinks but takes it well. Johnny Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Miller is looking to slow Mazzola down with leg kicks. Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Mazzola.#T2# Mazzola tries to move into range but Miller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Mazzola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Mazzola blocks a low kick nicely. Mazzola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Nice shot lands for Miller. Miller lands a body shot.
Miller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A punch lands to the side of Mazzola 's head but he takes it in his stride. Mazzola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Miller lands a leg kick that knocks Mazzola off balance momentarily. Mazzola misses with a leg kick and Miller counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Mazzola is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Mazzola lands with an overhand left. A big right from Mazzola misses. Mazzola slips a straight right by Miller. Mazzola misses with a wild body shot. Mazzola just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mazzola. Mazzola obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3# Miller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Mazzola pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Mazzola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazzola misses with a looping left. Miller tried to counter with a leg kick but Mazzola avoided it. Mazzola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab. Mazzola on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Mazzola connects with the punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Mazzola. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet. Miller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Mazzola sizes up Miller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Mazzola connects with a leg kick. Miller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. A solid body kick from Mazzola. Miller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mazzola has time to react. Good work by Mazzola as he checks the leg kick. Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Miller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mazzola keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4# Miller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Mazzola looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range. Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazzola. Miller misses with a hook. Miller throws a head kick but Mazzola moves out of range.
Mazzola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Mazzola avoids the head kick by Miller.
Mazzola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazzola scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Miller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Mazzola feints and then cracks Miller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miller down. Mazzola cracks Miller with an open hand slap. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Miller throws a leg kick but Mazzola checks it. Mazzola slips a jab from Miller. Miller missing with a left hand there. Mazzola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Miller lands with a cross. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mazzola. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Laverne Mazzola will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Mazzola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller. Mazzola throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Miller slips under a jab. Miller ducks under a wild hook from Mazzola. Miller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mazzola checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Mazzola blocks a low kick nicely. Mazzola finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazzola. Miller ducks under a wild hook from Mazzola. Miller throwing a counter right hand but Mazzola manages to avoid it. A leg kick checked by Mazzola. Mazzola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mazzola thows a left - swing and a miss! Mazzola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miller. Miller circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazzola throws out the jab. Miller is looking to counter with a body kick. A head kick misses from Miller. A punch lands to the side of Miller 's head but he takes it in his stride. Miller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1# Mazzola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Mazzola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Miller slips under a jab. Sloppy strikes from Mazzola. Those never looked like landing. Mazzola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Mazzola 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. Mazzola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Mazzola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Mazzola digs a good hook to Miller's body.
Miller scores with a leg kick.
Miller thumps Mazzola with a low kick. Laverne Mazzola seems to be getting the better of the standup. Miller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazzola is just out of range. Miller misses with a wild body shot. Mazzola fails with the takedown.#TD2# Mazzola looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Miller regains full guard. Nicely done. Mazzola keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miller's head. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Mazzola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Mazzola with a flurry of punches that miss. Mazzola trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mazzola with a flurry of punches that miss. Mazzola landing with the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Miller wants to sweep here but Mazzola controlling him for the moment. Mazzola works over Miller with some ground and pound from guard. Mazzola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3# Mazzola wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving. Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard.
#REVR# Miller looking to pass the guard. Mazzola managing to control the position. Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Mazzola.#T4# Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Mazzola wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mazzola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Mazzola wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mazzola is keeping the position for now. Miller with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing. Mazzola thows a left - swing and a miss! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laverne Mazzola 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. This is the final round! #R3# Mazzola finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mazzola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Miller throws a lazy right hand but Mazzola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Miller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mazzola's head. Mazzola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Miller throws a low kick but Mazzola avoids it. Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazzola.
Mazzola throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Miller blocks a jab. Miller throws a big shot that misses. Good shot there by Mazzola. Miller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mazzola turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Miller throws a low kick, looking for Mazzola's leg but Mazzola calmly moves out of range. Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Mazzola's shoulder, as Mazzola tries to avoid the shot. Miller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazzola. Mazzola checks a leg kick nicely.#T1# Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazzola. Miller is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Mazzola throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Miller connects with an inside leg kick. Miller ducks under a wild hook from Mazzola. An attempted straight right counter from Miller misses the target. Mazzola looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely. Mazzola with a hook. Miller misses the shot to the body. A jab from Miller misses. Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mazzola moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Mazzola feints a counter leg kick. A slapping body kick lands there for Mazzola. Mazzola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Miller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Miller connects with a body shot that sends Mazzola's belly button to the back. Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Mazzola looks like he wants to counter punch here. Miller tries to land a leg kick but Mazzola saw it coming and moves away.
Mazzola misses the shot to the body. Miller throws a right hand that misses
and Mazzola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. This has been an exciting period of action! Miller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2# Mazzola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Mazzola's shoulder, as Mazzola tries to avoid the shot. A jab from Mazzola misses. Miller jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Miller slips under a jab from Mazzola. Mazzola moves away from the strike by Miller. Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazzola is just out of range. Mazzola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Miller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Miller blocks a jab. Mazzola walks into a jab. A decent looking body kick lands there for Miller. That kick from Mazzola tenderised Miller's leg. Miller is trying to keep his angry face on. Mazzola misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Miller is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Mazzola misses with a hook. A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target. Laverne Mazzola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3# Mazzola moves out of range of the leg kick from Miller.#TD2# Mazzola closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Miller did well to prevent Mazzola getting side control. Miller is trying to get back to full guard. Miller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mazzola's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mazzola's back! Mazzola covers up after that shot from Miller.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Miller.
Miller lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Mazzola.
Mazzola is trying to stand back up. #T4# Miller is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Miller gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Miller gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Miller apologises and we restart here on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2# Mazzola decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Miller wants to get back to full guard. Johnny Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Mazzola is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Mazzola prevents Miller from improving his position. Miller lands a couple of sideways elbows. Well, if Mazzola is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Miller. I think Mazzola 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 29:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Laverne Mazzola! Jumping up and down and very excited, Laverne Mazzola waved his t-shirt featuring Bullet Proof System's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
CEC 462
Date: Aug 05, 2016 |
#R1# Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turner has time to react. Miller connects with a body shot. Good standup being displayed there by Turner as he connects with a hook. Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily. Horrible takedown attempt by Turner or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller, which made it look bad. Miller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily. Turner is looking to land body kicks. Miller lands a jab-cross combination. Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Miller throws a hook but Turner blocks it. Turner throws a counter combo. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Turner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Turner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Miller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Miller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A head kick misses from Turner. Miller connects with a single shot there.#T1# Miller lands a nice looking body kick. A left lands for Miller. Turner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily. Johnny Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gap Turner. Miller wants to land a leg kick but Turner is out of range. Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab. Miller stalks Turner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Turner's face. Turner staggers backwards, shaken. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Miller.
Miller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut. Nice uppercut there from Miller. Miller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Miller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Miller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turner. A swing and a miss from Turner. Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2# Miller lands an overhand right. Miller misses with a looping left. Turner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Miller defends well and Turner ends up having to push Miller into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turner throws a leg kick that is checked and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2# Turner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Miller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Miller is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Turner working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Miller is looking for a sweep. Turner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Turner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Miller works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3# Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy. Turner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now. Turner wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving. Turner stopping the sweep attempt from Miller. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Miller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turner's guard. #REVR# Miller wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving. #T4# Miller throws a big elbow that misses. Miller is working Turner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Turner working a defensive guard here.
Miller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turner's head. Miller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Turner keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2# Turner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Turner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Miller dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Turner misses with a takedown and Miller counters with a leg kick. Turner walks into a left hand. Turner slips a straight right by Miller. A decent looking body kick lands there for Miller. Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller. Miller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Turner throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease. Turner throws a push kick but Miller slaps the foot to one side. Johnny Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Miller scores with a nice head shot. A jab from Miller does it's job there. Miller misses with a straight left. Miller scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Miller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Turner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miller defends it nicely.#T1# Turner fails with the takedown. Johnny Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gap Turner.#TD2# Turner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Miller to the ground. Turner is now in Miller's guard. Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Turner throws a strike but Miller rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Miller trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Turner looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Miller has picked Turner up and slammed him! Turner can't keep hold of the triangle and Miller manages to pass to side control! Miller scores with punches from side control. Miller laying and praying for a moment but Turner takes advantage and regains half guard. Miller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2# Ground and pound from Miller. Turner wants to get back to full guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Miller is nestled in close to Turner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2# Turner looking for submissions off his back. Turner wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Miller looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Miller throwing shots but Turner is blocking nicely. #T3# Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around? Turner has hold of Miller's hands but Miller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2# Turner actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Turner looking for submissions off his back. 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 takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Miller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Turner trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
#T4# Miller slips a nice elbow through Turner's hands, connecting with Turner's forehead. Turner is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard. Miller is looking to stall here but Turner recovers full guard. Miller won't allow Turner to sweep him here. Miller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Miller throwing strikes but missing. Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Turner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Miller dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Turner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Miller will feel that in the morning. Turner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Johnny Miller is winning the standup battle so far. Turner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miller swivels and escapes. A punch lands to the side of Turner 's head but he takes it in his stride. Turner throws a leg kick which misses Miller's front leg but catches the back leg as Miller tries to avoid it. Miller throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Miller. No joy for Turner on that attempt. Miller appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Johnny Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gap Turner. Miller scores with a hook. A nice leg kick lands there from Miller. Miller scores with a punch to the head. Miller throws a nice outside leg kick. Miller thows a left - swing and a miss! Turner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miller can pounce on him.
Miller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turner under the eye. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2# Turner gets the takedown into side control. Miller manages to work his way to half guard, despite Turner's best efforts.#T1# Miller gets full guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2# Turner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miller passes into side control.
Miller is putting a hurting on Turner here, landing some big shots from side control. Turner manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miller's best efforts. Miller winds up and cracks Turner with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Turner is looking to control Miller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turner avoid being mounted? Miller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2# Miller looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Turner wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.
Miller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Turner gets full guard. Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Miller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turner's head. Miller throws a big elbow that misses. Miller throws a big right hand that misses. Miller chips away with some ground and pound.#T3# Miller with a flurry of punches that miss. Johnny Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Turner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Turner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Miller trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom. Miller connects with a couple of short punches. Miller is in close to Turner's body, working some short punches and elbows. Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Turner's brow. Miller throws a big elbow that misses. Miller is in close to Turner's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4# Turner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turner is one step ahead there. Turner is working Miller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Gap Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Turner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turner is one step ahead there. #ES# Miller pushes Turner off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Johnny Miller showed his dominance in that final round. Well Miller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Miller! Johnny Miller thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CEC 457
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1# Miller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. oCrazy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. oCrazy misses with a body kick. Miller lands a lovely overhand right. A nice leg kick lands there from Miller. Miller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miller wants to clinch up but oCrazy keeps it at a distance. oCrazy keeps the fight on the outside. A left and a right from oCrazy both land. Nice combination. #CUT2# It looks like Johnny Miller has been cut. Miller cracks the inside of oCrazy's front leg. oCrazy looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range. A shot to the liver by oCrazy. Beautiful body shot. oCrazy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. oCrazy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miller's sensitive parts. oCrazy misses the shot to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Miller moves into range and connects with a jab. oCrazy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. oCrazy takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses. oCrazy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. oCrazy misses with a head kick.
It looked like Miller was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Miller moves out of range of the strikes.#T1# The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Miller has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. A low kick from oCrazy is predictable there and Miller counters with an inside leg kick. oCrazy checks a low kick from Miller. Miller misses with a lunging right hand
and oCrazy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. oCrazy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Miller rather than just go for the knockout. Miller scores with a spinning back kick! oCrazy stuns Miller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. oCrazy throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily. Miller avoids the head kick by oCrazy.
Miller blocks a head kick by oCrazy.
oCrazy throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it. Miller throwing a counter right hand but oCrazy manages to avoid it. Miller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. oCrazy throws a chopping leg kick but Miller manages to avoid taking any serious damage. oCrazy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miller. Miller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2# Miller closes the distance looking to clinch and oCrazy counters with a thumping low kick. Miller wants to slow oCrazy down by chopping away at his legs. oCrazy misses the shot to the body. oCrazy blocks a jab. oCrazy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miller. oCrazy moves out of range of the body kick from Miller.
oCrazy moves into range and connects with a jab. Miller thuds his right hand into oCrazy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. oCrazy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Miller connects with a solid leg kick. oCrazy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut. Miller avoids the head kick by oCrazy.
Miller cracks oCrazy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Miller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
oCrazy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Miller throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3# A shot to the body from oCrazy misses #TD# and Miller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Miller looking to sit in guard and control but oCrazy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Miller keeping moving, preventing oCrazy from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Miller being controlled here, momentarily. Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. oCrazy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far. oCrazy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Miller being controlled here, momentarily. oCrazy being controlled here momentarily. #T4# oCrazy stands and throws Miller's legs to the side, diving into side control. An elbow from oCrazy crashes against the mat.
oCrazy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working. oCrazy laying and praying for a moment but Miller takes advantage and regains half guard. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Miller wants to improve his position but oCrazy is controlling well.
oCrazy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. oCrazy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Idi oCrazy will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Johnny Miller's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Miller throws a body kick that misses. Miller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. oCrazy looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well. Johnny Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. oCrazy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. oCrazy thows a leg kick but Miller checks it and Miller counters with a nice body kick.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt. oCrazy looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range. Miller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. oCrazy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. oCrazy works Miller's body with a nice hook. Miller throws a nice inside leg kick. Miller scores with a spinning back kick! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Miller scores with a kick to the midsection. Miller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Miller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. oCrazy misses with a body shot
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab. A nice leg kick lands there from Miller. #T1# Miller misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - oCrazy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Miller throwing a counter right hand but oCrazy manages to avoid it. Miller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Miller wants to clinch up but oCrazy keeps it at a distance. oCrazy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. oCrazy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miller. Miller lands the left hand. oCrazy is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks. oCrazy misses with a body shot.
Miller throws out a loose jab but oCrazy uses good head movement to avoid it. oCrazy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miller with a body shot. oCrazy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. oCrazy throws a head kick that misses. oCrazy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
oCrazy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab. Miller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Miller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2# oCrazy lands with a good body shot. 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 ducks under a wild hook from oCrazy. oCrazy throws a low kick but Miller moves out of range easily. Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing. Idi oCrazy seems to be getting the better of the standup. Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. oCrazy sees it coming and avoids it easily. A nice leg kick lands there from oCrazy. #TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Miller. Miller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but oCrazy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Miller trying to control the action but oCrazy is working from the bottom. oCrazy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Miller scoring with punches and elbows. #T3# oCrazy is looking to reverse the position. Johnny Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Miller is working oCrazy over with some ground and pound from side control. Miller working the head with strikes. oCrazy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Miller connects with a decent elbow. Miller working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Miller wants to control but oCrazy is keeping him busy. oCrazy is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Miller cracks oCrazy with a big elbow. Miller in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4# oCrazy tries to get back to half guard but can't. Miller taking a breather here. oCrazy tries to get back to half guard but can't. Miller in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Miller lands an elbow. oCrazy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. oCrazy tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control. oCrazy wants to get back to full guard but Miller has passed into side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Miller dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Johnny Miller's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# oCrazy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. oCrazy throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it. oCrazy checks a low kick from Miller. oCrazy catches Miller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! oCrazy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Miller connects with a single shot there. oCrazy just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Miller checks a leg kick nicely. oCrazy checks a low kick from Miller. oCrazy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. oCrazy throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it. Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
oCrazy throws a leg kick #TD# and Miller counters with a single leg into guard. oCrazy didn't expect that. Miller connects with a couple of short punches. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Miller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! oCrazy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1# Miller postures up.
#SUB2# oCrazy 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. oCrazy looking for a sweep. Not yet oCrazy, not yet. Miller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# oCrazy looking for a guillotine here but Miller defends easily.
oCrazy trying to control the position.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. oCrazy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# oCrazy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard. Miller working a defensive guard here.
oCrazy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom. oCrazy is pushing down on Miller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miller is fighting to maintain full guard but oCrazy has managed to sneak the leg through. oCrazy slips a nice elbow through Miller's hands, connecting with Miller's forehead. Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. oCrazy lands a nice short elbow. oCrazy moves nicely into side control. #T3# oCrazy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working. Miller struggling a bit here. An elbow from oCrazy crashes against the mat.
Miller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Miller controlling the position for now. oCrazy 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. Miller blocking the ground and pound attempt from oCrazy. Miller wants to control but oCrazy is keeping busy.
Miller gets back to full guard.
#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# oCrazy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and oCrazy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Miller wants to sweep here but oCrazy controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# oCrazy 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. Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy. Miller is pulling down on oCrazy's head to control his posture. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. oCrazy trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. oCrazy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Idi oCrazy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think oCrazy 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 29:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Idi oCrazy! A relieved looking Idi oCrazy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CEC 455
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1# Miller moves out of range of the body kick. Turner defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand. Turner tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot. Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Miller checks a leg kick nicely. Miller checks a low kick from Turner. Miller only half commits to the counter leg kick. We've been informed that Miller has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Miller misses with a leg kick. #CL2# Miller closes the distance and clinches. Turner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Turner prevents a body shot from Miller. Miller has Turner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Turner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Turner obliges. Turner stops a takedown attempt from Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller. A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land. Miller is looking for a takedown. Gap Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Miller. Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1# Turner blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land. #BC# Turner manages to break the clinch.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Turner cracks Miller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Turner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Miller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miller's sensitive parts. Turner misses with a body kick. Miller looks for a takedown but Turner sprawls well. Turner keeps the fight on the outside. Miller lunges at Turner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turner's hand. Miller connects with a solid leg kick. Turner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Turner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Turner checks a leg kick nicely. Turner throws a shot to the body.
Turner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turner tries to counter with a takedown but Miller is quick to defend against it. Turner misses the jab. Miller scores with a leg kick.
Miller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Turner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Miller in his tracks. Nice body kick there by Turner. Miller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miller there as he acknowledges the shot. Nice defenses there by Miller.#CL2# Miller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner. Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3##BC# Turner breaks from the clinch.
Good work by Turner as he checks the leg kick.#CL2# Turner tries to keep at a distance but Miller has taken the fight into the clinch. Miller misses with the head strike.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside. Miller misses with the head strike.
Turner blocking some punches.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut. Turner misses with a body punch.
Turner has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment. Miller tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Miller misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4# Turner throws a head kick that misses. #TD# Turner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Turner showed some decent athleticism there. Turner thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action! Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Miller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turner. Turner not landing any meaningful shots this time. Miller is looking for a sweep. Turner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Miller is still trying to improve position. Turner is keen to just control but Miller is a slippery customer. Miller trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gap Turner will probably get the nod. 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. #R2# Miller looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well. Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Turner. Miller avoids the head kick by Turner.
Miller looks for the body kick but Turner saw that one coming. Turner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller. Good work by Turner as he checks the leg kick. Johnny Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Turner throws a head kick that misses. Miller's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Miller duly obliges. Miller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Miller. That's going to slow Turner down. Miller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turner. Miller flicks out a counter leg kick but Turner steps away. Miller misses with a looping left. Miller motions for Turner to come forward. Miller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Turner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miller. Miller obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Horrible takedown attempt by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Turner, which made it look bad. #T1# Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2# Miller looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Turner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Miller wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving. Turner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miller puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Turner is not content to let Miller control the position. Turner is doing well to control the position and prevent Miller from advancing to side control. Miller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB# Turner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2# Turner wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Miller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Turner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Turner wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.
Turner wants to get back to full guard. Miller trying to control the action but Turner is working from the bottom. Turner moves into full guard.
Miller landing some decent shots from guard. Johnny Miller has got the better of the ground game so far. Turner wants to sweep but no luck. #T3# Miller chips away with some ground and pound. Miller lands a couple of digs. Turner looking for a sweep. Not yet Turner, not yet. Miller trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom. #SUB# Turner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Miller is working Turner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Miller wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving. Miller throws a big elbow that misses. Miller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Turner.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Turner leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2# Miller closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Turner quickly recovers to half guard. Turner is in trouble now - Miller has advanced to mount! Turner is trying to escape the mount.
Miller avoids the attempt from Turner to control. Miller unloading with bombs! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Turner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Miller tries to move into range but Turner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Miller cracks the inside of Turner's front leg. Miller sizes up Turner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A low kick from Miller misses and Turner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Turner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A head kick misses from Turner. Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Turner connects with a solid leg kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Turner. Turner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Miller lands a leg kick that knocks Turner off balance momentarily. A lazy left from Miller finds it's target. Turner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. This has been an exciting period of action! Turner thuds his shin into the meat of Miller's side. Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1# Miller tries to work over Turner's front leg with a kick but Turner checks it. Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing. Turner shoots for a double leg takedown but Miller sprawls well. He's pushed Turner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Miller avoids the body shot from Turner.
#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Miller. Miller lands a decent elbow from side control. Miller trying to control the position but Turner is working away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Miller connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Turner some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Miller lands some shots froms side control. Turner manages to get back to half guard. Turner is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Miller looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Miller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2# Miller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB# Turner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily. Miller winds up and cracks Turner with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Miller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Turner missing with punches from the bottom.
Turner tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control. Turner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots. Miller working the head and body with strikes. Miller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Turner is looking to control Miller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turner avoid being mounted? Turner tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.#T3# Miller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Turner tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control. Miller trying to control from half guard but Turner is working away. Turner trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Miller connects with a nice short shot to Turner's temple. Turner throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Miller prevents Turner from improving his position.#SUB# Turner looking for submissions off his back. Miller drops an elbow to the side of Turner's head. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Turner strikes from the bottom but Miller uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Miller lands some shots froms side control. Turner tries to bench press Miller off him but Miller keeps the position. Miller wants to control but Turner is keeping him busy. Turner on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Miller working away.
And that's the end of the fight! Johnny Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Miller 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Miller! Johnny Miller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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CEC 449
Date: Jun 03, 2016 |
#R1# Saarenpaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Saarenpaa throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Miller misses the target. Miller takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing. Miller tries to bum rush Saarenpaa with a series of wild strikes but Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Saarenpaa ducks right into an uppercut from Miller. Miller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saarenpaa is able to avoid easily. Miller connects with a crisp jab. Saarenpaa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Donk. Saarenpaa catches Miller right on the button with a cross. Miller misses with a looping right. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD# Miller jumps guard and drags Saarenpaa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Saarenpaa 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 warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Miller is pulling down on Saarenpaa's head. It's preventing any offense from Saarenpaa, at least for the moment.#T1# Saarenpaa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet. Miller is pulling down on Saarenpaa's head to control his posture. Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Miller controlling Saarenpaa's posture. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Saarenpaa tries to land a front kick but Miller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Miller throws a wild body kick that Saarenpaa sees coming a mile off. Miller tries to land a leg kick but Saarenpaa saw it coming and moves away.
Saarenpaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target. #CL2# Saarenpaa clinches with his opponent.
Saarenpaa lands with a left to the head. Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Miller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saarenpaa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Miller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Saarenpaa looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range. Miller half committed to a counter leg kick. Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Miller takes one to the chin there.#T3# Miller connects with a solid leg kick. Miller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Miller swings and misses with a shot to the body and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Miller's corner calls for a 1-2. Miller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Miller tries to clinch up but Saarenpaa circles away and keeps his distance. Miller misses with a leg kick and Saarenpaa counters with an inside leg kick. Saarenpaa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saarenpaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Miller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saarenpaa checks it well. Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saarenpaa swivels and escapes. Miller is looking to chop away at Saarenpaa's legs. Saarenpaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miller throws an off balance right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Saarenpaa throws a leg kick that misses. Miller wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Mika Saarenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Miller misses the jab. Saarenpaa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miller with a body shot. Saarenpaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Miller ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.#T4# Saarenpaa throws a body shot but no joy. Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Saarenpaa, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Saarenpaa against the cage but Saarenpaa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Saarenpaa moves into the clinch.#BC2# Saarenpaa manages to break the clinch.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick. Miller misses with a straight right. #TD# Miller looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Saarenpaa! We've been hearing that Miller has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Miller creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Saarenpaa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Miller lands an elbow. #SU# Miller decides to stand back up. Miller steps back and let's Saarenpaa get back to his feet. Saarenpaa scores with a nice body kick.
Miller misses with a leg kick and Saarenpaa counters with a nice kick to the body. Miller throws the left hand but Saarenpaa avoids the punch easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Saarenpaa dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# A lazy left from Saarenpaa finds it's target. Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saarenpaa paws at him with a jab and circles away. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Miller. The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Miller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Saarenpaa slips under a jab from Miller. Saarenpaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Saarenpaa scores with a nice strike.#CL# Miller clinches with his opponent.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the head. 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! Saarenpaa prevents a body shot from Miller. #BC2# Saarenpaa manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Saarenpaa finds it's target. Saarenpaa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Miller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saarenpaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Miller's head. #T1# Saarenpaa throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease. Miller scores with a kick to the body.
A big right from Miller misses. Saarenpaa looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely. Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away. Saarenpaa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Miller is looking to score with low kicks. Saarenpaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Miller throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa checks it. Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Saarenpaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Miller misses with a low kick. Miller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2# Saarenpaa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Miller. Saarenpaa drops his hands momentarily and Miller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Miller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saarenpaa looks like he wants to counter punch here. Miller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Saarenpaa cracks Miller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Miller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. A big left from Saarenpaa misses. Miller checks a leg kick. Miller throws a right hand that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice uppercut. Saarenpaa misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely. Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it. Saarenpaa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Saarenpaa throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily. Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing. Saarenpaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saarenpaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3# Saarenpaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Miller tries to score with a low kick but Saarenpaa moves his leg out of the way. Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saarenpaa's calf. Miller tries to land a front kick but Saarenpaa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL# Miller moves into the clinch successfully.
Saarenpaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Saarenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it. Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut. Saarenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD# Miller pulls Saarenpaa into guard.
Miller has Saarenpaa pulled in close to control his posture. #T4# Miller wants to sweep here but Saarenpaa controlling him for the moment. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard.
#REVR# Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarenpaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Miller distracts Saarenpaa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. This has been an exciting period of action! Saarenpaa keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully. Miller connects with a couple of short punches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Johnny Miller will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Miller loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch. Saarenpaa motions for Miller to come forward. Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa. Miller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Miller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saarenpaa's sensitive parts. Saarenpaa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Saarenpaa blocks a low kick nicely. Saarenpaa scores with a nice head shot. Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saarenpaa. Saarenpaa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A slow jab from Saarenpaa misses its intended target. Saarenpaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saarenpaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miller's sensitive parts. Miller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saarenpaa is able to avoid easily. Saarenpaa is looking for the big counter here. Miller looks to land a left hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range nicely.#T1# Miller throws a big shot that misses. Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saarenpaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Saarenpaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Saarenpaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Saarenpaa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saarenpaa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miller with a body shot. Miller throws a chopping leg kick but Saarenpaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Saarenpaa swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking body kick. Saarenpaa moves out of range as Miller strikes. Miller tries to clinch up and Saarenpaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Miller misses with a left hand and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Saarenpaa moves out of range as Miller strikes. Saarenpaa wants to counter with a clinch but Miller pushes him away. Miller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saarenpaa is out of range and Miller settles back down. #T2# Saarenpaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Miller is out of range. Miller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Saarenpaa misses with a straight left. Saarenpaa throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease. 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! Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Miller. Miller moves in looking to clinch but Saarenpaa pushes him off. Saarenpaa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Miller misses with an uppercut. Miller misses the jab. Miller lands a nice shot that snaps Saarenpaa's head back.
Saarenpaa lands a glancing blow to the side of Miller's head. Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Miller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Miller misses with a right hand and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Miller throws the kick towards the body but Saarenpaa avoids it. Saarenpaa looks like he wants to counter punch here. Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3# Miller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Miller explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. The fighters circle momentarily. Saarenpaa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Miller wants to clinch up but Saarenpaa keeps it at a distance. Saarenpaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Miller wants to land a leg kick but Saarenpaa is out of range. Saarenpaa now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Miller avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Miller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saarenpaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Miller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saarenpaa. Saarenpaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD# Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Saarenpaa wants to get back to full guard.#T4# Miller slips a nice elbow through Saarenpaa's hands, connecting with Saarenpaa's forehead. Miller stalling away here and it's allowed Saarenpaa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarenpaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Saarenpaa wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him. Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Miller postures up in Saarenpaa's guard and throws a big left but Saarenpaa blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight! Mika Saarenpaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Saarenpaa 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Saarenpaa! An out of breath Mika Saarenpaa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CEC 444
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1# Templeton checks a leg kick. Miller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Templeton's head. Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Templeton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Miller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Johnny Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Miller throws a leg kick enabling Templeton to counter with a crisp jab. Miller connects with a solid leg kick. Templeton seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Templeton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away. Miller feints and then cracks Templeton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Templeton down. That kick from Miller tenderised Templeton's leg. Templeton is trying to keep his angry face on. Miller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Templeton is out of range and Miller settles back down. Miller misses with a left hand and Templeton counters with a straight right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1# Miller slips under a jab. Miller lets loose with a powerful body kick. Templeton will feel that in the morning. Lance Templeton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A cross from Miller lands. Templeton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.#TD2# Miller 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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Miller looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Templeton keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully. Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Templeton is controlling Miller's posture.#T2# Templeton keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully. Miller looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Miller preventing the sweep. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Templeton seems keen to control Miller's posture.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL# Templeton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Miller tries to work over Templeton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Templeton misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3# Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Templeton tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Templeton misses with the head strike.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller working aggressively here.
A short right from Miller on the inside. Miller prevents a body shot from Templeton. Templeton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Templeton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Templeton struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Templeton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow. Templeton blocking some punches.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside. Templeton can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
#T4# Templeton misses with a short punch on the inside. Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Templeton struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Templeton working some nice short punches in the clinch. Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Templeton. Templeton blocking some punches.
Templeton blocks a body shot from Miller. Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Templeton. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Miller misses with a body punch.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short right hand to the side of the head by Templeton. Miller misses with the head strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Templeton lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Miller dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Miller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. A slow jab from Templeton misses its intended target. Miller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Templeton doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Miller throws a leg kick but Templeton checks it. Templeton walks into a stiff left hand from Miller. Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Templeton swivels and escapes. Templeton is looking to counter punch. The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Templeton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Miller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Nice defenses there by Miller. Miller feints a counter leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miller moves out of range as Templeton throws a body kick.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Templeton looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Miller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1# Templeton avoids the body shot from Miller.
Templeton quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Miller moves out of range of the body kick from Templeton.
#CL# Templeton clinches. Templeton lands a nice shot to the body. Lance Templeton has scored more points in the clinch so far. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller. Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Templeton. Templeton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Templeton lands on the inside with an uppercut. Templeton lands a left hand.
Templeton tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Templeton back against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Templeton.
Miller tries to work over Templeton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Templeton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller lands with a right to the head. Miller working aggressively here.
#T2# Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. This has been an exciting period of action! Templeton blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templeton. Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Templeton. Templeton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miller is leaning against Templeton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Templeton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Templeton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch. Templeton blocks a body shot from Miller. Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Templeton.
Templeton working aggressively here.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Miller prevents a body shot from Templeton. #T3# Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Templeton controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Miller. Templeton pushes Miller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Templeton struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Templeton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow. Templeton throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller. Miller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Templeton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller working aggressively here.
Templeton misses with some punches.
Templeton scores with a shoulder strike. Templeton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land. Templeton blocks an uppercut.
Templeton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow. Templeton misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4# Miller misses with the head strike.
Templeton has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Templeton can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Templeton misses with a hook from the clinch. Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Templeton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Templeton gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Templeton blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Miller misses with a hook from the clinch. Templeton tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Templeton back against the cage. Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Templeton backwards. Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle. Templeton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short body shot lands from Miller as the two fighters clinch.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! #R3# Templeton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Miller cracks Templeton with a right hand to the side of the head. Templeton moves out of range of the body kick from Miller.
Templeton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miller. Miller obviously looking to wear him down.
Templeton scores with a jab to the body. Miller lands a jab to the head.
Templeton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Miller throws a right hand that misses
and Templeton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Miller's knee momentarily. Templeton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away. Miller misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Templeton thuds his right hand into Miller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Miller lands a really nice looking cross but Templeton seems unphased.
Templeton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miller. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Miller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Templeton under the eye.#T1# Miller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Templeton is out of range and Miller settles back down. Templeton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Miller. Templeton throws a low kick but Miller moves out of range easily. Miller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Templetons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A punch lands to the side of Templeton 's head but he takes it in his stride. A left lands for Miller. Johnny Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup. Miller throws out a powerful jab. Templeton checks a low kick from Miller. Templeton misses with a right hand letting Miller counter with a right hand. #CL# Templeton closes the distance and clinches. A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land. Miller misses with a hook from the clinch. Templeton digs a right hand underneath Miller's ribcage. Miller let out a lung full of air as it connected. Templeton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2# Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Templeton. Templeton pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Miller blocks a body shot from Templeton. Templeton lands a shoulder strike. Templeton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Templeton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow. Templeton misses with some punches.
Templeton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Templeton gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Templeton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller blocking some punches.
Templeton has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Templeton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Templeton misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3# Miller lands a body shot. Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle. Miller takes a shot to the head. Templeton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow. Templeton is leaning against Miller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Templeton digs a right hand into Miller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miller's gas tank. A short left from Miller. A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller. Miller scores with a shot to the side of Templeton's head. Miller prevents a body shot from Templeton. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller. Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Templeton uses good head movement to avoid it. Templeton blocking some punches.
#BC# Templeton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.#T4# Templeton tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range. Miller slips under a jab. Miller connects with a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Templeton throws a body shot but no joy. Miller missing with a left hand there. Templeton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Miller moves forwards but Templeton connects with a nice, crisp jab. Miller throws a combination that misses and Templeton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Miller thuds his shin into the meat of Templeton's side. Miller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A punch lands to the side of Miller 's head but he takes it in his stride. Templeton tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Templeton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it. Miller looks for a takedown but Templeton sprawls well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Johnny Miller just about did enough to take it. That's time! Templeton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# Templeton throws a jab when Miller was well out of range. Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Templeton.
Templeton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. A left lands for Miller. Templeton misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely. Templeton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Miller throws a nice inside leg kick. A slow jab from Templeton misses its intended target. Templeton misses with a body shot.
Miller only half commits to the counter leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Templeton tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it. Miller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templeton.
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Templeton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1# Templeton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Miller tries to land a leg kick but Templeton saw it coming and moves away.
Miller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Templeton's calf. Templeton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Miller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Templeton is out of range and Miller settles back down. Templeton checks a leg kick. A bone on bone clash there as Templeton blocks the leg kick.
Miller is looking to land body kicks. Templeton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Miller. The fight stays on the outside here - Templeton looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Miller tries to land a leg kick but Templeton saw it coming and moves away.
Templeton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Templeton wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance. Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Templeton throws out the jab. #T2# Miller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Templeton moves away from the strike by Miller. Templeton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice cross by Templeton. Nice shot lands for Miller. Templeton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Templeton ducks under a wild hook from Miller. Templeton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A big left from Miller misses. Templeton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Templeton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miller. Miller obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3# Templeton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Templeton tried to score with a low kick but Miller checks it. Templeton checks a low kick from Miller. Miller throws out a leg kick but Templeton moves out of range and Miller only half commits. Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Templeton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Templeton misses with an uppercut. Templeton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Templeton digs a good hook to Miller's body.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Templeton moves out of range of the leg kick from Miller. Miller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Templeton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Templeton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4# Miller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Templeton. Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Templeton counters with a straight right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Templeton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC# Miller is rocked! Templeton works Miller's body with a nice hook. Templeton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Miller is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Templeton fails in his attempt to clinch. Miller misses with an uppercut
#CL# and Templeton counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Templeton has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Templeton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Miller.
Templeton misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templeton. Miller misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right from Miller. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Lance Templeton will probably get the nod. 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R5# Templeton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miller to score with a decent uppercut. Templeton cracks Miller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Templeton finish him? Templeton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Miller flicks out a counter leg kick but Templeton steps away. Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Templeton counters with a crisp right that sends Miller to the canvas! Templeton follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Templeton! After winning the bout, Lance Templeton 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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Event:
CEC 437
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1# Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing. Kummola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miller. Kummola connects with a leg kick. Miller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Kummola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily. It looked like Miller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kummola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miller. Kummola pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A little feinted left hand from Miller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Miller's corner calls for a 1-2. Miller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller moves out of range as Kummola strikes. Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Miller scores with a jab to the head.
Kummola has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Miller connects with a crisp jab. Kummola dodges the punch combination from Miller.
Miller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kummola throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it. A slapping leg kick lands for Kummola.
Kummola misses with a straight left. #T1# Miller throws a leg kick #TD2# and Kummola counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Kummola with a flurry of punches that miss. Kummola won't allow Miller to get back to his feet. Miller controlling Kummola's posture. Kummola won't allow Miller to get back to his feet. Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kummola postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Kummola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Miller looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2# Miller is looking to sweep but instead, Kummola has passed into half guard.
Miller wants to control but Kummola is keeping busy and won't allow it. Miller is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Cozad MMA LA Elite, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Miller manages to get to full guard.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kummola throws a big right hand that misses. Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kummola controlling from the top position. Kummola preventing the sweep. #T3# Miller looking to control.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kummola cracks Miller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Kummola ducks under a wild hook from Miller. A little jabbing left from Kummola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kummola sizes up Miller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Horrible takedown attempt by Kummola or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller, which made it look bad. Kummola throws a leg kick but Miller checks it. Miller lands with a shot to the body. Kummola tries a low kick but Miller avoids it. A nice leg kick lands there from Miller. Miller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kummolas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A swing and a miss from Miller. Kummola is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4# Miller moves away from the strike by Kummola. Miller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kummola. Kummola takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good work by Miller as he checks the leg kick. 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! Kummola missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kummola ducks under a wild hook from Miller. Kale Kummola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kummola thows a left - swing and a miss! Kummola connects with a solid leg kick. Kummola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Good leg kick by Miller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kummola checks a leg kick. Kummola feints a counter leg kick. Miller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Miller slips a straight right by Kummola. Kummola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miller doesn't seem bothered though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kale Kummola will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Miller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kummola is out of range. Miller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Miller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2# Kummola drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Miller pulls Kummola in close to prevent any damage. Miller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Kummola slips nicely into half guard. Miller is not content to let Kummola control the position. Miller is looking to control Kummola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miller avoid being mounted? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miller gets back to full guard.
Miller is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1# Kummola with a nice head shot there. Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kummola is one step ahead there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kummola with a flurry of punches that miss. Miller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Miller postures up.
Miller lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2# Kummola 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. Kale Kummola has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2# Kummola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard. #REVB# Kummola wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving. Miller is trying to control the position but Kummola postures up. Kummola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard. Miller controls Kummola momentarily but Kummola frees himself. Miller is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Kummola slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Kummola wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving. #T3# Kummola throws an elbow that misses. Miller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kummola's guard. Nice move by Miller!#REVR##SUB2# Kummola throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU# Miller decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Miller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Kummola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kummola keeps the fight on the outside.#T4# Kummola scoring well with a low kick there.
Miller takes a body punch but keeps moving. The fighters circling - Kummola throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Miller throws a chopping leg kick but Kummola manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Kale Kummola seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kummola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller. Kummola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miller counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Miller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kummola takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. A leg kick checked by Miller. Miller misses with a wild body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! A nice leg kick lands there from Miller. Kummola jabbing away but nothing is landing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kummola throws a low kick but it's checked well by Miller. Miller thuds his shin into the meat of Kummola's side. Johnny Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kummola paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kummola drops his hands momentarily and Miller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kummola. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Johnny Miller will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Miller checks a low kick from Kummola. Miller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Miller is looking to clinch but Kummola is avoiding it.
Kummola scores with a jab. Miller acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Kummola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Kummola misses with an uppercut. Kummola avoids a kick to the body.
Kummola scores with a jab. Miller motions for Kummola to come forward. Miller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kummola takes one to the chin there. A bone on bone clash there as Kummola blocks the leg kick.
Kummola is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Miller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kummola. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice uppercut lands for Miller. That snapped Kummola's head back.
#CL# Miller gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kummola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Kummola blocks an uppercut.
Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kummola backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2# Kummola breaks from the clinch.
#T1# Kummola throws a leg kick but Miller sees it coming and moves out of range. Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kummola is able to avoid easily. Kummola just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Miller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kummola misses with a right hand and Miller counters with a nice uppercut. Kummola connects with a crisp jab. Kummola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Kummola ducks down to avoid it. Miller lands a nice looking body kick. A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target. Kummola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Kummola throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it. Kummola's corner calls for a 1-2. Kummola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Miller thows a left - swing and a miss! Kummola throws a body shot but no joy. Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kummola. #T2# Miller feints and then cracks Kummola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kummola down. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kummola keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kummola gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Miller stuffs the takedown. Miller throws a front kick aimed at Kummola's knee but Kummola avoids it well. Nice body kick there by Miller. Miller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Kummola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Miller throws a hook to the side of Kummola's head but Kummola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kummola walks into a left hand. Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kummola manages to avoid it. Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kummola.
Kummola feints and then cracks Miller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miller down. Kummola lands with a shot to the body. Kummola slips a jab from Miller.#T3# Kummola avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kummola checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Kummola throws out a counter right but Miller avoids it with no problem. Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kummola. Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Miller misses the jab. Kummola throws a solid leg kick but Miller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kummola. Kummola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miller on the side of the head. Miller misses with a low kick.
Kummola throws a leg kick and Miller counters with a low kick, right behind Kummola 's knee. Kummola tries to score with a low kick but Miller moves his leg out of the way. Miller half committed to a counter leg kick. Miller connects with a leg kick. Kummola looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Miller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL# Miller clinches up with Kummola and pushes him back against the cage. Kummola working aggressively here.
Kummola misses with the head strike.
Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kummola backwards. #T4# Kummola working aggressively here.
Kummola misses with a short punch on the inside. Miller tries a body shot but Kummola blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kummola misses with the head strike.
Miller throws a head punch that misses. Kummola lands with a short shot to the head. Kummola gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Kummola blocks a body shot from Miller. Kummola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land. Miller misses with a short punch on the inside. Kummola pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Miller. I think Miller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Miller! An out of breath Johnny Miller thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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