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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1# Rowland avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2# Miller moves into range and clinches up with Rowland. Rowland is trying to drag Miller to the mat but Miller just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Miller using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rowland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Rowland wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller crunches a lovely knee into Rowland's ribcage. Miller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rowland.
#TD# Rowland decides to pull guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rowland's guard. Miller is looking to advance position but Rowland won't allow it. Miller is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Miller keeps trying to improve his position.#T1# Rowland holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Miller passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2# Miller goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rowland turns into him and now he's in Miller's guard.
#SUB2# Rowland got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rowland has managed to get both his arms back between Miller's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB2# Miller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rowland defends well. Miller looks winded!#SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Rowland 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. #SUB2# Miller looking for a guillotine here but Rowland defends easily.
#SUB2# Miller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rowland is aware though and is defending well.#T3# Rowland wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving. #SUB2# Miller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rowland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Miller is looking for a triangle here but Rowland uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rowland working the ground and pound from side control. Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Miller gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Miller looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Rowland lands strikes from half guard.#T4##SUB2# Miller looking for subs from the bottom but Rowland mounts him!#SUB# Rowland has control of Miller's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Miller regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB# Rowland working for a guillotine from mount but Miller is in no mood to give up. Miller working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Rowland with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Miller is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Miller will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Miller throws a series of strikes that have Rowland backpedaling.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Rowland moved out of range nicely. Miller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ivan Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rowland slips a jab from Miller. Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Rowland throws a head kick that misses. Miller tries to bum rush Rowland with a series of wild strikes but Rowland uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Miller throws a combination that misses #TD# and Rowland counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2# Miller looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rowland has picked Miller up and slammed him! Miller can't keep hold of the triangle and Rowland manages to pass to side control! Miller is breathing heavily. Miller tries to bench press Rowland off him but Rowland keeps the position. This has been an exciting period of action! Rowland creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB# Rowland in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Miller is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buck Rowland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2016 |
#R1# Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noel. Miller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Noel counters with a two punch combo. Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Horrible takedown attempt by Noel or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller, which made it look bad. As Noel backs off Miller throws a huge counter combo but Noel manages to avoid it all. Miller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2# It looks like Vaughn Noel has been cut. Noel with a lazy takedown attempt and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Miller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miller wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vaughn Noel. That's going to take a lot out of him. Noel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily. Ivan Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Miller lands a nice looking body shot.
Noel dives in and grabs Miller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes down on Noel's head and hops out. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Miller pushes Noel up against the cage in a clinch.#T1# Noel is trying to pull guard but Miller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Miller missing with knees to the body.
Miller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Noel.
Noel really is a fat lump. Noel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Noel avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Noel avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Noel tries to break the clinch but Miller is controlling the position. Noel avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Noel managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
The referee calls for Noel to work.
Miller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Noel avoids it. Miller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Noel is defending well for now. Miller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Noel is defending well for now.#T2# Noel is trying to push Miller away but Miller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Noel managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
Miller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Noel.
#TD# Noel pulls guard effortlessly. Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noel swivels though and keeps the full guard. Miller pushes down on Noel's leg and manages to get into half guard. Miller moves into full mount! Noel won't be happy about that! Miller moves to his opponent's back but Noel bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Miller. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Noel throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely. #T3##SUB2# Noel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Noel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# Miller working for a triangle but Noel defends it easily.
#SU# Noel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL# Noel clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage.#T4# Noel avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Miller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Noel avoids it. Noel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Miller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Noel avoids it. Miller utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Miller looks winded! Noel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Noel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD# Noel gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Miller regains guard.
#SUB2# Noel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Noel has managed to get both his arms back between Miller's legs - danger averted. Noel working some strikes from top position.#SUB2# Miller has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Noel is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Miller. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Miller dominated that round. The cut man is working on Vaughn Noel's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##TD# Noel drives through with a takedown into Miller's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2# Miller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Miller looking for subs off his back but Noel has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2# Miller with the active half guard here but Noel passes nicely into side control. Vaughn Noel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miller sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Miller is breathing heavily.#SUB2# Miller actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2# Miller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Noel pulls his head out easily. Miller on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Noel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2# Miller actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Noel is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2# Miller looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Noel pushes past his half guard into mount! #T2# Noel lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Miller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miller wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Noel is hanging on to Miller's back as he tries to escape.
Noel biding his time, controlling Miller. Noel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Noel is hanging on to Miller's back as he tries to escape.
#T3# Noel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Miller doesn't escape. Miller is covering up but some of the strikes from Noel are getting through and doing damage.
I really don't envy Miller right now.
Noel scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Miller is looking for a way out. I really don't envy Miller right now.
Miller is still trying to improve position.#SUB# Miller defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Miller can't escape the position.
#T4# Miller keeps trying to improve his position. Miller is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Noel lands with a hammerfist to the side of Miller's head.#SUB# Noel is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Miller defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Miller rolls, trying to escape but Noel keeps control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaughn Noel dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Vaughn Noel's cut. 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# Noel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miller's waist but Miller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Noel off to one side. Miller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Noel has time to react. Noel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Miller throws a right and a left that both miss. Noel lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Noel tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside. Miller with a hook. Noel blocks the body kick.
Miller is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Noel moves away from the strike by Miller. Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Miller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Noel. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vaughn Noel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Miller rushes Noel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Noel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1# Noel pressing his opponent against the cage. Miller trying to land knees to the body.
Noel has Miller pushed against the cage. Noel avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Noel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller trying to land knees to the body.
Noel looking to slow down the pace here. Noel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Maybe Noel would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Miller trying to land knees to the body.
Noel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vaughn Noel. Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noel circles away quickly and effectively. Noel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Noel has a takedown stuffed.#TD# Noel gets the takedown into side control. Miller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Noel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Miller gets back to half guard.#T3# Noel lands strikes from half guard.#SUB# Noel seems to be looking for submissions.
Miller tries to get to full guard but Noel has control of the leg. #SUB2# Miller looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Noel lands a nice short elbow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2# Miller looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Miller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Noel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Miller looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Noel scoring with strikes to the body and head. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Noel trying to control from half guard but Miller is working away. #SUB2# Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Ivan 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Miller!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Miller rushes Golovkin and presses him up against the cage. Miller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Golovkin walks away with a smile on his face. Miller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Golovkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Golovkin throws a right hand that misses
#TD# and Miller counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Golovkin ! Golovkin pushes Miller away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Miller gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB# Miller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Golovkin has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Miller is trying to get an arm triangle but Golovkin is defending well. Golovkin is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Miller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Miller tries to advance to mount but Golovkin instead regains half guard. #ES2# Golovkin pushes Miller off and gets back to his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Golovkin scores with a shot to the body.
Gennady Golovkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Miller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Golovkin . Miller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A slow jab from Golovkin misses its intended target. Miller blocks a head kick by Golovkin .
As Golovkin looks to move away, Miller throws a big counter combo but Golovkin just gets out of the way. Golovkin misses the shot to the body. Golovkin misses with an uppercut. Gennady Golovkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Golovkin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Golovkin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Miller. Golovkin jabbing away but nothing is landing. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miller. Golovkin scores with a kick to the body.
Miller is breathing heavily. Golovkin throws a combination. Miller tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2# It looks like Ivan Miller has been cut. Golovkin lands a leg kick that knocks Miller off balance momentarily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Miller throws a nice looking combination but Golovkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Golovkin throws the kick towards the body but Miller avoids it. Golovkin moves away from the strike by Miller. #T2# Golovkin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Golovkin throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range. It looked like Miller was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Miller has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Golovkin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Miller counters with a series of strikes. Golovkin will be more careful next time no doubt. Golovkin throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily. Golovkin throws a combination that misses #TD# and Miller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Miller wants to pass the guard but Golovkin is defending well. Miller is working hard here to advance position.#ES2# Golovkin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Miller is on him like a limpet, forcing Golovkin back against the cage. Miller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2# Golovkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Golovkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Miller swinging wildly here.
#T3# Golovkin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Golovkin looks like he wants to counter punch here. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him. Golovkin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2# Miller is rocked! Golovkin misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Miller misses the target. Golovkin throws a good cross that connects.
Oh Miller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Golovkin cracks Miller with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Miller falls to his knees and Golovkin doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gennady Golovkin ! As Gennady Golovkin got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: He is no Middleweight '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2016 |
#R1# Washington takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top. Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Washington tries to counter by clinching up but Miller breaks away and moves out of range. Miller is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Miller tries to clinch but Washington moves out of range. Washington could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Miller shoots in for a double leg but Washington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Washington looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Miller instigates a clinch. Miller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Washington just stands there and leans against the cage. Washington is trying to break the clinch but Miller has him pressed against the cage. #TD2# Miller ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Miller no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1# Miller looking to control.
Miller might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Washington haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Miller is trying to hold Washington in close to prevent damage but Washington has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Washington passes into side control, despite Miller's attempt to control the position.
#SUB# Washington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Miller is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Washington is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB# Washington looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T2# Miller is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB# Washington working for a submission but Miller is keeping him at bay. Miller tries to lock up and control but Washington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB# Washington jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Miller manages to avoid the submission attempt. Washington working the head and body with strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Washington has control of an arm but Miller manages to advance to Washington's back! Miller is not going to allow Washington to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2# Washington is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Miller gets his way!
#SUB2# Miller is persistently looking for the submission but Washington is defending it well.
#T3##SUB2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Miller working for a choke but Washington is defending well. Miller looks winded! Miller not allowing Washington to control his hands. #SUB2# Miller patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Washington trying to control the position but Miller manages to sink in the hooks. Washington is trying to break free.
Washington trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2# Miller seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Washington's chin but Washington turns very nicely into Miller's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Washington.
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4# Miller pulls Washington in close to prevent any damage. Miller is trying to control the position but Washington postures up. Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Miller trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Washington landing with the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Miller dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Miller shoots and misses and Washington counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD# Washington looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Miller! Washington working the head with strikes. #SUB# Washington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miller, who protects the arm well. Miller can't do much from the bottom here. Washington looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Miller is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miller managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Washington.
Miller is trying to control Washington's posture but Washington avoids it. Washington connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Miller some visible discomfort.
#T1# Miller can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB# Washington tries for a kimura but Miller is defending well. Washington working away. Washington cracks Miller with an elbow. That is naaassty. Miller struggling a bit here. Washington in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Miller wants to control but Washington postures up.#T2# Miller keeps Washington under control for a moment. Miller is breathing heavily.#SUB# Washington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miller, who protects the arm well. You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Miller taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3# Miller taking a bit of punishment here - Washington scoring with strikes. #SUB# Washington tries for a kimura but Miller is defending well. Luke Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Miller is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Washington works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB# Washington is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Miller holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T4##SUB# Washington looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Washington tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Washington working away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Miller dodges the ground and pound from Washington. You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Washington dominated that second round. That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Miller throws a combination that misses #TD# and Washington counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miller won't be happy with that. Miller struggling a bit here. Check out the look on Washington's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Washington cracks Miller with an elbow. That is naaassty. Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around? Washington working away. Washington working the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Washington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Miller isn't going anywhere.#SUB# Washington tries for a kimura but Miller is defending well. #T1# Miller is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Washington's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Washington lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Miller wants to get back to full guard. Washington throwing shots but Miller is blocking nicely. Washington working Miller over with strikes. Miller trying to control but Washington postures up.
Washington 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 takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2# Miller wants to get back to full guard. Miller wants to get back to full guard but Washington has mounted him! Washington with good strikes from the mount here! Miller wants to control but Washington is having none of it. Washington with good strikes from the mount here! Miller bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB# Washington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Washington keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass. Washington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Washington holds on and takes a little breather. #T3# Washington wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him. Washington keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass. Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Washington. Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Washington trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Washington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Washington keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Washington looking to control.
Miller passes easily into side control. Nice work. Miller advances to mount. #SUB2# Miller looking for a guillotine from mount but Washington is having none of it. #SUB2# Miller goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Washington is on top in guard.
Miller is trying to control the position but Washington postures up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Washington's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Washington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight! Luke Washington showed his dominance in that final round. I think Washington 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:27 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:27 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Washington!
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Event:
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Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Miller decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Miller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2# Miller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reilly tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control. Miller is pressing down on Reilly's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reilly is holding on for now. Miller keeps trying to improve his position. Reilly missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2# Miller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miller trying to mount his opponent but Reilly defends it. Reilly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reilly. Reilly keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass. #T1# Reilly is controlling Miller's posture. Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reilly is keeping the position for now. Reilly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reilly swivels though and keeps the full guard. Reilly seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Miller passes Reilly's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Miller wants to free his trapped foot but Reilly is holding on for dear life with his legs. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Reilly wants to get back to his feet.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Miller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Miller moves nicely into side control. #SUB2# Miller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Reilly stops Miller from passing to mount. #SUB2# Miller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Miller advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2# Miller working for a guillotine from mount but Reilly is in no mood to give up. Reilly holds on to Miller as tight as he can, avoiding damage.#SUB2# Miller looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3# Reilly tries to hold on but Miller postures up. Reilly working to try and regain half guard.
Reilly is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Reilly defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Miller. Reilly tries to hold on but Miller postures up.#SUB2# Miller goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Reilly is on top in guard.
Miller is adopting a defensive guard.#T4# Reilly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Miller controlling Reilly's posture. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Miller dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL2# Miller clinches up with Reilly and pushes him back against the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Miller is trying to pull guard but Reilly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2# Miller manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Reilly throws a big right hand that misses. Miller pulls Reilly in close to prevent any damage. Miller's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Reilly working some strikes from top position. Miller has his hands on Reilly's head, controlling the position. Reilly throws a big elbow that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Miller seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. More stalling from Miller. Reilly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Miller with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL# Reilly moves into the clinch.#TD2# Miller drags the fight down to the ground.
Miller has Reilly pulled in close to control his posture. #T3# Let's hope that Miller has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Miller has a closed guard, preventing Reilly from standing up. Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Miller pulls Reilly in close to his closed guard and prevents Reilly from doing any damage or advancing position. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Miller. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Yet more stalling tactics from Miller.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Miller is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Reilly is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Miller.#CL2# Miller has managed to clinch.
Miller jumps guard but Reilly stands there with Miller around his waist. Miller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD# Reilly lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Miller is controlling Reilly's position as best he can from this difficult position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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 misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Miller does no damage. #CL2# Miller rushes Reilly and presses him up against the cage. Reilly is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Miller jumps guard but Reilly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miller jumps guard but Reilly stands there with Miller around his waist. Miller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD# Reilly jumps guard.
Reilly keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass. #T1# Miller is pushing down on Reilly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reilly is fighting to maintain full guard but Miller has managed to sneak the leg through. Reilly regains full guard. Nicely done. Reilly is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2# Miller drops back looking for a leg! Reilly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reilly manages to kick Miller off! Miller jumps back into Reilly's guard. Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reilly swivels though and keeps the full guard. Miller passes easily into side control. Nice work. Miller has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2# Miller wants to finish this one by submission but Reilly is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Miller. Reilly tries to lock up and control but Miller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Reilly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##SUB2# Miller is working for a guillotine from mount but Reilly frees his head quite easily.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Reilly can't escape the position.
Reilly tries to hold on but Miller postures up.#SUB2# Miller is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Reilly is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Miller!
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