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Event: HZN 12 Ivanovic v Nomura     
Date:   Mar 16, 2024
#R1#
Miller swings for the body but St. Clair moves out of range.
St. Clair lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Lynton Miller has been cut.
Miller staying out of range there.#TD2#
Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
St. Clair on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miller controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
St. Clair regains full guard. Nicely done.
Miller preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
St. Clair throws his legs up looking for a submission but Miller uses it to pass to side control.
St. Clair is trying to get back to half guard.
Miller wants to control but St. Clair is keeping him busy.
St. Clair tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but St. Clair is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
St. Clair is looking to reverse the position.
Miller is working St. Clair over with some ground and pound from side control.
St. Clair is working to avoid the ground and pound but Miller connects with a decent elbow.
St. Clair tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Miller works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
St. Clair tries to bench press Miller off him but Miller keeps the position.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
St. Clair takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Check out the look on Miller's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
St. Clair is looking for a sweep.
Miller landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Miller working the ground and pound.
Miller scores with a couple of short elbows.
St. Clair takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
St. Clair taking punishment in the form of punches.
St. Clair is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Miller is chipping away with strikes. #T3#
St. Clair is trying to improve his position.
Miller lands a few punches from side control.
Miller landing strikes.
Miller lands a few punches from side control.
Miller landing strikes.
Miller working the ground and pound from side control.
St. Clair is not content to let Miller control the position.
Miller is chipping away with strikes.
Miller working the ground and pound from side control.
St. Clair tries to buck Miller off but Miller is having none of it.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
St. Clair is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Miller trying to control the position but St. Clair is working away.
St. Clair is looking for a sweep.
Miller in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
St. Clair on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
St. Clair is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lynton Miller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Miller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Miller throws a push kick but St. Clair slaps the foot to one side.
Miller lands an overhand right.
Miller connects with a right hand. St. Clair shakes it off.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Miller misses. #TD2#
Miller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in St. Clair's half guard.
Miller winds up and cracks St. Clair with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Miller has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller landing shots from mount. #T1#
Miller landing strikes from the mount.
Miller lands with some vicious ground and pound - can St. Clair hang on?
Miller lands with some vicious ground and pound - can St. Clair hang on?
St. Clair is in a horrible position here. Miller smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
St. Clair tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miller landing strikes from the mount and St. Clair is in trouble!
St. Clair is working to get back to half guard.
Miller punishing his opponent with strikes.
St. Clair is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
Miller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
St. Clair is trying desperately to improve position.
Miller wants to control the pace but St. Clair is squirming around nicely.
Miller is landing with some decent strikes but St. Clair is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Miller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as St. Clair is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Miller cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T3#
St. Clair is working to get back to half guard.
St. Clair regains half guard.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but St. Clair is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miller content to control rather than advance.
St. Clair is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.
Miller lands with a punch from half guard.
Lynton Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miller uses his free foot to push down on St. Clair's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for St. Clair.
Miller looking to control but St. Clair is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
St. Clair can't escape the position.
St. Clair is working hard here to advance position.
Miller is landing with some decent strikes but St. Clair is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
St. Clair working to try and regain half guard.
The referee warns St. Clair that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Miller landing strikes from the mount.
St. Clair is desperately trying to improve his position but Miller has a good base and remains in mount.
Miller is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. St. Clair can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lynton Miller's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
St. Clair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller throws a leg kick but St. Clair sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miller lands a body shot.
Miller moves out of range as St. Clair strikes.
Miller moves out of range as St. Clair throws a body kick.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from St. Clair.
Miller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. St. Clair looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick from Miller is predictable there
and St. Clair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Clair is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice shot by Miller.
Miller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lynton Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
St. Clair misses with a looping left.#T1#
St. Clair chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miller can pounce on him.
Miller throws a low kick, looking for St. Clair's leg but St. Clair calmly moves out of range.
St. Clair is looking for a counter combo.
St. Clair is looking to land body kicks.
Miller misses with a body kick.
St. Clair throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St. Clair.
Miller looks to land a right hand but St. Clair moved out of range.
St. Clair seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
St. Clair slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Miller avoids the body shot from St. Clair.
Miller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
St. Clair tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Miller manages to circle out of the way.
Miller misses with a body kick.
St. Clair lands a head shot.
Raleigh St. Clair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St. Clair lands a glancing blow to the side of Miller's head.
St. Clair throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St. Clair looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
St. Clair uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St. Clair throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Miller cracks St. Clair with a good jab.
Miller misses with a body punch
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Miller jabs at St. Clair's body.
Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
St. Clair swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller scores with a shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Miller.
Miller works the jab nicely.
Miller scores with a spinning back kick!
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but St. Clair moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
St. Clair misses with a straight left.
St. Clair takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
St. Clair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
St. Clair was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but St. Clair slips the punch.
A left and a right from Miller both land. Nice combination.
Lynton Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller blocks a jab.
Miller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt St. Clair.
Miller lands the left hand.
Raleigh St. Clair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St. Clair on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St. Clair.
Miller with the counter takedown but St. Clair avoids it easily.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St. Clair throws out the jab.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St. Clair manages to avoid it.
And St. Clair counters with a quick kick to the body but Miller blocks it.
St. Clair misses with a double jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lynton Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miller 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lynton Miller!

After winning the bout, Lynton Miller thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: HZN 6 Tenryu v Farah     
Date:   Feb 09, 2024
#R1#
Miller moves away from the strike by Maitonaama.
Maitonaama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miller's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maitonaama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maitonaama lands with a hook. Miller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maitonaama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miller walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maitonaama misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Maitonaama lands a head shot.
Maitonaama swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miller scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maitonaama throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Miller on the side of the head. #T1#
Miller avoids the body shot from Maitonaama.
And Miller tries to counter it with a takedown but Maitonaama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maitonaama.
Maitonaama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miller with the inside leg kick.
Maitonaama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maitonaama changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller takes one to the chin there.
Miller cracks Maitonaama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miller misses with a leg kick.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Maitonaama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maitonaama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miller on the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Maitonaama.
Maitonaama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miller looks to land a body kick but Maitonaama moved away.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maitonaama.
Maitonaama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Miller swings for the body but Maitonaama moves out of range. #T2#
Miller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maitonaama lands with a nice body punch.
Miller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maitonaama is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maitonaama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Maitonaama fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maitonaama throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
And Miller tries to counter it with a takedown but Maitonaama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maitonaama throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller lands a jab to the nose.
Maitonaama tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
Maitonaama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maitonaama shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maitonaama misses the shot to the body.
Maitonaama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maitonaama staying out of range there.
Maitonaama misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Miller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maitonaama is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Maitonaama misses with a looping right.
Miller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maitonaama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maitonaama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maitonaama swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Maitonaama attempts a counter takedown but Miller avoids it well and moves away.
Maitonaama misses with a double jab.
Maitonaama lands the left hand.
Maitonaama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
No luck for Miller with that takedown attempt.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Maitonaama moves away and avoids it.
Maitonaama is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4#
Miller misses the jab.
Miller walks into a stiff left hand from Maitonaama.
Miller staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maitonaama scores with a jab.
Miller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maitonaama misses with a straight left.
Miller feints the counter takedown.
Miller throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Maitonaama counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miller won't be happy with that.
Miller is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Maitonaama goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Miller rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Maitonaama's guard! Nice work there by Miller!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maitonaama keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslak Maitonaama dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Maitonaama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maitonaama misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Miller counters with a takedown into side control.
Miller tries to score with some ground and pound. Maitonaama controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Miller cracks Maitonaama with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Miller trying to control the action but Maitonaama is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maitonaama tries to improve position but can't.
Miller happy to just control the position for now.
Miller landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Miller misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Miller looking to control but instead Maitonaama has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maitonaama's head.
Maitonaama trying to control here.
Maitonaama is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Miller.
Maitonaama is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Miller. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maitonaama is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Miller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maitonaama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miller scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Maitonaama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maitonaama blocks a jab.
Maitonaama drops down looking for a counter takedown but Miller sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maitonaama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Maitonaama takes one to the side of the head.
Maitonaama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Maitonaama - just one landing.
Maitonaama swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maitonaama defends it well.
Maitonaama misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Maitonaama misses the jab.
A jab from Maitonaama does it's job there.
Miller defending well as Maitonaama loads up on a big left hand.
Miller looks to land a combination but Maitonaama avoids it well.
Aslak Maitonaama is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Miller misses #TD#
and Maitonaama counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller prevents Maitonaama from moving into mount. #SUB#
Maitonaama tries for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
Miller can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Miller manages to get back to half guard.
Maitonaama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head.
Miller tries to roll over but Maitonaama keeps him under control.#SUB#
Maitonaama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miller has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Maitonaama trying to work for an americana but Miller has managed to regain full guard.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Maitonaama from controlling successfully.
Maitonaama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Maitonaama scores with a hook to the body. Miller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maitonaama checks a low kick from Miller.
Maitonaama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Miller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maitonaama. Maitonaama circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Miller staying out of range there.
Maitonaama swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Maitonaama misses with an uppercut.
Maitonaama scores with a jab to the jaw.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Maitonaama moved out of range nicely.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Maitonaama moves away and avoids it.
Aslak Maitonaama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Maitonaama's head but Maitonaama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller misses with a hook. Maitonaama ducked under it nicely.
Maitonaama throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Maitonaama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miller avoids it really well and circles away.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid body kick from Miller.
Maitonaama looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
And Miller tries to counter it with a takedown but Maitonaama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maitonaama scores with a nice strike.
Maitonaama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller fails with the takedown.
Maitonaama misses with a wild body shot.
Maitonaama 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 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maitonaama.
Maitonaama misses the shot to the body. #T2##TD2#
Miller bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Maitonaama throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Maitonaama slips the punch.
Maitonaama tries to counter with a takedown but Miller is quick to defend against it.
Maitonaama moves into range and connects with a jab.
Miller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maitonaama attempts a counter takedown but Miller avoids it well and moves away.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller with the counter takedown but Maitonaama avoids it easily.
Miller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miller slips under a jab from Maitonaama.
Maitonaama ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maitonaama scores with a shot to the body.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Maitonaama.
Miller throws a front kick aimed at Maitonaama's knee but Maitonaama avoids it well. #T3#
Maitonaama 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.
Maitonaama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily.
Miller does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Miller throws a leg kick which misses Maitonaama's front leg but catches the back leg as Maitonaama tries to avoid it.
Donk. Maitonaama catches Miller right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Maitonaama misses.
Maitonaama throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Maitonaama scores with a takedown into Miller's guard.
Miller has momentary wrist control but Maitonaama slips an elbow through the middle.
Maitonaama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maitonaama passes Miller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Miller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maitonaama makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Maitonaama working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maitonaama works over Miller with some ground and pound from guard.
Maitonaama lands a couple of digs.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller keeping full guard, as Maitonaama tries to pass.
Maitonaama is in close to Miller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maitonaama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maitonaama preventing the sweep.
Maitonaama pushing down on Miller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Miller is trying to maintain the position but Maitonaama is very close to passing his half guard.
Maitonaama trying to mount his opponent but Miller defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aslak Maitonaama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maitonaama 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslak Maitonaama!

Our winner, Aslak Maitonaama, 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.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 20, 2023
#R1#
Braxton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Miller lands a body shot.
Braxton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Miller there.
Braxton throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Braxton closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
so Miller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Miller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miller landing with the ground and pound.
Miller cracks Braxton with a solid left hand.
Braxton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Miller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Braxton trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Miller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Braxton's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Braxton's brow.
Miller stands up over Braxton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Miller seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Braxton for as long as he can get away with.
Miller works over Braxton with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Braxton's brow.
Miller sitting in guard here, content to control.
Miller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miller stops Braxton from standing up.
Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Braxton trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Braxton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Miller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braxton wants to sweep but no luck.
Miller cracks Braxton with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Braxton trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Braxton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Miller chips away with some ground and pound.
Miller controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Braxton looking to control.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Braxton keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Miller looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Miller. Braxton shrugs it off though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Miller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Braxton tries to clinch up.
Braxton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Miller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Braxton did well to prevent Miller getting side control.
Miller is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nice strikes from Miller there.
Miller prevents Braxton from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller passes the guard and advances to mount!
Miller lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T1#
Braxton is working to get back to half guard.
Miller raining down hammerfists from mount.
Miller controlling the pace for now.
Miller continues to stall.
Miller landing punches.
Miller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miller with shots to the head and body - Braxton looks very uncomfortable down there. #T2#
Miller looking to control and managing it successfully.
Braxton tries to buck Miller off but he can't manage it.
Braxton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miller content just to control the position here.
Miller 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 lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Miller.
Miller fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC#Braxton is rocked!
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Braxton can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller drops a big elbow. That's hurt Braxton! More shots from Miller and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lynton Miller!
A relieved looking Lynton Miller thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Nfld liive 51     
Date:   Nov 18, 2023
#R1#
Chandler misses the jab.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Chandler misses.
Chandler slips a jab from Miller.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chandler.
Chandler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lynton Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller lands a really nice looking cross but Chandler seems unphased.
Miller throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Miller.
Chandler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chandler 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.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller cracks Chandler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller misses with a right hand
and Chandler counters with a left to the body.
Chandler slips a jab from Miller.
Chandler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Miller.
Chandler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler moves forwards but Miller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chandler misses with a straight left.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller slips a straight right by Chandler.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chandler.
Miller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab from Chandler.
Chandler moves away from the strike by Miller.
Chandler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miller misses with a double jab
and Chandler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miller thinking.
Chandler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chandler avoids the head kick by Miller.
Joey Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller blocks a jab.#T3#
Miller misses with a shot to the body
and Chandler counters with a straight right hand.
Chandler lands with a shot to the body.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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.
Chandler misses with a hook.
Miller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chandler sprawls and moves away.
Miller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Chandler. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Miller throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chandler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Miller is in Chandler's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chandler manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler looking for a sweep. Not yet Chandler, not yet.
Miller postures up in Chandler's guard and throws a big left but Chandler blocks it.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Chandler.
Miller passes into half guard.
Chandler is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chandler manages to get to full guard.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Chandler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joey Chandler will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Miller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A telegraphed right hand from Chandler misses the target.
Chandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joey Chandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chandler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miller can pounce on him.
Miller misses with a kick to the body.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Miller.
Chandler takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a leg kick but Chandler checks it.
A nice side step and Chandler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Miller avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Chandler lands with a straight right. Miller didn't see that one coming.
Miller blocks a jab.#T1#
Miller tries to land a leg kick but Chandler saw it coming and moves away.
Chandler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
Miller misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Chandler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chandler misses the shot to the body.
Miller tries to land a front kick but Chandler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chandler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Miller. That one must have hurt.
Miller with a nice cross.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Chandler moves out of range easily.
Miller lands a jab to the head. #T2##TD#
Miller gets a double leg takedown into Chandler's guard.
Chandler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Miller 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.
Chandler is trying to keep Miller in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chandler holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chandler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chandler has control of Miller's left arm, preventing Miller from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chandler misses with an uppercut.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller lands a really nice looking cross but Chandler seems unphased.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Chandler lands a body shot.
Chandler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller throws a body kick that misses
and Chandler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chandler lands with a right hand.
Miller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Miller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chandler's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Chandler, which made it look bad.
Chandler misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Miller counters with a single leg into guard. Chandler didn't expect that.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Miller postures up in Chandler's guard and throws a big left but Chandler blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Miller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Miller tries to land a body kick
and Chandler counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chandler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller throws a series of punches but Chandler avoids them all with ease.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Chandler ducks down to avoid it.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chandler sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Miller with the inside leg kick.
Chandler lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Miller lands a right hook to the body.
Miller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chandler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Chandler, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Chandler against the cage but Chandler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chandler avoids the body shot from Miller.
Chandler takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Chandler connects with a jab.
Chandler misses with a straight right.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Chandler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Chandler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
A cross from Miller lands.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Chandler, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Chandler against the cage but Chandler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Chandler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chandler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miller walks into a left hand.
A lazy body kick from Miller
and Chandler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
A punch combination from Chandler misses.
Miller feinted with a counter takedown.
Chandler swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Chandler slips a straight right by Miller.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
Chandler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Miller throws out a powerful jab.
Chandler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Chandler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miller with a body shot.
Chandler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Chandler misses with a hook.
Miller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chandler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chandler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good standup being displayed there by Miller as he connects with a hook.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Miller throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chandler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
A left lands for Chandler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chandler has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Danga de danga de dang - Chandler scores with a four punch combination!
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chandler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Chandler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chandler 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joey Chandler!

Our winner, Joey Chandler, 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.

 

Event: C146: Blyad vs Kilgore     
Date:   Dec 21, 2022
#R1#
Zan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Millers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Miller attempts a counter takedown but Zan avoids it well and moves away.
Zan lands with a cross.
Zan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miller's head backwards.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Zan saw that one coming.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zan.
Miller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Miller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Miller scores with a nice strike.
Miller moves away from the strike by Zan.
Miller slips under a jab from Zan.
Miller feinted with a counter takedown.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zan's corner calls for a 1-2. Zan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Miller feinted with a counter takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Miller, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Miller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zan doesn't seem phased though.
Tan Zan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Zan looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Zan throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Miller.
Zan throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Miller slips a straight right by Zan.
Zan misses the jab.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Miller thuds a left hand into Zan's body.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Zan's shoulder, as Zan tries to avoid the shot.
Miller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Zan is just out of range.
Zan misses with a body shot #TD#
and Miller counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zan!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller scores with punches from side control.
Miller in side control, throwing shots but Zan defends.
Miller controlling from side mount.
Zan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Miller cracks Zan with a big elbow.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miller taking a breather here.
Zan is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it. #T3#
Miller postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miller's best efforts.
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 looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Zan is working away.
Miller prevents Zan from standing back up.
Zan wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.
Zan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zan.#T4#
Miller postures up.
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Miller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
Miller wants to control from the top but Zan keeps moving.
Miller landing with the ground and pound.
Miller with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Miller thuds a left hand into Zan's body.
Miller throws a series of punches but Zan moves out of range.
Zan connects with a body shot.
Donk. Miller catches Zan right on the button with a cross.
Miller defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Zan lands a head shot.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Miller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zan lands a jab to the nose.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller throws a good cross that connects.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zan.
Miller attempts a counter takedown but Zan avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Zan misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miller.
Miller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miller slips a jab from Zan.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zan throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller avoids the body shot from Zan.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Zan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miller.
Zan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Miller lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Miller. #TD#
Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zan wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zan controlling the position.
Miller cracks Zan with a solid left hand.#T3#
Miller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zan looking to control.
Miller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miller seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zan for as long as he can get away with.
Zan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Miller throws a strike but Zan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zan tries to stand but Miller is controlling from the bottom.
Zan won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miller holds on and takes a little breather.
Miller continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Miller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lynton Miller will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot by Zan.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Miller moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller with a hook.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Zan throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Zan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Zan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Miller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lynton Miller is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Zan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Zan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Miller feinted with a counter takedown.
Miller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Zan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zan lands a body shot. #T2#
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Miller attempts a counter takedown but Zan avoids it well and moves away.
Miller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zan throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller feinted with a counter takedown.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller avoids the body shot from Zan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Miller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Miller.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Zan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Zan dips to his left and cracks Miller with an uppercut!
A big left from Zan misses.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zan punishes Miller's body with a nice straight punch.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zan looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Zan moves out of range as Miller throws a body kick.
Tan Zan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zan throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Zan moves into the clinch successfully.
Zan lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Zan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller. #BC#
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Zan is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Miller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zan to the mat! Zan manages to get full guard. #T4#
Zan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lynton Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller 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 in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller is in close to Zan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miller lands a couple of digs.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lynton Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Zan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miller is aware though and is defending well.
Miller is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tan Zan.
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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lynton Miller!

Our winner, Lynton 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.

 

Event: C144: De Minaur vs. Kilgore     
Date:   Dec 03, 2022
#R1#
Miller tries to land a leg kick but Victor saw it coming and moves away.
Victor throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Victor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.#TD2#
Miller drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Victor.
Victor is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Victor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Victor being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor looking for a sweep. Not yet Victor, not yet. #T1#
Victor controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
Miller content to stall in guard here.
Victor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Victor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Victor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller scores with a leg kick.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Victor feinted with a counter takedown.
Miller throws out a leg kick but Victor moves out of range and Miller only half commits. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Victor takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Victor staying out of range there.
Victor tries to counter with a takedown but Miller is quick to defend against it.
Miller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Miller dives in and scores a takedown into Victor's guard.
Miller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Miller might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Victor looking for a guillotine here but Miller defends easily.
Victor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Victor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Victor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller controlling the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miller keeping full guard, as Victor tries to pass.
Miller pulls Victor in to control the position.
Victor advances to half guard. #SUB#
Victor seems to be looking for submissions.
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 is concentrating on defense, preventing Victor from advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lynton Miller will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Victor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Miller shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Miller was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Victor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Victor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Miller lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Victor down.
Victor tries to buck Miller off but Miller is having none of it.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller scores with a couple of short elbows.
Miller scores with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller controlling from side mount.
Victor is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Miller scores with a couple of short elbows.
Miller wants to control but Victor is keeping him busy.
Victor struggling a bit here.
Miller lands a few punches from side control.
Victor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miller wants to take a breather but Victor is having none of it.
Victor wants to sweep but Miller has passed to side control!#T2#
Victor manages to get back to half guard.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Victor keeps working.
Victor wants to control but Miller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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 Victor's temple.
Miller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miller wants to control but Victor is keeping him busy.
Miller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Victor gets full guard.#SUB#
Victor working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily. #T3#
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Victor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller lands a couple of elbows.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Miller working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Victor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Victor 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.
Victor is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Victor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Victor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Victor misses with a body shot.
Victor misses with a body shot.
Miller lands with a straight right. Victor didn't see that one coming.
Victor is looking to wear down Miller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Victor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller avoids the body shot from Victor.
Victor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Victor.
Victor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Victor scores with a takedown into Miller's guard.
Lynton Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Victor tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Miller has Victor pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Victor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Miller looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Victor being controlled here, momentarily.
Miller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Victor 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.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Victor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Victor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miller passes into half guard. #T1#
Victor is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Victor's hands, connecting with Victor's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miller lands a nice short elbow.
Victor is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
Miller tries to pass the half guard into mount. Victor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Victor works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
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.
Miller cracks Victor with a solid left hand.
Miller controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
Miller landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Miller landing some decent shots from guard.
Victor keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Victor's brow. #T3##SUB#
Victor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Victor is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Victor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Victor defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Victor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Victor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miller.
Lynton Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Miller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Victor did well to prevent Miller getting side control.
Victor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Miller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Victor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miller scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lynton Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miller looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Victor working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller wants to pass the guard but Victor is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lynton Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miller 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lynton Miller!

Lynton Miller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: C141: De Minaur vs. Graves 2     
Date:   Nov 19, 2022
#R1#
Ji Woo misses with a few strikes there.
Ji Woo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ji Woo with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Miller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Miller lands a nice forearm strike.
Ji Woo is trying to improve his position.
Miller postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Ji Woo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ji Woo is looking to regain half guard here but Miller keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Miller misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ji Woo wants to control but Miller postures up.
Ji Woo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Miller connects with a decent elbow.
The referee asks Miller politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Miller prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ji Woo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miller's best efforts.
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ji Woo defending well though.
Miller is keen to just control but Ji Woo is a slippery customer.
Ji Woo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
Ji Woo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Miller works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller looking to finish with strikes here!
Miller lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Miller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ji Woo holds on, trying desperately to control.
Ji Woo is squirming around, avoiding Miller's attempts to control the action.
Miller controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Ji Woo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Miller connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ji Woo is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miller with shots to the head and body - Ji Woo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Miller with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Miller working Ji Woo over with strikes here.
Miller lands a big shot there that rocks Ji Woo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ji Woo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miller looking to ground and pound but Ji Woo is blocking nicely.
Miller avoids the attempt from Ji Woo to control.
Ji Woo is trying to escape the mount.
Ji Woo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Miller misses with the body kick
and Ji Woo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ji Woo checks the leg kick.
Ji Woo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ji Woo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Miller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miller throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Ji Woo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller with the counter takedown but Ji Woo avoids it easily.
Ji Woo digs a good body shot into Miller's ribs.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Ji Woo finds it's way through Miller's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ji Woo lands with a right hand.
Ji Woo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Ji Woo misses.
Miller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miller.
Miller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ji Woo finds it's way round the side to connect with Miller's head.
Ji Woo misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Ji Woo. #TD2#
Miller drives through with a takedown into Ji Woo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ji Woo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ji Woo pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage.
Miller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ji Woo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Miller wants to control from the top but Ji Woo keeps moving.
Ji Woo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miller is in close to Ji Woo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ji Woo pulls Miller in to control the position.
Miller trying to control but Ji Woo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ji Woo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miller. That did some damage!
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 goes for a double leg but Ji Woo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ji Woo continues to drive forward.
A telegraphed right hand from Ji Woo misses the target. #T3#
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ji Woo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bong Ji Woo is winning the standup battle so far.
Ji Woo misses with a straight right.
Ji Woo avoids a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo wants to slow Miller down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Ji Woo.
Bong Ji Woo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lynton Miller.
Ji Woo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Ji Woo digs a good hook to Miller's body.
Ji Woo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miller blocks the body kick.
Miller connects with a nice looking jab.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ji Woo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ji Woo wants to clinch#TD2#
and Miller counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ji Woo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ji Woo struggling a bit here.
Ji Woo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Miller.
Miller connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ji Woo some visible discomfort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bong Ji Woo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Miller checks a leg kick.
Miller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ji Woo delivers a nice body kick.
Ji Woo misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Ji Woo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miller doesn't seem phased though.
Ji Woo pushes Miller away with a front kick.
Miller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ji Woo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Miller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ji Woo to score with a decent uppercut.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Ji Woo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ji Woo swivels and escapes.
Ji Woo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Miller tries to counter it with a takedown but Ji Woo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ji Woo avoids the body shot from Miller.
Ji Woo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot.
Ji Woo misses with a hook.
Miller with the counter takedown but Ji Woo avoids it easily.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Miller with the counter takedown but Ji Woo avoids it easily.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ji Woo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bong Ji Woo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lynton Miller.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
An attempted straight right counter from Ji Woo misses the target.
Ji Woo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Miller if he has to take too many more of those. #T2#
Ji Woo looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ji Woo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ji Woo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Miller blocks a jab.
A lazy body kick from Ji Woo #TD2#
and Miller counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miller not doing much here.
Ji Woo trying to control but Miller postures up.
Miller lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Ji Woo is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Miller working his ground and pound in the gym.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Miller there.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
Ji Woo is looking to control Miller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ji Woo avoid being mounted?
Ji Woo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ji Woo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Ji Woo is working away.
Miller is thwarting Ji Woo's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ji Woo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ji Woo is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
Ji Woo gets full guard.
Ji Woo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller trying to control but Ji Woo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ji Woo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ji Woo counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ji Woo defends it well.
Ji Woo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Miller on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bong Ji Woo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ji Woo 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bong Ji Woo!

In his post fight interview, Bong Ji Woo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: C139: De Minaur vs. Perkele     
Date:   Nov 05, 2022
#R1#
Horiguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Millers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Miller moves away from the strike by Horiguchi.
And Miller tries to counter it with a takedown but Horiguchi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Akaro Horiguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller throws the left hand but Horiguchi avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheers as Horiguchi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miller doesn't seem phased though.
Miller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Horiguchi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Horiguchi misses its intended target.
Miller looks for the body kick but Horiguchi saw that one coming.
Horiguchi throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Horiguchi.
A swing and a miss from Horiguchi.#T1#
Miller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horiguchi misses with a looping right.
Miller dives in for a single leg takedown but Horiguchi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Horiguchi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Horiguchi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horiguchi misses the body punch #TD2#
and Miller counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Horiguchi manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Horiguchi darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Miller counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Horiguchi is keeping the position for now.
Horiguchi looking to control but Miller passes into half guard. #T2#
Miller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Horiguchi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Miller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Horiguchi is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
Miller trying to mount his opponent but Horiguchi defends it.
Miller throwing shots but Horiguchi is blocking nicely.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Horiguchi trying to control here.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Miller's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like Miller might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Miller wants to take a breather but Horiguchi is having none of it.
Horiguchi is trying to stand up here but Miller is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Horiguchi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Miller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Miller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Horiguchi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Miller will feel that in the morning.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Horiguchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Akaro Horiguchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Horiguchi misses.
Horiguchi lands a jab.
Jab by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Miller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Horiguchi pushes Miller off and gets back to his feet.
Horiguchi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Horiguchi's head but Horiguchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horiguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horiguchi throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Miller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Horiguchi's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akaro Horiguchi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Horiguchi defends it well.
Horiguchi connects with a solid leg kick.
Horiguchi ducks right into an uppercut from Miller.
Horiguchi throws a push kick but Miller slaps the foot to one side.
Miller feints the counter takedown.
Horiguchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller misses with an uppercut. Horiguchi saw that one coming.
Horiguchi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Horiguchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horiguchi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Horiguchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Horiguchi ducks down to avoid it.
Miller needs to keep his hands up - Horiguchi had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Horiguchi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horiguchi fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Horiguchi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Horiguchi.#TD2#
Miller drives through with a takedown into Horiguchi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miller wants to control from the top but Horiguchi keeps moving.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Miller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Miller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Horiguchi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Horiguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horiguchi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Horiguchi looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
A big right from Horiguchi misses.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller throws out a leg kick but Horiguchi moves out of range and Miller only half commits. #T3#
Miller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miller sizes up Horiguchi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horiguchi. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horiguchi lunges at Miller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miller's hand.
Horiguchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Horiguchi connects with an inside leg kick.
Horiguchi wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Horiguchi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Horiguchi wants it to stay on the feet.
Horiguchi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Akaro Horiguchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lynton Miller.
Horiguchi scores with a nice body kick.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Horiguchi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Horiguchi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Horiguchi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Horiguchi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miller throws a low kick but Horiguchi avoids it.
Horiguchi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horiguchi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Miller with the counter takedown but Horiguchi avoids it easily.
Horiguchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horiguchi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Horiguchi's shoulder, as Horiguchi tries to avoid the shot.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Horiguchi moved out of range nicely.
Horiguchi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Miller.
Horiguchi misses with a low kick.
Horiguchi scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akaro Horiguchi dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Horiguchi takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Horiguchi pinned against the cage. Horiguchi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miller slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Horiguchi checks a low kick from Miller.
Horiguchi throws a big counter combination but Miller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Horiguchi 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.#TD2#
Miller scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Horiguchi pushes Miller off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Horiguchi throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Horiguchi defends it well.
Horiguchi scores with a jab. Miller acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Horiguchi. Those never looked like landing.
Miller feints the counter takedown.
Miller with the inside leg kick.
Miller staying out of range there.
Horiguchi misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Miller pushes Horiguchi away with a front kick.
Miller throws a jab when Horiguchi was well out of range.
Horiguchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horiguchi missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Horiguchi's head backwards.
Miller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Horiguchi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Akaro Horiguchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Horiguchi slips a straight right by Miller.
Miller walks into a jab.
Horiguchi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miller on the side of the head.
Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Horiguchi can pounce on him.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Miller counters with a shoot takedown. Horiguchi fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Horiguchi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miller puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Horiguchi is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Miller seems content to control.
Miller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Miller working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T3#
Horiguchi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Horiguchi keeps working.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Horiguchi's hands, connecting with Horiguchi's forehead.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miller stops Horiguchi from getting back to his feet.
Horiguchi is not content to let Miller control the position.
Horiguchi trying to control from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Miller works his foot free and advances to mount.
Miller wants to control but instead Horiguchi manages to regain half guard. #T4#
Miller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Horiguchi tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Lynton Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miller lands strikes from half guard.
Horiguchi taking some punishment here, with Miller in his half guard.
Horiguchi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Miller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Horiguchi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lynton Miller.
I think Horiguchi 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akaro Horiguchi!

During a confident post fight interview, Akaro Horiguchi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: C135: Mumu vs. Puno 2     
Date:   Oct 15, 2022
#R1#
Stackhouse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stackhouse throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Miller counters with a takedown into side control.
Miller is chipping away with strikes.
Miller throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Stackhouse works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Miller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Stackhouse pushes Miller off looking to stand but Miller dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stackhouse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Stackhouse is trying to stand up here but Miller is controlling him well.
Miller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stackhouse defending well though.
Nice strikes from Miller there. #T1##ES2#
Stackhouse manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Miller keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Miller lands a left hand.
Stackhouse 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Miller gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stackhouse regains guard.
Miller with a nice head shot there.
Miller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stackhouse wants to stand but Miller is controlling the position.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Stackhouse has wrist control.#T2#
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Stackhouse blocks nicely.
Miller sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stackhouse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stackhouse keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Stackhouse is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stackhouse wants to stall. #T3#
Stackhouse trying to stall but Miller improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stackhouse .
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Miller.
Miller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stackhouse after a bit of a struggle.
Stackhouse is pressed up against the cage. Miller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stackhouse down to the mat. Stackhouse avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stackhouse misses with a hook.
Miller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stackhouse sprawls and moves away.
Stackhouse is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stackhouse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jason Stackhouse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stackhouse throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.#CL#
Miller clinches with his opponent.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Come on Miller - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Stackhouse .
Miller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stackhouse pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stackhouse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Stackhouse .
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stackhouse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Stackhouse connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Lynton Miller has been cut.
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!
Stackhouse throws a low kick but Miller avoids it.
Stackhouse throws a leg kick which misses Miller's front leg but catches the back leg as Miller tries to avoid it.
Stackhouse tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Stackhouse misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lynton Miller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lynton Miller's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Stackhouse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stackhouse lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Stackhouse moves into the clinch.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Stackhouse tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stackhouse 's elbow.
Come on Stackhouse - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Still in the clinch, Stackhouse scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Stackhouse .
Stackhouse is pressed up against the cage. Miller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stackhouse down to the mat. Stackhouse avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jason Stackhouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Stackhouse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stackhouse is looking to clinch.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Stackhouse throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Stackhouse swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Stackhouse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stackhouse . #CL2#
Stackhouse drives through and clinches with Miller against the cage.
Stackhouse tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stackhouse is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stackhouse 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
Miller tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stackhouse wants to stall.
Stackhouse 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Miller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stackhouse throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stackhouse has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miller lands a body punch.
Stackhouse gets underhooks to prevent Miller's takedown attempt.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stackhouse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stackhouse s head.
Miller lands with a short shot to the head.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stackhouse is defending well.
Miller prevents a body shot from Stackhouse . #T3#
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Miller tries to work over Stackhouse 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stackhouse gets underhooks to prevent Miller's takedown attempt.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stackhouse lands an elbow inside that Miller shrugs off.
Miller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stackhouse lands an elbow just above Miller 's eye. #TD#
Miller has picked Stackhouse up - he's going for a ride! Miller dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Miller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stackhouse does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lynton Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stackhouse is trying to stand up here but Miller is controlling him well.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stackhouse 's head.
Miller wants to control but Stackhouse is keeping him busy.
Miller working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Miller thows a huge punch but Stackhouse dodges it nicely.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stackhouse wants to get back to his feet.
Miller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES2#
Stackhouse kicks off Miller and gets to his feet.
Miller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stackhouse .#CL#
Stackhouse tries to keep at a distance but Miller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miller will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stackhouse up against the cage.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lynton Miller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lynton Miller's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Miller pushes Stackhouse up against the cage in a clinch.
Stackhouse wants to stall.
Miller will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stackhouse up against the cage.
Stackhouse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller takes an elbow to the forehead.
Miller avoiding damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller lands a right hand.
Stackhouse misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Stackhouse .
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stackhouse . #T1#
A shot in the inside from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse is pressed up against the cage. Miller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stackhouse down to the mat. Stackhouse avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stackhouse throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jason Stackhouse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stackhouse throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stackhouse takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Stackhouse throws a leg kick but Miller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stackhouse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Stackhouse #TD#
and Miller counters with a single leg into guard. Stackhouse didn't expect that.
Miller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Miller works over Stackhouse with some ground and pound from guard.
Miller sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jason Stackhouse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller is working Stackhouse over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Stackhouse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Stackhouse is fighting to break Miller's control of his arms but Miller is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stackhouse is looking to stand up but Miller won't let him.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stackhouse manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Miller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Stackhouse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Miller has Stackhouse pulled in close to control his posture.
Lynton Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stackhouse must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miller continues to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stackhouse 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!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Stackhouse .
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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lynton Miller!

Lynton Miller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Jason Stackhouse had this to say: 'It's like if a tree falls in the woods, it's still a tree, ain't it?'.

 

Event: C133: Magnus vs. Panda     
Date:   Oct 02, 2022
#R1#
Miller throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Blyad counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Miller! #SUB2#
Blyad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Miller is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Miller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blyad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Miller gets back to half guard.
Miller is doing well to control the position and prevent Blyad from advancing to side control.
Miller wants to improve his position but Blyad is controlling well.
Miller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blyad is working away from the top position though.
Blyad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Blyad wants to work for an arm triangle but Miller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Blyad is pressing down on Miller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miller is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blyad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Blyad throws out a counter right but Miller avoids it with no problem.
Miller fakes the leg kick and cracks Blyad in the body. #TD#
Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Blyad trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Blyad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Blyad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miller misses with a head shot. Blyad uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB2#
Blyad looking for a guillotine here but Miller defends easily.
Blyad keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Miller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blyad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miller has managed to get both his arms back between Blyad's legs - danger averted.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Blyad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Miller landing some decent shots from guard.
Blyad is pulling down on Miller's head. It's preventing any offense from Miller, at least for the moment.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blyad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller stays in close to Blyad's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lynton 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##TD#
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.
Blyad pulls Miller in close to his closed guard and prevents Miller from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Blyad 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.
Lynton Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blyad trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blyad's head.
Miller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Miller stands up over Blyad, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blyad works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Blyad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miller 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.#SUB2#
Blyad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miller passes Blyad's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blyad can do to turn this around?
Miller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Miller there. #T2#
Miller is trying to control. Blyad wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miller in particular looking to stall.
Miller lands with a punch from half guard.
Miller is thwarting Blyad's attempts to control the position.
Miller is trying to control the action in half guard but Blyad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ay Blyad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Blyad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Blyad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3##SUB2#
Blyad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Blyad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
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 is taking a breather. Blyad says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Blyad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Miller 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.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Blyad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Miller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Miller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blyad manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blyad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miller landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Miller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blyad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blyad counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Lynton Miller has been cut.#TD#
Miller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Miller trying to control but Blyad is working from the bottom.
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Blyad's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blyad's head.
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.
Blyad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blyad pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage.
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Blyad's brow. #T1#
Blyad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Miller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blyad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miller has managed to get both his arms back between Blyad's legs - danger averted.
Miller chips away with some ground and pound.
Blyad keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller scoring with punches to the head and body.
Miller chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Blyad keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miller is in close to Blyad's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Blyad 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.
Miller with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Miller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miller slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Miller wants to take a breather but Blyad is having none of it.
Blyad on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Miller thows a huge punch but Blyad dodges it nicely.
Blyad wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Blyad won't allow Miller to pass to mount.
Miller is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Blyad is trying to control but can't.
Miller working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Miller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miller content to control rather than advance.
Miller working over Blyad with some ground and pound. Blyad looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lynton Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller lands strikes from half guard.
Miller moves nicely into side control.
Miller controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blyad is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lynton 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lynton Miller!

During a confident post fight interview, Lynton Miller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: C127: Moore vs. Tai Kung     
Date:   Sep 10, 2022
#R1#
Ahma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller. #TD2#
Miller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Miller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ahma is not content to let Miller control the position.
Miller throwing shots but Ahma is blocking nicely.
Ahma regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller wants to control from the top but Ahma keeps moving.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
Miller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like Miller might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miller throws a body punch but Ahma moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Miller. That's going to slow Ahma down. #CL#
Ahma gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller wants a takedown. #T2#
Miller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Ahma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Miller up against the cage.
Miller working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Miller as the two fighters clinch.
The referee calls for Ahma to work.
Ahma stalling.
Ahma seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Miller is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Ahma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Ahma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miller, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Ahma tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Ahma back against the cage.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller lands an uppercut.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Ahma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Ahma appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Ahma tries to keep at a distance but Miller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ahma blocks an uppercut.
Ahma is stalling here.
Ahma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Ahma is trying to break the clinch but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
Miller tries to score a body lock takedown but Ahma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Verneri Ahma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lynton Miller.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miller tries to work over Ahma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahma's elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahma prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
The referee is keeping an eye on Miller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller scores with a decent looking hook.
Miller shoots for a takedown but Ahma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahma misses the target.
Ahma tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
Ahma scores with a nice strike.
Miller throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ahma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahma wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Ahma looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller dives in and grabs Ahma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahma pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
Ahma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ahma fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller defending well as Ahma loads up on a big left hand.
Ahma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Lynton Miller has been cut.#CL2#
Miller has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Verneri Ahma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lynton Miller.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Miller goes for a takedown attempt but Ahma pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ahma throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Ahma looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Miller misses.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahma.
Ahma scores with a nice right hand.
Ahma tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller scores with a jab. Ahma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miller avoids the body shot from Ahma.
Ahma wants to clinch.#CL2#
Miller drives through and clinches with Ahma against the cage. #T2#
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Ahma blocking some punches.
Miller can't get the takedown.
Ahma being controlled against the cage.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Lynton Miller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahma tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Ahma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Verneri Ahma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Miller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ahma's efforts to push away.
Ahma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ahma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ahma looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller feints the counter takedown.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ahma misses the shot to the body.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Ahma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahma lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ahma digs a good body shot into Miller's ribs.
Ahma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miller on the side of the head.
Miller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice cross by Miller.
Miller throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#Miller is rocked!
Miller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahma finish him?
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Ahma shows good takedown defense. #T4#
Ahma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahma is looking to counter punch.
Ahma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Miller seems to have recovered his senses.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Ahma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ahma misses with an uppercut.
Miller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ahma missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ahma.
Miller fails with the takedown.
Miller cracks Ahma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ahma tries to clinch up.
Miller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#That has opened up Lynton Miller's cut even more.
Ahma misses with a looping left.
That kick from Miller tenderised Ahma's leg. Ahma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ahma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Verneri Ahma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lynton Miller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Miller cracks Ahma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Ahma. #CL#
Ahma gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Ahma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Ahma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahma looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Ahma misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Miller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ahma looking to control.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller wants to control from the top but Ahma keeps moving. #T1#
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ahma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Ahma.
Ahma keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ahma throws a wild body kick that Miller sees coming a mile off.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahma sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Miller does it's job there.
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahma throwing a counter right hand but Miller manages to avoid it.
Ahma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Miller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That kick from Ahma tenderised Miller's leg. Miller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miller shoots in and drives through. Ahma sprawls well.
Ahma lands an overhand right.
Ahma tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Miller feints the counter takedown.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahma was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Ahma digs a good body shot into Miller's ribs.
A big right from Miller misses.
Miller tries to clinch but Ahma moves away
and Ahma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ahma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Verneri Ahma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lynton Miller.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ahma's sensitive parts.
Miller scores with a hook to the body. Ahma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Ahma ducks down to avoid it.
Miller connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahma. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Ahma gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Miller to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Ahma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ahma keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller 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.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ahma keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Miller working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
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 body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Miller wants to control from the top but Ahma keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Ahma's head but Ahma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahma checks a leg kick.
Miller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ahma is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Ahma connects with a crisp jab.
Ahma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller shoots in but no luck this time.
Miller tries to clinch up.
It looked like Ahma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Ahma closes the distance and pushes Miller back into the cage.

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 Verneri Ahma.
I think Ahma 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lynton Miller!

A victorious Lynton Miller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: C123: Kahn vs. Capiello     
Date:   Aug 27, 2022
#R1#
Miller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Remnant is fending him off so far but Miller persists. Nope, Remnant circles away and we're back to standing.
Remnant lands with a good body shot.
Remnant lands with a nice combination. Miller backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Lynton Miller has been cut.#TD#
Remnant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Remnant keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Remnant wants to stand and escape but Miller is having none of it.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Remnant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miller prevents Remnant from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Remnant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Remnant misses with a body shot.
Remnant tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Remnant.
Remnant misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Remnant misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Miller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Remnant sprawls and moves away.
Miller checks a low kick from Remnant.
Soviet Remnant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Remnant.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Remnant manages to avoid it.
Miller slips a straight right by Remnant.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Miller feints and as Remnant raises his hands in defense, Miller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Remnant wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him.
Miller landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Miller won't allow Remnant to get back to his feet.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Remnant is retaining full guard.
Remnant is looking to stand up but Miller isn't so interested in that idea.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Remnant is keeping the position for now.
Miller won't allow Remnant to get back to his feet.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miller lands a couple of digs.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Remnant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Remnant's head.
Remnant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
Remnant is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miller is controlling him.
Miller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Remnant's head.
Remnant wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him. #ES2#
Remnant pushes Miller off and gets back to his feet.
Remnant fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Remnant lands a nice shot to the body.
Remnant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Remnant is quick to defend against it.
Remnant misses with the combination.
Remnant tries to work over Miller's front leg with a kick but Miller checks it. #T4#
Remnant throws a low kick but Miller moves out of range easily.
Remnant ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Remnant throws a head kick that misses.
Soviet Remnant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Remnant looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Remnant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Remnant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Miller scores with a one two! Remnant had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Miller.
Remnant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Remnant throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Miller shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miller showed some decent athleticism there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Soviet Remnant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lynton Miller's cut.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Miller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Remnant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Remnant tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Remnant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice cross by Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Remnant throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Miller counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Remnant tries to kick Miller off but Miller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller is trying to control the action in half guard but Remnant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES2#
Remnant kicks off Miller and gets to his feet. #T1#
Remnant misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller feinted with a counter takedown.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Remnant is just out of range.
Miller fails with the takedown.
Remnant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A solid body kick from Miller.
Remnant throws a leg kick #TD#
and Miller counters with a shoot takedown. Remnant fights it but they end up in guard.

Remnant kicks Miller off and gets to his feet.
Remnant misses with a hook #TD#
and Miller counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Remnant has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Miller is on him like a limpet, forcing Remnant back against the cage.#BC2#
Remnant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Remnant dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miller. That did some damage!
Miller misses with a body kick.#T2#
Remnant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Miller in his tracks.
Miller misses with a hook. Remnant ducked under it nicely.
Remnant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Remnant misses with a straight left.
Remnant tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miller looks to land a body kick but Remnant moved away.
Remnant fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Remnant circles away.
Remnant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller avoids the head kick by Remnant.
Miller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Miller defending well as Remnant loads up on a big left hand.
Soviet Remnant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Remnant wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Remnant on the side of the head.#T3#
Remnant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Remnant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Miller does it's job there.
Remnant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Remnant lunges at Miller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miller's hand.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Remnant, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Remnant against the cage but Remnant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miller slips under a jab from Remnant.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Remnant sprawls well. Remnant wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Remnant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Remnant cracks Miller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Miller shoots in but Remnant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Remnant flicks out a counter leg kick but Miller steps away.
Remnant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Miller throws a chopping leg kick but Remnant manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Remnant.
Remnant missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Remnant.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Remnant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Remnant.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Remnant.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Soviet Remnant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lynton Miller's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Remnant as he avoids it easily.
Remnant throws a nice outside leg kick.
Remnant misses with a wild body shot.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Remnant.
Miller feinted with a counter takedown.
Remnant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Remnant is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Remnant has time to react.
Miller throws a leg kick but Remnant sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Remnant with the inside leg kick.
Remnant connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller slips a jab from Remnant.
Remnant jabs Miller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A lazy left from Remnant finds it's target.#T1#
Miller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Remnant lands a nice shot that snaps Miller's head back.
Miller misses with a body kick.
Remnant was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Remnant thows a leg kick but Miller checks it #TD#
so Miller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Remnant keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Remnant pushes Miller off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Remnant. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Remnant misses with a leg kick.
Remnant throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller attempts a counter takedown but Remnant avoids it well and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Remnant stuffs the takedown.
Remnant misses with a body shot.
Remnant works Miller's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Remnant misses the jab.
Remnant tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Remnant avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Remnant pushes Miller off and gets back to his feet.
Remnant moves away from the strike by Miller.
Miller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Remnant throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Remnant moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Remnant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Miller blocks the leg kick.
Remnant scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Remnant.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Remnant tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Remnant works Miller's body with a nice hook.
Miller stuns Remnant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Remnant lands a slapping body shot.
Miller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Remnant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miller doesn't seem bothered though.
Miller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Remnant sprawls and moves away.
Miller takes a swing at Remnant's ribcage but misses.
Remnant throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Lynton Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Remnant throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Miller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Remnant's guard.
Miller lands a couple of elbows.
Remnant wants to get back to his feet but Miller is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Remnant is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Miller presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Remnant thumps Miller with a low kick.
Miller throws a chopping leg kick but Remnant manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Soviet Remnant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Remnant 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soviet Remnant!

After winning the bout, Soviet Remnant thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: C118: Olsen vs. Puno     
Date:   Aug 06, 2022
#R1#
Miller swings for the body but Moxley moves out of range.
Georges Moxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller looks for the body kick but Moxley saw that one coming.
Moxley throws out a counter right but Miller avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the body from Miller misses
and Moxley counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Moxley misses.
Moxley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moxley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Moxley - just one landing.
Miller throws a jab when Moxley was well out of range.
Moxley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Moxley is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moxley punishes Miller's body with a nice straight punch.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Moxley.
Moxley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Moxley throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Moxley throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moxley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Moxley.
Good exchange - Moxley coming out on top.
Moxley throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Moxley thuds his right hand into Miller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moxley throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
Miller throws a leg kick that misses.
Moxley just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Moxley is quick to defend against it.
Miller blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Miller moves out of range as Moxley strikes.
Moxley with the inside leg kick.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moxley manages to avoid it.
Moxley scores with the left hand. Miller knows he should have avoided that one.
Moxley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Miller.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Moxley.
Miller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moxley lands with a nice body kick.
Miller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moxley moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moxley! But no joy.
Moxley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Moxley misses the shot to the body.
Moxley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Moxley. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller defending well as Moxley loads up on a big left hand.
Moxley stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Moxley misses with a double jab.
Moxley misses the shot to the body.
Moxley misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Miller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moxley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Moxley.
Miller scores with a nice strike.
Miller misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moxley.
Miller misses with the body kick
and Moxley counters with a nice body shot.
Moxley throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Moxley lands a nice looking body shot.
Moxley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moxley blocks a jab.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Moxley enables Miller to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Moxley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moxley looking for a sweep. Not yet Moxley, not yet.
Moxley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moxley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moxley keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Georges Moxley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Miller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moxley moves out of range of the body kick from Miller.
Moxley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A left lands for Moxley.
Moxley misses with a body shot. #TD#
Miller gets the takedown into side control.
Moxley is looking to regain half guard here but Miller keeps moving and retains side control.
Miller grinds an elbow into Moxley's temple.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Miller is working Moxley over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moxley tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moxley keeps working.
Moxley gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moxley defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moxley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Moxley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Miller there. #SUB2#
Moxley actively working from the bottom here.
Moxley is trying to control but can't.
Moxley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller. #T2#
Moxley taking some punishment here, with Miller in his half guard.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
Moxley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miller is working away from the top position though.
Miller lands strikes from half guard.
Moxley tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Moxley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miller sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moxley 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##T3#
Miller preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Miller trying to control here.
Moxley is pressing down on Miller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miller is holding on for now.
Miller is holding on to half guard well.
Moxley is keen to just control but Miller is a slippery customer.
Lynton Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#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.
Miller gets full guard.
Moxley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moxley is looking to pass into half guard but Miller pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Miller is in guard.#REVR#
Moxley looking to control. #SUB2#
Moxley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well.
Miller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moxley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Miller.
A cross from Moxley lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moxley! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Moxley.
Moxley swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Moxley throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Moxley with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller slips a straight right by Moxley.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Moxley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Moxley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moxley looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well. #T1#
Moxley throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Moxley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Miller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moxley's half guard.
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.
Miller lands with a punch from half guard.
Moxley is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
Miller content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moxley moves into full guard. #T2#
Moxley working a defensive guard here.
Moxley looking for a sweep. Not yet Moxley, not yet.
Miller with a nice head shot there.
Moxley is trying to keep Miller in close.
Miller trying to control but Moxley is working from the bottom.
Moxley trying to control the position. #T3#
Miller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moxley is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Moxley misses with a left hand #TD#
and Miller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Miller trying to control from Moxley's half guard. Moxley has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moxley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller is working Moxley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Moxley 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.#T4#
Moxley is trying to keep Miller in close.
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 lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miller is working Moxley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Miller won't allow Moxley to sweep him here.
Miller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Moxley's brow.
Our spies down at at Sprawl & Brawl inform us that Moxley has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Moxley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lynton Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lynton Miller!

After winning the bout, Lynton Miller thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: C115: Murhaa vs. Owens     
Date:   Jul 23, 2022
#R1#
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
Miller misses the body punch
and Kilgore counters with a leg kick.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Kilgore misses. #CL2#
Kilgore gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kilgore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kilgore scores with a shoulder strike.
Kilgore tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Kilgore back against the cage.
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kilgore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kilgore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Miller tries to break free but Kilgore pushes him back against the cage.
Miller blocks a body shot from Kilgore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kilgore has Miller up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Kilgore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Kilgore scores with a hook to the body. Miller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Kilgore.
Kilgore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Miller.
Miller walks into a jab.
Kilgore lands a jab to Miller's midsection.
Kilgore has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Miller is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kilgore thumps Miller with a low kick.
Miller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Miller blocks a jab.
Kilgore thumps Miller with a low kick.#TD#
Miller closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kilgore's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Kilgore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
Miller controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kilgore trying to control the position.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Miller is stalling in the full guard.
Miller trying to control but Kilgore is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller dives in for a single leg takedown but Kilgore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kilgore scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilgore connects with a solid leg kick.
Miller takes one to the side of the head.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kilgore pinned against the cage. Kilgore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Kilgore is looking to clinch.
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
Kilgore tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Miller looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Miller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miller thows a huge punch but Kilgore dodges it nicely.
Miller is trying to control. Kilgore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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 sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kilgore defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kilgore slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kilgore throws a big counter head kick but Miller avoids it with no problem.
Miller dives in and grabs Kilgore's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kilgore pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kilgore clinches up against the cage.
Kilgore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kilgore tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Kilgore has him pressed against the cage.
Kilgore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kilgore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Miller breaks the clinch.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kilgore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Kilgore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kilgore lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Kilgore fails to land.
Miller tries to break free but Kilgore pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kilgore. #BC2#
Kilgore breaks from the clinch.
Kilgore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kilgore swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilgore scores with the left hand. Miller knows he should have avoided that one.
Miller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miller moves forwards but Kilgore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kilgore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore cracks Miller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Miller darts in looking for a takedown but Kilgore gets double underhooks and turns Miller into the cage.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Kilgore has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Miller tightens his grip and picks Kilgore up, before dumping him to the ground. Kilgore manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kilgore trying to control the position. #T2#
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilgore is keeping the position for now.
Miller wants to control from the top but Kilgore keeps moving.
Miller is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller distracts Kilgore with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Kilgore trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Kilgore has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown but Kilgore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kilgore checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kilgore.
Miller scores with a nice right hand.
Kilgore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Kilgore.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Kilgore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miller feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Kilgore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Miller lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Kilgore has managed to clinch.
Kilgore misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore misses with a body punch.
Kilgore scores with a shot to the side of Miller's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilgore lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kilgore tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Miller counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kilgore won't be happy with that.
The ground and pound from Miller seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kilgore is working to avoid the ground and pound but Miller connects with a decent elbow.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Kilgore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Miller are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilgore scores with a decent looking hook.
Kilgore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Kilgore.
A leg kick checked by Kilgore.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilgore.
Miller slips a straight right by Kilgore.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller blocks a low kick nicely.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller tries to move into range but Kilgore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kilgore.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Miller feinted with a counter takedown.
Kilgore lands a jab to the head.
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilgore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Miller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Miller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Miller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kilgore to score with a decent uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilgore.
Kilgore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Miller lands a jab to Kilgore's midsection.
Kilgore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Miller 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!
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Kilgore throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Miller counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miller.
Kilgore is trying to keep Miller in close.
Miller content to stall in guard here.
Miller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kilgore controlling the position.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Kilgore blocks nicely.
Miller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Kilgore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miller throws an elbow that misses. Kilgore uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miller's guard. Nice move by Kilgore!#REVB#
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Miller is working hard here to advance position.
Miller pulls Kilgore in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Kilgore wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Lynton Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kilgore tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Miller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kilgore is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilgore.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilgore with the inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tacitus Kilgore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kilgore winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tacitus Kilgore!

Tacitus Kilgore decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: C108: Chula vs. Corassa     
Date:   Jul 01, 2022
#R1#
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazziotti throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
Mazziotti misses with a left hand #TD#
and Miller counters with a takedown into side control.
Mazziotti struggling a bit here.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mazziotti keeps working.
Miller working away.
Miller staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Miller.
Miller 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 wants to control but Mazziotti is keeping him busy.
Miller lands a decent elbow from side control.
Miller tries to score with some ground and pound. Mazziotti controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Miller looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mazziotti is avoiding damage well.
Miller looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mazziotti is avoiding damage well.
Mazziotti wants to control but Miller postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller controls the position.
Mazziotti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mazziotti is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mazziotti is not content to let Miller control the position. #T2#
Miller lands a few punches from side control.
Mazziotti is letting Miller control him for a moment.
Miller trying to control the position but Mazziotti is working away.
Miller creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mazziotti sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mazziotti defending against the ground and pound.
Miller scores with a couple of short elbows.
Miller landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Mazziotti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Mazziotti parries the strikes from Miller easily there. Miller is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mazziotti to escape.
Mazziotti is looking for a sweep.
Miller is trying to ground and pound but Mazziotti uses the momentary lack of control by Miller to regain half guard.
Mazziotti tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Mazziotti is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Mazziotti wants to control but Miller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mazziotti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miller throwing shots but Mazziotti is blocking nicely. #T4#
Mazziotti trying to control here.
Mazziotti is looking to improve his position.
Mazziotti regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Miller.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazziotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller stays in close to Mazziotti's body and controls the position.
Mazziotti pulls Miller in close to his closed guard and prevents Miller from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mazziotti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mazziotti scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Lynton Miller has been cut.
Mazziotti tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mazziotti throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Miller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mazziotti's guard.

Mazziotti uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD#
Miller closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mazziotti's guard.

Mazziotti is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Mazziotti has double underhooks. #T1#
Mazziotti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miller's efforts to push away.
Mazziotti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller prevents a body shot from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti scores with a shot to the side of Miller's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Mazziotti misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazziotti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazziotti throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller. #BC2#
Mazziotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Miller feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Miller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mazziotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mazziotti throws a counter combo.
Mazziotti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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 with a hook.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Miller throws the kick towards the body but Mazziotti avoids it.
Mazziotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Mazziotti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mazziotti throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.
Domenico Mazziotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand.
Mazziotti missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazziotti.
Miller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mazziotti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mazziotti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mazziotti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Mazziotti tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mazziotti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Mazziotti misses with a body shot.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Miller dives in and grabs Mazziotti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mazziotti pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mazziotti's waist but Mazziotti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miller off to one side.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.
Miller shoots in and drives through. Mazziotti sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lynton Miller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Miller doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Mazziotti to counter with a crisp jab.
Mazziotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Nice sprawl there from Mazziotti as Miller shoots in.
Miller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti cracks Miller with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti 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.
Mazziotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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. #T1#
Miller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mazziotti circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mazziotti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Mazziotti scores with a nice right hand.
Mazziotti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mazziotti lands a slapping body shot.
Miller avoids the body shot from Mazziotti.
Good shot there by Mazziotti.#T2#
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mazziotti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing.
Miller lands a really nice looking cross but Mazziotti seems unphased.
Miller jabs Mazziotti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miller tests Mazziotti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mazziotti throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Miller counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mazziotti won't be happy with that.
Miller wants to control but Mazziotti is keeping him busy.
Mazziotti is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Miller throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
What's Mazziotti going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Mazziotti defending against the ground and pound.
Mazziotti takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Miller controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miller landing a few strikes.
Miller trying to control the position but Mazziotti is working away.
Miller working the ground and pound from side control.
Miller scoring with punches from side control.
Miller trying to control the action but Mazziotti is working from the bottom.
Mazziotti can't do much from the bottom here.
Miller in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Domenico Mazziotti.
I think Mazziotti 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Domenico Mazziotti!

Domenico Mazziotti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: C102: Mumu vs. Wanker     
Date:   Jun 11, 2022
#R1#
Koivisto lands a really nice looking cross but Miller seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Lynton Miller has been cut.
Miller scoring well with a low kick there.
Miller throws a lazy uppercut
letting Koivisto counter with a right hand.
Koivisto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Koivisto moved out of range.
Koivisto throwing a counter right hand but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice leg kick from Koivisto, right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller swings for the body but Koivisto moves out of range.
Miller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koivisto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koivisto sprawls well. Koivisto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Koivisto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miller's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koivisto manages to avoid it.
Miller dips to his left and cracks Koivisto with an uppercut!
Koivisto throws a big shot that misses.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Koivisto defends it well.
Miller misses with a hook to the body
and Koivisto counters with a straight right hand.
Koivisto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Miller throws a poor cross that misses
and Koivisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koivisto misses with a wild body shot.
Miller throws a body punch but Koivisto moves out of range.
Miller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Koivisto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koivisto needs to keep his hands up - Miller had a free shot at his head there.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koivisto manages to avoid it.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Miller.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
Koivisto is looking to counter punch.
Miller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koivisto under the eye.
Miller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Lynton Miller's cut even more.
Ultima Koivisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lynton Miller.
Miller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Koivisto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miller throws the kick towards the body but Koivisto avoids it.
Miller lands a nice hook to Koivisto's body. Koivisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koivisto lands with a hook. Miller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Miller cracks Koivisto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Miller has his takedown stuffed
and Koivisto counters with a nice uppercut.
Koivisto misses with a looping left.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Koivisto is just out of range.
Koivisto stuffs the takedown.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Koivisto shows good takedown defense.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Miller shoots in and bounces Koivisto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Koivisto controlling Miller's posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Miller working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Koivisto keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Koivisto.#SUB#
Koivisto working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily. #SUB#
Koivisto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lynton Miller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lynton Miller's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Koivisto walks into a left hand.
Miller tries for a takedown but Koivisto circles away easily
and Koivisto counters with a stiff right hand.
Koivisto does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Miller cracks Koivisto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koivisto is out of range.
Koivisto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lynton Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller lands a body shot.
Koivisto tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Koivisto moves out of range as Miller strikes.
Miller darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
A big right from Miller misses.
Koivisto blocks a jab.
Koivisto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Koivisto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Koivisto slips under a jab.
Koivisto throwing a counter right hand but Miller manages to avoid it.
Koivisto misses with a straight left.
Miller fails with the takedown
and Koivisto counters with a nice uppercut.
Ultima Koivisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lynton Miller.#TD2#
Miller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Koivisto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koivisto working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Koivisto blocks nicely.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Koivisto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koivisto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koivisto is on top in guard. #REVR#
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Miller controlling Koivisto's posture.
Koivisto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koivisto looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Miller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Koivisto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Koivisto lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Koivisto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koivisto stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Koivisto throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Koivisto from controlling successfully.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koivisto throws an elbow that misses. Miller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koivisto's guard. Nice move by Miller!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lynton Miller's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Miller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ultima Koivisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Koivisto momentarily.
Koivisto moves out of range as Miller throws a body kick.
Koivisto throwing a counter right hand but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koivisto.
Koivisto throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Miller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miller throws a body punch but Koivisto moves out of range.
Jab from Miller.#T1#
Miller misses with the body kick
and Koivisto counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller misses with a leg kick.
Miller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koivisto but Koivisto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Koivisto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Koivisto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miller is fending him off so far but Koivisto persists. Nope, Miller circles away and we're back to standing.
Miller feints the counter takedown.
Miller misses with a double jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Koivisto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Miller - the referee stops the clock and Koivisto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Miller. Koivisto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Miller throws a push kick but Koivisto slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Koivisto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miller gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Koivisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Miller shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Miller was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koivisto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Koivisto tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Koivisto to regain full guard.
Koivisto trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Koivisto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miller wants to control from the top but Koivisto keeps moving. #SUB#
Koivisto working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
Miller passes into half guard.
Koivisto has hold of Miller's hands but Miller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Koivisto wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Koivisto is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
Lynton Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miller is taking a breather. Koivisto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Miller working Koivisto over with strikes.
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.
Lynton Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Koivisto flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lynton Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miller 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... Lynton Miller!

A victorious Lynton Miller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SFL 156 | Stalinovich vs Stark     
Date:   May 11, 2022
#R1#
Myers slips under a jab.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Myers scores with a spinning back kick!
Myers drops his hands momentarily and Miller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A combination from Myers does no damage.
Miller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Myers tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Myers. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Myers dips to his left and cracks Miller with an uppercut!
Miller misses with an uppercut. Myers saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Myers. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Myers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A bone on bone clash there as Miller blocks the leg kick.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Myers throws out the jab.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Myers's shoulder, as Myers tries to avoid the shot.
Myers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Myers throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Myers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cornelius Myers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Myers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Myers sprawls and moves away.
Miller lands a body shot.
Myers throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Myers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miller. That did some damage!
Miller throws a body punch but Myers moves out of range.
Myers missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller attempts a counter takedown but Myers avoids it well and moves away.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Myers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Myers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Miller.
Myers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Myers is fending him off so far but Miller persists. Nope, Myers circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Myers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Myers with a nice cross.
Miller slips a straight right by Myers.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Myers.
Myers misses with a straight right.
Myers 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.
Myers slips under a jab from Miller.#TD#
Miller closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Miller cracks Myers with a big elbow.
Miller working the ground and pound.
Miller taking a breather here.
Myers is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Miller cracks Myers with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Miller connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Myers some visible discomfort.
Myers is looking to reverse the position.
Miller controlling the position from side mount.
Myers is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it.
Miller landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Myers tries to bench press Miller off him but Miller keeps the position.
Miller trying to control the action but Myers is working from the bottom.
Miller lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Myers is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Myers keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miller lands a few punches from side control.
Miller trying to control the position but Myers is working away.
Myers is trying to improve his position.
Myers takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Myers tries to buck Miller off but Miller is having none of it.
Miller is chipping away with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lynton Miller will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Miller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Miller wants to land a leg kick but Myers is out of range.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Myers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Myers sizes up Miller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Myers.
It seemed like Myers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Myers, which made it look bad.
Myers wants to slow Miller down by chopping away at his legs.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big left from Miller misses.
Myers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers lunges at Miller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miller's hand.
Myers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Myers stuffs the takedown.
Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Myers defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Miller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Miller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Myers is just out of range.
Cornelius Myers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Myers to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller shoots for a takedown but Myers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Myers misses the shot to the body.
Miller throws a leg kick but Myers sees it coming and moves out of range.
Myers feints a counter leg kick.
Cornelius Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Myers misses.
Miller connects with a right hand. Myers shakes it off.
Myers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miller has his takedown stuffed
and Myers counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Myers lands with a good body shot.
Miller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Miller takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good leg kick by Miller.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller throws a jab when Myers was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Myers misses.
Myers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Myers saw that one coming.
Myers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Miller throws a leg kick but Myers moved away.
A big right from Myers misses.
Myers throws a leg kick that misses.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Myers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Myers sprawls and moves away.
Myers digs a good body shot into Miller's ribs.
Miller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
No luck for Miller with that takedown attempt.
Miller cracks Myers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Myers stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Myers stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Myers just misses with a punch to the body.
Myers lands a slapping body shot.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Myers is quick to defend against it.
Miller misses with a hook. Myers ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Myers. Those never looked like landing.
Myers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Myers wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Myers just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD#
Miller looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Myers 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.
Miller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Myers's head.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cornelius Myers 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#
Myers misses with a looping left.
Miller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Miller tries to land a leg kick but Myers saw it coming and moves away.
Miller checks a low kick from Myers.
Myers blocks a leg kick.
Miller misses with a body kick.
Miller has his takedown stuffed
and Myers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Myers throws a shot to the body.
Miller feints and then cracks Myers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Myers down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller fails with the takedown
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Myers. That snapped Miller's head back. #T1#
Nice jab there from Myers.
Myers explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Myers shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller catches Myers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Horrible takedown attempt by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Myers, which made it look bad.
A chopping leg kick lands by Myers.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
Myers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Myers works the jab nicely.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
Myers throws a wild body kick that Miller sees coming a mile off.
Myers moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Myers takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Miller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miller moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Myers misses the target.
Miller tries to land a body kick
and Myers counters with a stiff right hand.
Miller blocks a jab.
Miller shoots and misses
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Myers ducks under a wild hook from Miller.#T3#
Myers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Miller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Myers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Miller gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Myers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Miller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Myers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller works over Myers with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Myers working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily. #T4#
Miller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Myers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miller defends it easily.
Myers wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Myers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lynton Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cornelius Myers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Myers 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cornelius Myers!

Cornelius Myers thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SFL 152 | Marley Fest II     
Date:   Apr 20, 2022
#R1#
Miller scores with a spinning back kick!
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blyad.
Blyad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Miller takes one to the chin there.
Blyad throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blyad cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.
Miller lands with an uppercut that bounces Blyad off the cage and back into range.
Blyad throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blyad.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Blyad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blyad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blyad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blyad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miller.
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 leg kick checked by Miller.
Miller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blyad misses with a body shot.
Blyad misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Blyad moves away and avoids it.
Blyad cracks Miller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blyad, as that shot connected. #T1#
Blyad staying out of range there.
Blyad looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Miller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blyad throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ay Blyad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blyad misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Blyad gets caught napping as Miller dives in and scores a takedown. Blyad manages to retain guard.
Miller trying to control but Blyad is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Blyad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miller is aware though and is defending well.
Miller is working Blyad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Blyad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well.
Miller postures up.
Miller with a nice head shot there.
Miller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Miller distracts Blyad with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blyad trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Blyad working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily. #T2#
Blyad keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller landing with the ground and pound.
Blyad wants to sweep but no luck.
Miller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blyad's head.#SUB#
Blyad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blyad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller stands up over Blyad, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Blyad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Blyad keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Blyad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Miller controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Blyad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miller defends it easily.
Miller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Miller postures up. #SUB#
Blyad is looking for a triangle here but Miller uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Blyad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
Blyad takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Blyad takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Miller scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Blyad to see if he's OK.
Blyad tries to improve position but can't.
Miller lands an elbow.
Blyad takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Miller landing a few strikes.
Blyad is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Miller off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blyad gets his hands free as Miller looks to control. #SUB#
Blyad tightening his grip on Miller, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Blyad working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Blyad lands a leg kick that knocks Miller off balance momentarily.
Miller moves out of range as Blyad strikes.
Blyad ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blyad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Blyad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Blyad. That snapped Miller's head back.
Blyad misses with a straight right.
Blyad misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Miller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Blyad's brow.
Blyad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miller controls the pace.
Miller lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Miller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blyad is trying to keep Miller in close. #T1#
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Blyad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Blyad 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.
Blyad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lynton Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Blyad throws his legs up looking for a submission but Miller uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blyad tries to bench press Miller off him but Miller keeps the position.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Blyad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miller remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Blyad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blyad sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Blyad tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blyad keeps working. #SUB#
Blyad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blyad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blyad is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
Blyad wants to get back to full guard.
Blyad is working hard here to advance position.
Blyad trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
Blyad is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Blyad on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Blyad is looking to improve his position.
Miller trying to control the action but Blyad is working from the bottom.
Blyad on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miller prevents Blyad from improving his position.#SUB#
Miller moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Blyad.
Miller trying to control the action but Blyad is working from the bottom.
Miller is chipping away with strikes.
Miller trying to control the action but Blyad is working from the bottom.
Blyad is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Miller lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Blyad is not content to let Miller control the position.
Miller lands a nice forearm strike.
Miller controls the position from side control.
Miller trying to control the action but Blyad is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blyad is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Miller cracks Blyad with a big elbow.
Miller is working Blyad over with some ground and pound from side control.
Blyad is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller 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. This is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the liver by Blyad. Beautiful body shot.
Blyad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Blyad. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
Blyad walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Miller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blyad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blyad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blyad tries to land a leg kick but Miller saw it coming and moves away.
Blyad connects with an inside leg kick.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blyad.
Miller checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blyad on the side of the head.
Blyad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Miller gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blyad is looking to reverse the position.
Blyad is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Blyad is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Miller's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Blyad is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard. #T1#
Blyad wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Miller wants to take a breather but Blyad is having none of it.
Blyad trying to control from the bottom.
Blyad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller working over Blyad with some ground and pound. Blyad looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blyad is trying to get back to full guard.
Blyad gets back to full guard.
Blyad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Miller with a nice head shot there.
Miller is in close to Blyad's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
Miller lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Blyad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blyad keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Blyad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miller defends it easily.#SUB#
Blyad working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Miller trying to control but Blyad is working from the bottom.
Miller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Miller distracts Blyad with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Miller working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Miller trying to control but Blyad is working from the bottom.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Blyad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miller is in close to Blyad's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blyad keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miller scoring with punches from side control.
Miller is working Blyad over with some ground and pound from side control.
Blyad takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Blyad tries to bench press Miller off him but Miller keeps the position. #T4#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Blyad is looking for a sweep.
Miller scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Blyad to see if he's OK.
Lynton Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miller working the head with strikes.
Blyad is looking to regain half guard here but Miller keeps moving and retains side control.
Miller working the ground and pound from side control.
Miller controlling the position from side mount.
Ay Blyad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blyad tries to improve position but can't.
Miller moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Blyad is working to avoid the ground and pound but Miller connects with a decent elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lynton Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Miller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lynton Miller!

A victorious Lynton Miller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SFL 144 | King of the Hill     
Date:   Mar 13, 2022
#R1#
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
Kilgore scores with a sloppy right hand. Miller should have avoided that one.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller slips a jab from Kilgore.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miller.
Miller slips under a jab from Kilgore.
Miller throws out a powerful jab.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miller moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Kilgore cracks Miller with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kilgore misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
so Miller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller is looking to pass into half guard but Kilgore pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kilgore is in guard.#REVR#
Kilgore with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Kilgore is pushing down on Miller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miller is fighting to maintain full guard but Kilgore has managed to sneak the leg through.
Miller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kilgore 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 Kilgore is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kilgore scoring with punches to the head and body.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kilgore manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Kilgore looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miller passes into side control.
Kilgore is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it.
Miller scores with punches from side control.
Miller is putting a hurting on Kilgore here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kilgore tries to bench press Miller off him but Miller keeps the position.
Kilgore on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kilgore is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Miller's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nice strikes from Miller there. #T3#
Kilgore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller lands strikes from half guard.
Miller is nestled in close to Kilgore, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Miller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Miller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Miller.
Miller wants to take a breather but Kilgore is having none of it.
Kilgore is looking to control Miller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kilgore avoid being mounted?
Miller is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kilgore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Miller working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T4#
Miller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kilgore tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Kilgore on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kilgore wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Miller working over Kilgore with some ground and pound. Kilgore looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Miller slows the pace down in half guard.
Miller wants to take a breather but Kilgore is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller throws a leg kick which misses Kilgore's front leg but catches the back leg as Kilgore tries to avoid it.
Kilgore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kilgore is looking to counter punch.
Kilgore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miller.
Kilgore 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.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Miller closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kilgore quickly recovers to half guard.
Kilgore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Miller.
Miller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kilgore does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kilgore is pressing down on Miller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kilgore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller. #SUB#
Kilgore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miller wants to control from the top but Kilgore keeps moving. #T1#
Kilgore working a defensive guard here.
Miller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Miller works over Kilgore with some ground and pound from guard.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilgore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kilgore looking to control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Miller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Kilgore 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.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Miller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Miller distracts Kilgore with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kilgore wants to improve his position but instead Miller has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller wants to control but Kilgore is keeping him busy. #T3#
Kilgore is trying to get back to full guard.
Kilgore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Miller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miller throwing shots but Kilgore is blocking nicely.
Miller looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Kilgore's hands, connecting with Kilgore's forehead.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kilgore's head.
Miller lands with a punch from half guard.
Miller winds up and cracks Kilgore with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Miller lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Ground and pound from Miller.
Kilgore wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Kilgore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miller is nestled in close to Kilgore, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kilgore tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Kilgore's hands, connecting with Kilgore's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kilgore is trying to get back to full guard.
Kilgore taking some punishment here, with Miller in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kilgore at a distance.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that misses.
Miller misses the jab.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Kilgore is out of range.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Kilgore is out of range.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Miller counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miller.
Miller lands a couple of digs.
Miller lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kilgore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Miller lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Kilgore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miller works over Kilgore with some ground and pound from guard.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Miller chips away with some ground and pound.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kilgore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Kilgore has wrist control.
Miller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Miller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Miller is continuing to stall.
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Miller!
Miller slips a straight right by Kilgore.
Kilgore scores with a shot to the body.
Miller cracks Kilgore with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kilgore thuds his right hand into Miller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Miller fails with the takedown.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. #T3#
Miller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kilgore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Miller tries to clinch up but Kilgore circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller wants to clinch up but Kilgore keeps it at a distance.
Miller is looking to land body kicks.
Miller misses with a hook. Kilgore ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Kilgore lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miller doesn't seem phased though.
Miller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Miller tries to clinch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore works Miller's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a left 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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller. #BC#
Kilgore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kilgore swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Tacitus Kilgore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Miller tries to clinch up.
Kilgore thuds his right hand into Miller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Miller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kilgore scores with a head kick.
Lynton Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kilgore throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Miller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Kilgore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kilgore defends it well.
Miller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kilgore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tacitus Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lynton Miller.
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.#TD2#
Miller bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kilgore is trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lynton Miller.
I've got Miller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lynton Miller!

An out of breath Lynton Miller thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SFL 140 | Slam vs Puno     
Date:   Feb 23, 2022
#R1#
Badass staying out of range there.
Badass has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miller.
Badass throws a head kick that misses.
Badass checks a leg kick nicely.
Badass defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Miller with a nice cross.
Miller scoring well with a low kick there.
Miller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Badass moves into range and clinches up with Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Badass.
Badass blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Badass turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badass wants to take a breather but Miller manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Badass.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Badass from controlling successfully. #T1#
Miller is pulling down on Badass's head to control his posture.
Badass throwing strikes but missing.
Badass trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Badass throwing strikes but missing.
Badass looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Miller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miller looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Badass is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miller is controlling him.
Miller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Badass's head.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Badass working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
Miller looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Badass keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Badass wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Badass's head.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Miller is in close to Badass's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Badass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badass preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Miller with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Badass looking for a guillotine here but Miller defends easily.
Miller 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Badass gets a clinch.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller digs a right hand into Badass's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Badass's gas tank.
Miller keeps control of Badass as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Badass.
Badass tries to pull guard but Miller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Badass is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD#
Miller has clasped his hands together around Badass's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Miller is working Badass over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass tries to improve position but can't.
Miller trying to control the action but Badass is working from the bottom.
Miller working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Badass sneaks back into half guard.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Badass can do to turn this around?
Badass has hold of Miller's hands but Miller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Badass has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miller is working away from the top position though.
Miller is keen to just control but Badass is a slippery customer.
Badass on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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 throws a strike but Badass avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB2#
Badass is looking for a triangle but Miller pushes his legs off easily.
Miller stands up over Badass, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Miller is working Badass over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Miller landing with the ground and pound.
Miller won't allow Badass to sweep him here.
Miller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Badass has momentary wrist control but Miller slips an elbow through the middle.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Badass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badass looking for a sweep. Not yet Badass, not yet.
Miller works over Badass with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Miller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Badass's guard.
Badass is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
Miller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Miller 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.
Miller moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Badass.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Badass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Badass gets back to half guard.#T4#
Badass makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Badass.#SUB2#
Badass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Badass working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
Miller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Badass is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Badass working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Badass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that second round.
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 leg kick which misses Badass's front leg but catches the back leg as Badass tries to avoid it.
Badass slips under a jab.
And Badass tries to counter it with a takedown but Miller pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Miller throws a leg kick but Badass moved away.
Badass unleashes a big counter combination but Miller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Badass scores with a nice body kick.
Badass fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valtteri Badass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Badass tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valtteri Badass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Miller.
Badass scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass misses the shot to the body.
Badass tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
Badass tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Badass cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.#T1#
Miller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
Badass 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 takes a swing at Badass's ribcage but misses.
Badass swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Miller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Badass is out of range.
Miller swings for the body but Badass moves out of range.
Badass is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miller with a body shot.
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Badass but Badass pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Badass tries to clinch up.
Valtteri Badass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Badass dips to his left and cracks Miller with an uppercut!
Badass throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Badass walks into a stiff left hand from Miller.
Miller digs a good body shot into Badass's ribs.
Badass tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Badass tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Badass.
Badass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Badass darts in and clinches Miller up against the cage.#T3#
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Badass backwards.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Badass pulls Miller into guard.
Lynton Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller wants to control from the top but Badass keeps moving.
Miller scoring with punches to the head and body.
Miller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Badass's head.
Miller lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Badass 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.
Miller trying to control but Badass is working from the bottom. #T4#
Miller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lynton Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Badass wants to hit a sweep here but Miller passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Badass there!
Miller controlling from the full mount.
Miller seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Badass for as long as he can get away with.
Badass is desperately trying to improve his position but Miller has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lynton 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lynton Miller!

An out of breath Lynton Miller thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SFL 134 | River vs Balushi     
Date:   Jan 30, 2022
#R1#
Remnant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Remnant looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller scores with a punch to the head.
Miller throws a hook but Remnant avoids it easily.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Remnant.
Remnant tried to counter with a leg kick but Miller avoided it.
Remnant throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Remnant throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Remnant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller feints the counter takedown.
Miller tries to clinch but Remnant is having none of it.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Remnant. #CL2#
Miller pushes Remnant up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Miller.
Remnant lands with a light punch inside.
Miller content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Remnant working aggressively here.
Miller misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Remnant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller misses with some punches. #T1#
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller is working for takedown but Remnant is calmly controlling the position for now.
Remnant stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Remnant.
Remnant blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Miller has hold of one of Remnant's legs. Remnant is fighting the takedown attempt but Miller gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Miller trying to control but Remnant is working from the bottom.
Remnant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miller working some strikes from top position.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Remnant is keeping the position.
Miller prevents Remnant from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Remnant pushes Miller off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Remnant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Remnant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Remnant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Remnant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Remnant avoids it really well and circles away.
Remnant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Miller counters with a takedown into side control.
Remnant tries to escape but Miller is in control.
Miller in side control lands a decent elbow.
Remnant tries to escape but Miller is in control.
Remnant takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Miller grinds an elbow into Remnant's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller prevents Remnant from escaping the position.#ES#
Remnant explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Remnant digs a good body shot into Miller's ribs.#TD2#
Miller shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Remnant napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T3#
Miller tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Miller in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Miller is working Remnant over with some ground and pound from side control.
Remnant wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Miller takes a little break here. Remnant wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
Remnant is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Miller asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miller throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Remnant is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES#
Remnant bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Miller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Remnant clobbers Miller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Remnant blocks a leg kick.
Remnant throws a big counter combination but Miller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Miller moves forwards but Remnant connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Miller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Remnant.
A head kick misses from Remnant.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Remnant leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Remnant throwing a counter right hand but Miller manages to avoid it.
Soviet Remnant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lynton Miller.
Remnant thumps Miller with a low kick.
Remnant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Remnant cracks Miller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Soviet Remnant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Remnant chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miller can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Soviet Remnant dominated that round.
That's time! Remnant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Miller connects with an inside leg kick.
Remnant misses with a looping left.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Remnant misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Miller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Remnant wants to get back to his feet but Miller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Remnant has wrist control.
Remnant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miller's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1##ES#
Remnant pushes Miller off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Remnant throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Remnant misses.
Remnant misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Remnant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Remnant jabs Miller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Remnant to score with a decent uppercut.
Remnant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miller throws a good cross that connects.
Remnant is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Remnant tried to score with a low kick but Miller checks it.
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Miller looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Remnant has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Miller is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Remnant misses with a body punch. #T2#
Remnant blocking some punches.
Remnant prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Remnant.
Miller lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Remnant breaks from the clinch.
Remnant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Remnant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Remnant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
A big right from Remnant misses.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Remnant defends it well.
Remnant connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Remnant connects with a high kick.
Remnant feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Millers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miller fails with the takedown.
Soviet Remnant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lynton Miller.
A decent looking cross lands there for Miller.
Remnant scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Remnant finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Miller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Soviet Remnant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Remnant.
Remnant scores with a jab to the body.
Miller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Remnant lands an overhand right.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Remnant pushes him off.
Remnant connects with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Miller checks a leg kick.
Soviet Remnant is winning the standup battle so far.
Remnant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Remnant throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Miller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Miller drops his hands momentarily and Remnant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Remnant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Remnant finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Miller has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Remnant misses with a wild body shot.
Remnant scores with the left hand. Miller knows he should have avoided that one.
A low kick lands for Miller.
Remnant digs a good hook to Miller's body.
Remnant scores with a nice head shot.
Remnant lands a body shot.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Remnant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miller walks into a jab.
Remnant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Remnant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller avoids the body shot from Remnant.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Remnant swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Remnant feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Millers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Remnant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Soviet Remnant dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Remnant throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Remnant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Miller feints the counter takedown.
Miller tries to clinch but Remnant moves out of range.
Remnant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Remnant.
Remnant misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Remnant misses with an uppercut.
Miller feints the counter takedown.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Remnant avoids it really well and circles away.
Remnant throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Miller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Remnant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Remnant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Remnant went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Remnant fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Miller is out of range.
Remnant throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Remnant slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Remnant was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miller.
Remnant connects with a body shot.#T1#
Remnant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller checks a low kick from Remnant.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Remnant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Remnant.
Remnant misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
Soviet Remnant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lynton Miller.
Remnant tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Miller moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Remnant moved out of range.
Remnant throws a quick inside leg kick.
Miller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Remnant was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.#CL2#
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Remnant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
Remnant is trying to force a seperation but Miller has the dominant position.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Remnant's elbow.
Remnant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Miller controlling the action here for a moment.
A short left from Miller.
Remnant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Remnant blocking some punches.
Remnant is trying to break the clinch but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Remnant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Remnant digs a right hand underneath Miller's ribcage. Miller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Remnant lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Remnant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Remnant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Remnant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Remnant throws a chopping leg kick but Miller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Remnant misses the target.
Remnant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Remnant throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #TD2#
Miller shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Remnant napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Remnant throws Miller to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Remnant misses.
Remnant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Remnant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Remnant scores with a punch to the head.
Remnant lands with a nice body punch.
Miller with the inside leg kick.
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.
Lynton Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Remnant.
Miller with the counter takedown but Remnant avoids it easily.
Remnant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Remnant 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.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Remnant.
Miller takes one on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Remnant darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good leg kick by Remnant.
The fighters circle momentarily. Remnant darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Remnant scores with a jab to the head.
Remnant throws a quick inside leg kick.
Miller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Remnant throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
And Miller tries to counter it with a takedown but Remnant pushes his down on his head and steps out.

And that's the end of the fight!
Soviet Remnant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Remnant, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soviet Remnant!

An out of breath Soviet Remnant thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SFL 129 | River vs Blyad     
Date:   Jan 05, 2022
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Pandens. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
Pandens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Miller lands a leg kick that knocks Pandens off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Pandens misses its intended target.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pandens as he jumps to the side.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Miller connects with a right hand. Pandens shakes it off.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Pandens moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pandens has time to react.
Miller is looking to slow Pandens down with leg kicks.
Lynton Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Miller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Miller.#TD#
Miller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Miller lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pandens holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Miller distracts Pandens with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Miller trying to control but Pandens is working from the bottom.
Miller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pandens keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Pandens 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.
Pandens managing to control the position.
Pandens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
Pandens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miller wants to control from the top but Pandens keeps moving.
Pandens is pulling down on Miller's head. It's preventing any offense from Miller, at least for the moment.#T2#
Miller 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 trying to control but Pandens is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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.
Pandens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pandens has control of Miller's left arm, preventing Miller from doing any damage.
Pandens wants to sweep but no luck.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Pandens is keeping the position.
Pandens looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Miller being controlled here momentarily.
Miller preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pandens is on top in guard. #REVB#
Pandens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Pandens from controlling successfully.
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 working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miller lands with a punch from half guard.
Pandens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Miller working Pandens over with strikes. #T4#
Miller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Miller wants to control but Pandens is keeping him busy.
Miller thows a huge punch but Pandens dodges it nicely.
Miller not doing much here.
Miller trying to control the action but Pandens is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pandens on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miller trying to control the action but Pandens is working from the bottom.
Pandens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Pandens is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pandens preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Miller is trying to control. Pandens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Lynton Miller has been cut.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
Pandens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandens was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.#CL#
Miller takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Pandens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Pandens's head but Pandens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pandens defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Pandens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Miller forces Pandens back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller is looking for a takedown.
Pandens can't break the clinch.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
Pandens wants to break free but Miller has control. #TD#
Miller has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pandens regains guard immediately.
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 working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Pandens is pulling down on Miller's head. It's preventing any offense from Miller, at least for the moment.
Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pandens controlling the position.
Pandens looking for a sweep. Not yet Pandens, not yet.
Pandens controlling Miller's posture.
Lynton Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller with a nice head shot there.
Pandens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Miller is pulling down on Pandens's head. It's preventing any offense from Pandens, at least for the moment.
Miller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pandens's guard. #REVR#
Pandens keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully. #T2#
Pandens has his hands on Miller's head, controlling the position.
Pandens trying to control the position.
Miller scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pandens trying to control the position.
Miller lands a couple of digs.
Miller with a nice head shot there.
Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miller is working Pandens 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 Pandens keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pandens is on top in guard. #REVB#
Pandens wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving. #T3#
Pandens 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.
Pandens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miller pulls Pandens in to control the position.
Pandens wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Pandens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pandens is continuing to stall.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pandens wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
Pandens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pandens being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pandens can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Miller clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lynton Miller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Miller tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Pandens counter with a right hand.
Miller wants to clinch up but Pandens keeps it at a distance.
Pandens checks a low kick from Miller.
Pandens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pandens tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pandens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pandens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pandens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandens does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Miller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Miller clinches with his opponent. #T1##BC2#
Pandens breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Miller has managed to clinch.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pandens backwards.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pandens takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pandens on the side of the head.
Miller shoots for a takedown but Pandens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Miller gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller working away.
Pandens is trying to get back to half guard.
Miller misses with the ground and pound.
Miller cracks Pandens with a big right hand but Pandens just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Miller working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
Miller working away.
Miller lands a decent elbow from side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Miller working the ground and pound but Pandens is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Pandens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miller working the ground and pound.
Pandens gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pandens has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miller is working away from the top position though.
Pandens is trying to get back to full guard.
Pandens taking some punishment here, with Miller in his half guard.
Miller is keen to just control but Pandens is a slippery customer.
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.
Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miller is thwarting Pandens's attempts to control the position.
Pandens is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Miller slips a nice elbow through Pandens's hands, connecting with Pandens's forehead.
Pandens wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Miller is trying to control the action in half guard but Pandens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miller prevents Pandens from improving his position.
Miller is nestled in close to Pandens, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Miller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pandens wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.
Pandens works his way to full guard. Good work.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
Pandens 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.
Pandens is trying to control the position but Miller postures up. #T4#
Pandens looking for a sweep. Not yet Pandens, not yet.
Pandens is controlling Miller's posture.
Miller wants to control from the top but Pandens keeps moving.
Lynton Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miller trying to control but Pandens is working from the bottom.
Miller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pandens controlling Miller's posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Azriel Pandens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pandens lands with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lynton 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lynton Miller!

Lynton Miller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SFL 123 | Koivisto vs River     
Date:   Dec 12, 2021
#R1#
Miller shoots for a takedown but Al Balushi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Al Balushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Lynton Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al Balushi. That did some damage!
Miller walks into a jab.
We've been told by Al Balushi's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
Al Balushi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi tries a knee to the head but Miller blocks it.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al Balushi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now.
Miller tries a body shot but Al Balushi blocks it.
Miller avoiding damage as Al Balushi throws knees to the body.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Al Balushi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miller digs a right hand into Al Balushi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Al Balushi's gas tank.
Miller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Al Balushi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Balushi.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Al Balushi's shoulder, as Al Balushi tries to avoid the shot.
Al Balushi lands with a good body shot.#T1##CL2#
Miller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Al Balushi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Al Balushi throws an elbow that misses.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Al Balushi.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al Balushi lands a knee to the body.
Al Balushi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Lynton Miller has been cut.
Al Balushi stalling in the clinch.
Al Balushi pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Al Balushi.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Al Balushi is controlling him.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Al Balushi tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Al Balushi back against the cage.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi lands an elbow just above Miller 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Al Balushi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Al Balushi throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Miller misses with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Miller's knee momentarily.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Balushi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Miller clinches up with Al Balushi and pushes him back against the cage.
Miller can't break the clinch.
Al Balushi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Miller up against the cage.
Al Balushi lands with a short shot to the head.
Al Balushi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Al Balushi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Al Balushi throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Balushi.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Miller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zaid Al Balushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lynton Miller.#T3#
Miller wants a takedown but no success here.
Al Balushi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Al Balushi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Al Balushi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Miller can turn it around.
Al Balushi looking to throw knees to the head but Miller is blocking nicely.
Miller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Al Balushi is defending well.
Al Balushi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Al Balushi prevents a body shot from Miller.
Al Balushi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Miller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Al Balushi after a bit of a struggle.
Al Balushi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Al Balushi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Al Balushi tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
Miller throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Al Balushi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Al Balushi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Miller has Al Balushi pressed against the cage.
Miller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Al Balushi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Miller breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Miller moves into the clinch.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee 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!
Al Balushi misses with an elbow strike.
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Al Balushi looking to throw knees to the head but Miller is blocking nicely.
Al Balushi pushes off an throws an elbow but Miller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Al Balushi tries a knee to the head but Miller blocks it.
Miller pushes Al Balushi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Al Balushi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Al Balushi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Miller blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zaid Al Balushi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lynton Miller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Miller throws a body punch but Al Balushi moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Balushi. #CL2#
Miller clinches up with Al Balushi and pushes him back against the cage.
Miller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Al Balushi takes a shot to the head.
Al Balushi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Al Balushi lands an elbow inside that Miller shrugs off.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Balushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller misses with some punches.
Al Balushi connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Lynton Miller's cut even more.
Miller avoids a wild elbow strike from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Al Balushi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Balushi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms.
Miller takes an elbow to the temple.
Al Balushi trying to control the position but instead, Miller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Al Balushi into the cage.
Al Balushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Miller wants a takedown.
Al Balushi lands a nice elbow. #CUT#The cut above Lynton Miller's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Miller tries to break the clinch but Al Balushi is controlling the position.
Miller takes a knee to the side of the body.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Miller takes an elbow to the temple.
Miller is looking for a takedown.
Al Balushi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miller's defenses.
Al Balushi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Al Balushi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Miller takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#Lynton Miller's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Al Balushi presses Miller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Al Balushi is pressed up against the cage. Miller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Al Balushi down to the mat. Al Balushi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zaid Al Balushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lynton Miller.
Miller tries for a takedown but Al Balushi circles away easily
and Al Balushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A cross from Al Balushi lands.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller misses with a takedown attempt
and Al Balushi counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaid Al Balushi is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Balushi connects with a solid leg kick.
Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Al Balushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller fails with the takedown
and Al Balushi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Al Balushi lands with a nice body punch.
Al Balushi lands a lovely overhand right.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Balushi manages to avoid it.
Al Balushi tried to counter with a leg kick but Miller avoided it.
Zaid Al Balushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Balushi looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Al Balushi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Al Balushi slips a jab from Miller.
Al Balushi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Miller.
Al Balushi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al Balushi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Miller is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T3#
Al Balushi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An inside leg kick lands from Al Balushi. #CL2#
Miller clinches.
Al Balushi tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Al Balushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Al Balushi slips the punch.
Al Balushi throwing a counter right hand but Miller manages to avoid it.
Al Balushi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Miller motions for Al Balushi to come forward. Miller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miller throws a predictable looking body shot
and Al Balushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Balushi moves out of range of the strikes.
As Miller backs away, Al Balushi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Al Balushi moves away from the strike by Miller. #T4#
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller connects with a body shot.
Miller misses with a hook
and Al Balushi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Miller's knee momentarily.
Al Balushi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Miller misses the jab.
Miller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Al Balushi counters with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Balushi lands with a nice body kick.
Miller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Al Balushi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Al Balushi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab lands there for Al Balushi.
A punch lands to the side of Miller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zaid Al Balushi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lynton Miller's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Al Balushi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Miller throws a hook but Al Balushi avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Miller.
Al Balushi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Miller throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Balushi counters with a good low kick that Miller was not able to check.
Miller throws a hook but Al Balushi blocks it.
Al Balushi throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller throws a combination that misses
enabling Al Balushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Al Balushi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Balushi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Miller just manages to avoid it.
Al Balushi moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Al Balushi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Miller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miller shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zaid Al Balushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lynton Miller.#T1#
Al Balushi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Miller on the side of the head.
Miller throws a sloppy body shot
letting Al Balushi counter with a right hand.
Miller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Al Balushi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Miller scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Miller closes the distance and pushes Al Balushi back into the cage.
Al Balushi lands a damaging elbow.
Miller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Al Balushi after a bit of a struggle.
Al Balushi pushes off an throws an elbow but Miller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Al Balushi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al Balushi connects with a right hand. Miller shakes it off.
Al Balushi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miller. That did some damage!
Miller slips a jab and a cross from Al Balushi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Miller has closed the distance and engaged Al Balushi in a clinch. #T2#
Al Balushi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Al Balushi.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lynton Miller's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zaid Al Balushi!
After winning the bout, Zaid Al Balushi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SFL 116 | Kilgore vs Koivisto     
Date:   Nov 17, 2021
#R1#
Horse slips under a jab.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Miller scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Miller misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Horse.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Horse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miller, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Horse drags the fight down to the ground.
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.
Horse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Horse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
Horse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horse looking to control.
Horse wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Horse is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Horse trying to control the position here.
Let's hope that Horse 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Horse.
Miller being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Horse misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Horse.
Horse pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Miller back to the cage. Horse follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Miller digs a good body shot into Horse's ribs.
Horse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Horse takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Horse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller punishes Horse's body with a nice straight punch.
Horse lands a two punch combo.
Miller goes for a double leg but Horse avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Horse continues to drive forward.
Horse let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Miller tries a body shot but Horse blocks it.
Horse lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller can't get the takedown.
Horse lands a left hand. #TD#
Miller gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Horse is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Horse wants to control but Miller is keeping busy. #T3#
Miller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miller wants to take a breather but Horse is having none of it.
Miller thows a huge punch but Horse dodges it nicely.
Miller tries to pass to full mount but Horse defends it.
Horse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Horse wants to control but Miller passes into side.
Miller trying to control the action but Horse is working from the bottom. #T4#
Horse is trying to get back to half guard.
Miller working the head with strikes.
Miller cracks Horse with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Miller grinds an elbow into Horse's temple.
Check out the look on Miller's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Horse struggling a bit here.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Horse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that round.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Horse takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown but Horse manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horse ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Horse throws a big shot that misses.
Horse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horse has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miller.
Horse lands the left hand.
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Horse swivels and escapes.
Miller cracks Horse with a good jab.
Lynton Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Miller misses with a double jab
enabling Horse to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Horse misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller throws a low kick but Horse avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horse looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horse connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miller's hands.#T1#
Miller takes a swing at Horse's ribcage but misses.
Horse throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Horse checks it well.
Miller moves away from the strike by Horse.
Horse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Horse misses with a body shot.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Miller connects with an inside leg kick.
Miller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Horse counters with a left to the body.
Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Horse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target. #T2#
Horse lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horse takes one to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Horse checks a leg kick.
Horse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Horse scores with a punch to the head.
Miller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Horse throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Crazy Horse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Horse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miller has time to react.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miller.
Miller cracks Horse with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Horse looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Horse lands with a hook. Miller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Horse moves forwards but Miller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Horse moves away from the strike by Miller.
Miller misses with a body shot. #T3#
Miller works the jab nicely.
Horse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
A decent looking cross lands there for Horse.#TD#
Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Horse tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Horse trying to control here.
Horse regains full guard. Nicely done.
Miller won't allow Horse to sweep him here.
Miller postures up in Horse's guard and throws a big left but Horse blocks it.
Miller scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Horse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
Miller won't allow Horse to sweep him here.
Horse is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Horse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Horse is trying to keep Miller in close. #SUB2#
Horse 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.
Horse looking to control.
Miller lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lynton Miller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Horse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Horse throws out a counter right but Miller avoids it with no problem.
A solid leg kick lands there for Miller.
Miller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Miller throws a hook but Horse avoids it easily.
Horse let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
Horse drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Horse checks a leg kick.
Miller works over Horse's head and body with a nice combination.
Horse walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horse digs a good hook to Miller's body.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Horse as he jumps to the side.
Horse misses the jab.#T1#
Horse misses the shot to the body.
Miller shoots in but Horse avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Horse works Miller's body with a nice hook.
Miller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Horse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Horse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller avoids the body shot from Horse.
Miller connects with a body shot that sends Horse's belly button to the back.
Horse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miller connects with a leg kick.
Miller moves away from the strike by Horse.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horse. #T2#
Miller fails with the takedown.
A nice side step and Horse releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Crazy Horse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Miller misses.
Horse keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horse.
Miller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Horse looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller misses the jab.
Horse throws out a counter right but Miller avoids it with no problem.
Miller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Horse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Crazy Horse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Miller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Horse.
Horse lands a nice shot that snaps Miller's head back.
Horse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Horse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horse tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Horse connects with a body shot that sends Miller's belly button to the back.
Horse misses with a hook.
Horse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Miller blocks a jab.#T4#
Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Horse defends it nicely.
Horse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lynton Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miller.
Miller darts in looking for a takedown but Horse gets double underhooks and turns Miller into the cage.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Horse doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Horse manages to pull guard.
Horse pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage.
Miller controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Crazy Horse.
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 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lynton Miller!

Lynton Miller bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: SFL 110 | Kilgore vs Eye     
Date:   Oct 24, 2021
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Koivisto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koivisto 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 dives in and grabs Koivisto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koivisto pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
Miller dives in for a single leg takedown but Koivisto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Koivisto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller blocks a body shot from Koivisto. #BC2#
Koivisto breaks from the clinch.
Good work by Koivisto as he checks the leg kick.
Koivisto blocks a low kick nicely.
As Miller backs off Koivisto throws a huge counter combo but Miller manages to avoid it all.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koivisto defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Koivisto looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Koivisto moves away and avoids it.
Miller slips a straight right by Koivisto.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koivisto cracks Miller with an open hand slap.
Koivisto checks a leg kick nicely.#TD2#
Koivisto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Koivisto lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koivisto trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom. #T1#
Koivisto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Koivisto from controlling successfully.
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.
Miller wants to improve his position but instead Koivisto has moved into half guard.
Koivisto is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koivisto is working away from the top position though.
Koivisto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller darts in looking for a takedown but Koivisto gets double underhooks and turns Miller into the cage.
Miller is working for takedown but Koivisto is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koivisto tries a body shot but Miller blocks it. #TD#
Miller has hold of one of Koivisto's legs. Koivisto is fighting the takedown attempt but Miller gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Koivisto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Koivisto wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
Miller chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koivisto 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#
Koivisto trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Miller is working hard here to advance position.
Miller is in trouble now - Koivisto has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koivisto trying to control but Miller is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Koivisto tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ultima Koivisto 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 misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Koivisto moved out of range nicely.
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koivisto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
Koivisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller lands a really nice looking cross but Koivisto seems unphased.
Koivisto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koivisto.
Miller takes one on the button.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Koivisto moved out of range nicely.
Koivisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koivisto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Koivisto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koivisto somewhat.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koivisto throws out the jab.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Koivisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koivisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Koivisto looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koivisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Koivisto moves into range and connects with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
Koivisto scores with the left hand. Miller knows he should have avoided that one.
Miller feints and then cracks Koivisto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koivisto down.
Koivisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller walks into a stiff left hand from Koivisto.#CUT2#It looks like Lynton Miller has been cut.
Koivisto goes for a double leg but Miller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Miller continues to drive forward.
Ultima Koivisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Koivisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Koivisto defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
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.
Koivisto misses the jab.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Koivisto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Koivisto thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely. #T2#
Koivisto slips a nice elbow through Miller's hands, connecting with Miller's forehead.
Koivisto is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Koivisto content to stall in guard here.
Koivisto trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom. #T3#
Koivisto stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Koivisto trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koivisto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller works the jab nicely.
Miller throws out a leg kick but Koivisto moves out of range and Miller only half commits.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koivisto circles away quickly and effectively.
Koivisto swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Koivisto works the jab nicely.#T4#
Koivisto lands a glancing blow to the side of Miller's head.
Koivisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Decent striking displayed by Koivisto there.
Jab from Miller.
Koivisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koivisto throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Koivisto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Koivisto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Miller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Koivisto defends well and Miller ends up having to push Koivisto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koivisto working aggressively here.
Koivisto lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Koivisto tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koivisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Miller trying to stall but Koivisto improves his position.
Nice body punch from Koivisto - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller tries to bum rush Koivisto with a series of wild strikes but Koivisto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ultima Koivisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lynton Miller's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Koivisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koivisto circles away quickly and effectively.
Koivisto scores with a decent looking hook.
Miller with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Koivisto there.
A swing and a miss from Koivisto.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Koivisto.
Koivisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koivisto misses with a body shot.
Koivisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller slips a jab from Koivisto.
Miller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koivisto's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koivisto's waist but Koivisto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miller off to one side.
Koivisto checks a low kick from Miller.#TD2#
Koivisto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Miller to the ground. Koivisto is now in Miller's guard.
Koivisto wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
Miller is trying to keep Koivisto in close. #T1#
Koivisto trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Koivisto controlling from the top position.
Koivisto wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.#T2#
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.
Koivisto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Koivisto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koivisto staying out of range there.
Koivisto might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koivisto.
Koivisto slips under a jab.
Koivisto throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Koivisto lands a glancing blow to the side of Miller's head.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.
Koivisto jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Koivisto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Koivisto throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Koivisto with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
Koivisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Koivisto does it's job there.
Miller moves out of range as Koivisto strikes.
Miller lunges at Koivisto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koivisto's hand.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller connects with a crisp jab.
Miller looks for a takedown but Koivisto sprawls well.
Koivisto with the counter takedown but Miller avoids it easily.
Koivisto missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller ducks right into an uppercut from Koivisto.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koivisto moves away.
And Koivisto tries to counter it with a takedown but Miller pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Koivisto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koivisto throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koivisto. Koivisto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Miller misses with the combination.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koivisto avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Koivisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Koivisto 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.
Lynton Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koivisto's hands.
Koivisto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Koivisto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Koivisto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#Miller is rocked!
Koivisto cracks Miller with a hook to the temple - Miller is on wobbly legs here! Koivisto swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Miller falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Koivisto wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ultima Koivisto!
Ultima Koivisto thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SFL 103 | Kilgore vs Badass     
Date:   Sep 26, 2021
#R1#
Morales takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morales tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morales tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Miller has Morales pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Miller pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Morales tumbling to the mat - Miller dives into Morales's guard.
Miller won't allow Morales to sweep him here.
Miller works over Morales with some ground and pound from guard.
Miller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morales looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Morales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morales keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Morales is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miller 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.
Morales is looking to sweep but instead, Miller has passed into half guard.
Miller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Miller there.
Morales has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miller is working away from the top position though.
Morales is looking to improve his position.
Morales on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Miller lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Miller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Morales regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Morales looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Miller lands a couple of elbows.
Morales has momentary wrist control but Miller slips an elbow through the middle.
Miller lands a couple of elbows.
Morales looking for a sweep. Not yet Morales, not yet.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Miller preventing the sweep.
Morales working a defensive guard here.
Miller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morales tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morales keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morales looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Miller won't allow Morales to get back to his feet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miller landing some decent shots from guard.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Morales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Morales 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 wants to improve his position but Morales is controlling well.
Morales wants to take a breather but Miller is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller controlling the position for now.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Morales drives through and clinches with Miller against the cage.
A short right from Miller.
Morales struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands. #BC#
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morales fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Miller scores with a decent looking hook.
and Miller counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Morales! He's just covering up as Miller starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lynton Miller!
Lynton Miller decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: SFL 98 | Falling Bridge     
Date:   Sep 05, 2021
#R1#
Miller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Meesang.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick lands for Meesang.
Meesang scores with a nice head shot.
Meesang slips a straight right by Miller.
Miller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Meesang throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meesang catches Miller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Miller pushes Meesang up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Meesang on the inside. #BC2#
Meesang manages to break the clinch.
Miller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Meesang throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Miller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Meesang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miller lands strikes from half guard.
Miller thows a huge punch but Meesang dodges it nicely.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miller is trying to control. Meesang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Meesang is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meesang's head.
Meesang is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meesang's head.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meesang keeps working.
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Miller thows a huge punch but Meesang dodges it nicely.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miller controlling the pace.
Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miller thows a huge punch but Meesang dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller trying to control the action but Meesang is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Ground and pound from Miller.
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meesang defending well though.
Miller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Meesang pushes Miller off looking to stand but Miller dives back in and keeps control.
Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Meesang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Miller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miller is trying to control the action in half guard but Meesang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Meesang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Meesang pushes Miller off looking to stand but Miller dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meesang stalks Miller and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Miller's face. Miller staggers backwards, shaken.
Miller sizes up Meesang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Meesang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Meesang circles away.#TD#
Miller decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meesang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Meesang is not content to let Miller control the position.
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meesang defending well though.
Miller winds up and cracks Meesang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miller thows a huge punch but Meesang dodges it nicely.
Miller thows a huge punch but Meesang dodges it nicely.
Miller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Miller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller backing away here, and Meesang unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Meesang lands a jab to the nose.
Meesang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Miller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Meesang to the ground. Miller is now in Meesang's guard.

Meesang manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Miller gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Miller 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 won't allow Meesang to get back to his feet.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meesang can do to turn this around?
Meesang keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Meesang has wrist control.#T1#
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller lands a couple of elbows.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Meesang is looking to stand up but Miller isn't so interested in that idea.
Miller chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Miller throws an elbow that misses. Meesang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miller's guard. Nice move by Meesang!#REVB#
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meesang is one step ahead there.
Miller is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Meesang stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.#T3#
Meesang tries to stand but Miller is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miller avoids the head kick by Meesang.
Miller slips under a jab from Meesang.
Meesang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Meesang wants it to stay on the feet.
Meesang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Meesang.
Meesang thows a leg kick but Miller checks it #TD#
and Miller counters with a nice double leg into side control. Meesang won't be happy with that.
Miller is chipping away with strikes.
Miller misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
Miller fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lynton Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller lands a nice forearm strike.
Miller looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Meesang is avoiding damage well.
Miller wants to control but Meesang is keeping him busy.
Meesang is trying to buck Miller off.
Miller trying to control the action but Meesang is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meesang is trying to buck Miller off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Meesang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Meesang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Meesang shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Miller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Miller working the ground and pound.
Miller creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Meesang sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Meesang wants to get back to his feet but Miller drags him back down.
Miller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Meesang is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T1#
Meesang takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Miller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Meesang is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
An elbow from Miller crashes against the mat.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meesang keeps working.
The strikes coming from Miller are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Miller cracks Meesang with a big right hand but Meesang just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Meesang taking punishment in the form of punches.
Miller working the body and head with strikes.
Miller throws a strike aimed at the side of Meesang's head but Meesang avoids it well.#T2#
Miller cracks Meesang with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Miller in side control, throwing shots but Meesang defends.
Miller looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Meesang is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Miller.
Meesang taking a bit of punishment here - Miller scoring with strikes.
Miller misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Miller tries to score with some ground and pound. Meesang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Miller scoring with punches from side control.
Meesang takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller is chipping away with strikes.
Miller in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Miller cracks Meesang with a big right hand but Meesang just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Miller connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Meesang some visible discomfort.
Miller working the ground and pound.
Miller landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC#Meesang is rocked!
Miller in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Meesang looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Miller turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lynton Miller!
Lynton Miller decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: SFL 95 | Kilgore vs O'Neil II     
Date:   Aug 29, 2021
#R1#
Trudeau walks into a straight right hand from Miller.
Trudeau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trudeau moves away.
We've been informed that Trudeau 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.
Trudeau wants to slow Miller down by chopping away at his legs.
Miller with a hook.
Trudeau takes one on the button.#CL#
Miller closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Miller tightens his grip and picks Trudeau up, before dumping him to the ground. Trudeau manages to land in guard.
Miller wants to control from the top but Trudeau keeps moving.
Miller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Trudeau's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Trudeau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Miller landing some decent shots from guard.
Trudeau trying to control the position. #T1#
Miller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Trudeau had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miller defends it easily.
Trudeau wants to sweep but no luck.
Trudeau trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Miller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Trudeau's head.
Trudeau trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miller trying to control but Trudeau is working from the bottom.
Miller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#Trudeau is rocked!
Trudeau is trying to control the position but Miller postures up. #T2#
Miller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Trudeau is still in real trouble! Can Miller finish him?
Trudeau lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trudeau looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Trudeau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Trudeau seems to have recovered his senses.
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Trudeau's brow.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Trudeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller lands a couple of elbows.
Miller working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trudeau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Miller lands a couple of digs.
Miller lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Miller postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Trudeau covers up, he's hurt! Miller keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Miller and the ref steps in to end the fight! Miller can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lynton Miller!
Lynton Miller decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: SFL 90 | Half Baked     
Date:   Aug 02, 2021
#R1##TD2#
Miller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Miller lands in his opponent's guard.
Miller throws a strike but Lamas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Lamas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Miller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown but Lamas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lamas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lamas throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Lamas's shoulder, as Lamas tries to avoid the shot.
Lamas throws a head kick that misses.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Lamas.
Miller throws a body punch but Lamas moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Miller closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Miller postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The strikes coming from Miller are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Miller wants to control but Lamas is keeping him busy.
Miller throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lamas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lamas keeps working.
Miller working the ground and pound but Lamas is defending the strikes.
Lamas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Miller fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lamas down.
Miller cracks Lamas with a big right hand but Lamas just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T2#
Miller misses with the ground and pound.
Miller working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lamas dodges the ground and pound from Miller.
Miller wants to control but Lamas is keeping him busy.
Lamas is looking to reverse the position.
Miller is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lamas's shoulder. That is not cool.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lamas keeps working.
Miller misses with the ground and pound.
Miller misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Miller is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lamas's shoulder. That is not cool.
Miller connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lamas some visible discomfort.
Lamas is trying to buck Miller off.
Lamas is not content to let Miller control the position.
Lamas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miller grinds an elbow into Lamas's temple.
Miller lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lamas down.
Miller landing a few strikes. #T4#
Miller works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Miller throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Miller trying to control the position but Lamas is working away.
Lamas managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Miller.
Miller wants to control but Lamas is keeping him busy.
Miller controls the position.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Lamas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lamas parries the strikes from Miller easily there. Miller is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lamas to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that round.
That's time! Lamas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamas.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Lamas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Lamas misses the target.#CL2#
Miller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Lamas. #TD2#
Lamas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Miller is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lamas to the mat. Lamas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Miller trying to move into half guard but instead Lamas has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Miller is pulling down on Lamas's head to control his posture.
Miller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lamas's guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamas keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miller won't allow Lamas to sweep him here.
Miller prevents Lamas from getting back to his feet.
Lamas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Miller wants to control from the top but Lamas keeps moving.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Lamas blocks nicely.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lamas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miller throws a hook but Lamas blocks it.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamas throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Lamas. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Miller shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Miller was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Lamas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lamas is looking for a sweep.
Lamas is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Miller is controlling him well.
Miller lands a nice forearm strike.
Miller throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Miller working the ground and pound.
Miller cracks Lamas with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Miller tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lynton Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lamas is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Miller is controlling him well.
Check out the look on Miller's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Miller throws an elbow but Lamas slips to the side and avoids it well.
Miller misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Miller lands a nice forearm strike.
Miller is chipping away with strikes.
Miller throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lamas tries to buck Miller off but Miller is having none of it.
Lamas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T4#
Miller working away.
Miller grinds an elbow into Lamas's temple.
Check out the look on Miller's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Miller throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC2#Lamas is rocked!
Miller throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lamas is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Oh Lamas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller working the ground and pound but Lamas is defending the strikes.
Lamas seems to have got his legs back now.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lamas keeps working.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lamas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller lands a jab.#TD2#
Miller feints and as Lamas raises his hands in defense, Miller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Lamas has his feet on Miller's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Miller checks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Miller.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamas fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lamas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Lamas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Miller manages to circle out of the way.
A combination from Lamas does no damage.
And Miller tries to counter it with a takedown but Lamas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Miller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Lamas.#TD2#
Miller drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miller stops Lamas from standing up.
Miller stays in close to Lamas's body and controls the position.
Lamas wants to stand and escape but Miller is having none of it.
Lamas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lamas keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Lamas is looking to stand up but Miller isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A low kick lands for Miller.
Lamas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miller tries to clinch but Lamas moves out of range.
As Miller tries to get set, Lamas tries to push him back and clinch up but Miller manages to avoid the attempt.
Miller throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Lamas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Miller is concentrating on defense, preventing Lamas from advancing position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller won't allow Lamas to pass to mount.
Miller keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Miller wants to improve his position but Lamas is controlling well. #T3#
Lamas tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Miller.
Lamas prevents Miller from improving his position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Miller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lamas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lamas's back!#T4#
Miller struggling to land strikes to the head as Lamas covers up.
Miller connects with a big shot to the side of Lamas's head.
Lynton Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miller controlling from the back.
The referee is taking a good look at Lamas as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Miller!
Miller just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
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.
Frankie Lamas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Miller.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lynton Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miller 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lynton Miller!

As Lynton Miller got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: The comeback starts now!'.

 

Event: SFL 80 | Thunder Bowl     
Date:   Jun 23, 2021
#R1#
Sor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sor needs to keep his hands up - Miller had a free shot at his head there.
Miller staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing.
Sor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Miller. That snapped Sor's head back.
Sor misses with a low kick as Miller jumps back.
A punch combination from Miller misses.
Miller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miller on the side of the head.
Lynton Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sor throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller works the jab nicely.
Miller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Sor is quick to defend against it.
Donk. Sor catches Miller right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sor.
Sor slips a jab from Miller.
Miller misses with a hook.
Sor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Miller.
Sor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A clash of legs there as Miller blocks the low kick.
Miller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sor defends well and Miller ends up having to push Sor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Sor lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Sor lands a right hand.
Miller has Sor pushed against the cage.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Sor avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
Sor blocks a body shot from Miller.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Miller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Miller manages to end up in side control.
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.#T2#
Miller tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Miller with the ground and pound but Sor regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Miller throwing shots but Sor is blocking nicely.
Miller 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.
Sor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sor pushes Miller off looking to stand but Miller dives back in and keeps control.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sor is trying to stand up here but Miller is controlling him well.
Sor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Miller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miller lands a nice short elbow.
Miller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Miller throws a strike but Sor avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller wants to control from the top but Sor keeps moving.
Sor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses.
Miller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#Sor is rocked!
Miller lands a couple of elbows.
Sor is still in real trouble! Can Miller finish him?
Miller gets to his feet and stands over Sor, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Sor felt that one! Miller unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Sor from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lynton Miller!
As Lynton Miller got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: The comeback starts now!'.

 

Event: SFL 60 | Mumu vs Viking     
Date:   Apr 03, 2021
#R1#
Happy misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Happy.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Happy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Happy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Happy on the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Happy.
Miller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Happy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Happy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Happy shoots in and gets a takedown into Miller's guard.#T1#
Miller is adopting a defensive guard.
Happy trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Happy is looking to control Miller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Happy avoid being mounted?
Happy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Happy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily.
Happy has hold of Miller's hands but Miller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Miller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Miller lands with a punch from half guard.
Miller throwing shots but Happy is blocking nicely.
Happy wants to control the action here but instead Miller manages to pass to full mount!
Miller prevents Happy from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Happy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Happy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Happy trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Happy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Miller wants to control from the top but Happy keeps moving.
Happy pulls Miller in to control the position. #T3#
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Happy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller postures up. #SUB#
Happy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miller defends it easily.
Miller lands a couple of elbows.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Happy holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Happy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Miller distracts Happy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Miller cracks Happy with a solid left hand.#T4#
Miller advances position into side control!
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Miller working the ground and pound.
Miller in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Happy is trying to improve his position.
Happy taking a bit of punishment here - Miller scoring with strikes.
Miller scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Happy to see if he's OK.
Happy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Happy trying to control here.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miller lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton 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#
Happy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheers as Miller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Happy doesn't seem phased though.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Happy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Miller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Happy tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
Miller motions for Happy to come forward. Miller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Happy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Happy misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Happy is just out of range.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Miller. No joy for Happy on that attempt.
And Miller tries to counter it with a takedown but Happy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Happy looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Happy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Happy there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Happy scores with a takedown into Miller's guard.
Happy looking to pass the guard.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Happy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Miller lands a couple of digs.
Happy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Miller trying to control but Happy is working from the bottom.
Miller is working Happy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Happy controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Happy trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller is in close to Happy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Happy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Happy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller landing with the ground and pound.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Miller distracts Happy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Happy has momentary wrist control but Miller slips an elbow through the middle.
Happy keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Happy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller works over Happy with some ground and pound from guard.
Happy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller is working Happy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Happy is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Miller rolls with it to try and escape but Happy cranks on the arm and Miller is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anti Happy!
Anti Happy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: SFL 51 | Bloody Death Roll     
Date:   Feb 27, 2021
#R1#
Gavin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Jab by Miller.
Gavin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gavin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gavin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Miller backs away, Gavin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Miller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gavin circles away.
Gavin connects with a solid leg kick.
Good leg kick by Gavin.
Miller scores with the left hand. Gavin knows he should have avoided that one.
Miller fails with the takedown
and Gavin counters with an outside leg kick.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gavin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Miller works Gavin's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Miller misses.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.
Nice jab there from Gavin.
Gavin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gavin. Gavin obviously looking to wear him down.
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 swing and a miss from Gavin.#T1#
Gavin is looking to score with low kicks.
Gavin with the inside leg kick.
Gavin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Miller blocks the leg kick.
Miller tests Gavin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
Gavin connects with a leg kick.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Gavin moves away and avoids it.
Gavin walks into a left hand.
Gavin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Miller finds it's target.
Miller tests Gavin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miller walks into a straight right hand from Gavin.
Gavin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gavin with the inside leg kick.
Miller might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jab, jab by Gavin - just one landing.
Miller throws a series of punches but Gavin moves out of range. #T2#
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Gavin moves away and avoids it.
Miller scores with a jab.
Gavin connects with a nice looking jab.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gavin.#CL2#
Gavin gets tackled into the cage by Miller. Miller maintains the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Miller. #TD2#
Miller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Miller manages to end up in side control.
Gavin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gavin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Miller cracks Gavin with a big right hand but Gavin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gavin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller cracks Gavin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Miller cracks Gavin with a big right hand but Gavin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T3#
Miller lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Gavin explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miller blocks a leg kick.
Miller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gavin looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Gavin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miller moves out of range as Gavin strikes.
Miller checks a leg kick nicely.
Gavin throws a head kick that Miller semi-blocks.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gavin sprawls well. Gavin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Tommy Gavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lynton Miller.
Miller needs to keep his hands up - Gavin had a free shot at his head there.
Miller is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gavin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Gavin moved out of range.
Miller takes one on the button.
Miller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin blocks a jab.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Gavin throws a low kick but Miller moves out of range easily.
Gavin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tommy Gavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller thuds a left hand into Gavin's body.
Gavin slips a jab from Miller.
Gavin scores with a leg kick.
Miller wants to clinch.
Miller cracks Gavin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice cross by Miller.
Miller shoots in but Gavin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Miller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gavin throws a leg kick that misses.
Gavin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tommy Gavin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A low kick lands for Gavin.
Gavin tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miller works Gavin's body with a nice hook.
Gavin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gavin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gavin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tommy Gavin is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gavin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Miller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Miller throws a series of punches but Gavin avoids them all with ease.
Gavin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Miller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gavin scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin connects with a solid leg kick.
Miller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Miller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
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.
Gavin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gavin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gavin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gavin throws a front kick aimed at Miller's knee but Miller avoids it well.
Gavin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Miller moved away.
Miller with the counter takedown but Gavin avoids it easily.
Gavin connects with a looping right hand.
Miller checks a leg kick.
Gavin staying out of range there.
Gavin throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Miller checks a low kick from Gavin.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
Miller throws a series of punches but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miller blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Good work by Miller as he checks the leg kick.
Gavin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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 left lands for Miller.
Gavin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
Tommy Gavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lynton Miller.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
Gavin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gavin works Miller's body with a nice hook.
Gavin with the inside leg kick.
Gavin throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Gavin misses with an uppercut.
Gavin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Miller moves out of range as Gavin throws a body kick.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gavin.
Gavin scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Miller works over Gavin's head and body with a nice combination.
Gavin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miller's head backwards.
Gavin throws a leg kick that misses.
Miller misses with a hook.
Gavin slips under a jab from Miller.
Miller lands a nice shot that snaps Gavin's head back.
Gavin misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Miller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Decent striking displayed by Gavin there.
Gavin 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 couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gavin on the side of the head. #TD2#
Miller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin wants to stand and escape but Miller is having none of it. #ES#
Gavin pushes Miller off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gavin.
Miller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gavin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gavin lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Miller misses with a hook.
Miller moves out of range as Gavin strikes.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gavin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg 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.
A clash of legs there as Miller blocks the low kick.
Gavin misses with a low kick as Miller jumps back.
Gavin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gavin scores with a spinning back kick!#TD2#
Gavin gets caught napping as Miller dives in and scores a takedown. Gavin manages to retain guard.

Gavin wriggles free and stands up.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Miller moved away.
Gavin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Gavin wants to slow Miller down by chopping away at his legs.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin moves forwards but Miller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gavin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with Gavin's head.
Miller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gavin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gavin dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gavin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Miller.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Miller, as that shot connected.
Miller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Gavin tries to keep at a distance but Miller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gavin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Gavin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gavin throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Miller lunges at Gavin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gavin's hand.
Gavin avoids the body shot from Miller.
Gavin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Gavin blocks the leg kick.
Gavin with the inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Gavin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gavin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Miller.
Miller throws a leg kick but Gavin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gavin throws a low kick, looking for Miller's leg but Miller calmly moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gavin lands with an overhand left.
Gavin tries to score with a low kick but Miller moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Gavin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miller.
Gavin walks into a left hand.
Gavin tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Miller counters with a single leg into guard. Gavin didn't expect that.
Gavin wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him. #ES#
Gavin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Miller is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Gavin is trying to push Miller away but Miller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gavin is trying to break the clinch but Miller is controlling him.#BC#
Gavin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller fails to land the takedown.
Good work by Miller as he checks the leg kick.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gavin.
Miller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head 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!#TD2#
Miller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gavin is trying to buck Miller off.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Miller grinds an elbow into Gavin's temple.
Gavin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Miller is controlling him well.
Miller lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gavin wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Gavin explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gavin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gavin.
Gavin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.#T3#
Miller tries to clinch but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tommy Gavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lynton Miller.
Gavin throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Gavin walks into a straight right hand from Miller.
Miller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gavin misses with an uppercut.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top.
Miller throws the left hand but Gavin avoids the punch easily.
Miller thuds a left hand into Gavin's body.
Gavin throws a chopping leg kick but Miller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gavin throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller moves out of range of the leg kick from Gavin.
Gavin cracks Miller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miller scores with a nice head shot.
Gavin feints and then cracks Miller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miller down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gavin. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Gavin tries to score with a low kick but Miller moves his leg out of the way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gavin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller lands a jab to the nose.
Gavin throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lynton Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gavin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Miller swinging wildly here.
Gavin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miller throws a series of punches but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gavin but Gavin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miller misses with a left hand
enabling Gavin to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

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 Tommy Gavin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gavin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tommy Gavin!

Tommy Gavin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SFL 44 | Rishkinov vs Winn     
Date:   Jan 30, 2021
#R1##TD2#
Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Miller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Georgiev defending well though.
Miller throwing shots but Georgiev is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Georgiev is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Miller is tapping! Great win for Georgiev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Prohor Georgiev!
A relieved looking Prohor Georgiev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SFL 36 | Rishkinov vs Bangin     
Date:   Jan 03, 2021
#R1#
Siam slips under a jab.#CL2#
Siam rushes Miller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miller is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Siam has clasped his hands together around Miller's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Siam trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam controlling the position.
Miller wants to control but Siam postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam trying to control the position but Miller is working away.
Miller isn't going anywhere.#T1#
Siam wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
Siam throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Siam tries to score with some ground and pound. Miller controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Siam trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller gets back to half guard.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
Miller is not content to let Siam control the position.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller is working hard here to advance position.
Siam is nestled in close to Miller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Siam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Siam performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Miller wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miller trying to control from the bottom.
Miller is pressing down on Siam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Siam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Siam trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Siam manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Siam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siam wants to improve his position but instead Miller has moved into half guard.
Siam makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Siam.
Siam seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Siam looking for subs off his back but Miller has passed one foot through into half guard.
Siam is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Miller lands strikes from half guard.
Siam makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Siam.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Siam.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller is in close to Siam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Siam bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard. #REVB#
Siam is fighting to break Miller's control of his arms but Miller is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chan Siam 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#
Siam moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Siam clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siam.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Siam on the inside.
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Siam backwards.
Miller gets underhooks to prevent Siam's takedown attempt.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Siam has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Miller is trying to keep an underhook but Siam manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Miller trying to control here.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
Siam trying to control from half guard but Miller is working away. #SUB2#
Siam is trying to work for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
Siam is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Siam prevents Miller from improving his position.
Siam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Siam wants to work for an arm triangle but Miller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Siam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Miller wants to control but Siam is keeping busy.
Miller controlling the position well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Siam is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miller tries to roll over but Siam keeps him under control.
Miller is not content to let Siam control the position.
Siam controlling the action here.
Siam wants to pass to mount but Miller is defending the position.
Siam sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miller defending well though. #T3#
Miller trying to control here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Siam is working for a kimura but Miller is defending it quite comfortably.
Miller wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well. #SUB2#
Siam seems to be working for a kimura but Miller defends the submission attempt.
Miller is trying to maintain the position but Siam is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Siam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Siam clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage.
Miller is looking for a takedown.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Siam is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Siam.
Siam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lynton Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chan Siam.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Siam is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Siam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller tries for a takedown but Siam manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Siam tightens his grip and picks Miller up, before dumping him to the ground. Miller manages to land in guard.
Siam wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chan Siam 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. 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#
Siam tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Siam clinches.
Miller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Siam is defending well.
Miller stops a takedown attempt from Siam. #TD2#
Siam has clasped his hands together around Miller's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Miller can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Siam are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Miller holds on to Siam's head and controls the position momentarily.
Miller is trying to escape the position but Siam is controlling the position.
Miller can't do much from the bottom here.
Siam tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Siam trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Siam trying to control the position but Miller is working away.
Siam in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Miller is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Check out the look on Siam's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Miller wants to control but Siam postures up.
Siam trying to control the position but Miller is working away.
Miller managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Siam.
Miller prevents Siam from moving into mount.
Siam looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Miller is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Siam crashes against the mat.
Miller manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Siam is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
Miller is nestled in close to Siam, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chan Siam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Siam tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Siam is still trying to improve position.
Miller lands with a punch from half guard.
Siam has hold of Miller's hands but Miller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Miller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Siam's head.
Miller is nestled in close to Siam, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Miller is trying to control. Siam wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miller trying to control the pace.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Siam's head. #T4#
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Lynton Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siam trying to control from the bottom.
Siam is looking to improve his position.
Siam is trying to control but can't.
Siam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller works over Siam with some ground and pound from guard.
Miller landing some decent shots from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chan Siam.
I've got Siam winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chan Siam!

Chan Siam bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: SFL 27 | Atunes vs Jones     
Date:   Nov 15, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ghouti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miller thuds his right hand into Ghouti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ghouti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Miller seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ghouti takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghouti.
Miller swings for the body but Ghouti moves out of range.
Miller swinging wildly here.
Ghouti misses with a body shot.
Ghouti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Miller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miller avoids the body shot from Ghouti.
Ghouti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Ghouti 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 a right hand #TD2#
and Ghouti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller controlling the position for now.
Miller is trying to maintain the position but Ghouti is very close to passing his half guard.
Ghouti trying to pass the guard but Miller defending well.
Miller keeping hold of Ghouti's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Miller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Ghouti stands and throws Miller's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Miller managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ghouti.
Miller is looking to reverse the position.
Miller wants to control but Ghouti postures up.
Ghouti looks up at the clock and then as Miller takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ghouti smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ghouti in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ghouti landing a few strikes.
Miller is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Miller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ghouti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ghouti wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
Ghouti in side control, throwing shots but Miller defends.
Ghouti grinds an elbow into Miller's temple.
Ghouti cracks Miller with a big right hand but Miller just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ghouti is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ghouti working the ground and pound but Miller is defending the strikes.
Miller is trying to get back to half guard.
Ghouti looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Miller is avoiding damage well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Ghouti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miller has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Miller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ghouti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Miller struggling a bit here.
Ghouti controls the position.
Miller tries to improve position but can't.
Miller managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ghouti.
Ghouti is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ghouti cracks Miller with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Miller is looking to reverse the position.
Miller is not content to let Ghouti control the position.
Miller is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Ghouti just content to control the position.
Ghouti creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miller is looking to reverse the position.
Miller is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Miller controlling the position for now.
Ghouti thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
Ghouti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Miller is looking to improve his position.
Ghouti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ghouti in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Ghouti 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#
A big left from Miller misses.
Miller avoids the body shot from Ghouti.
Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Ghouti is quick to defend against it.
Ghouti throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Ghouti misses.
Ghouti looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Ghouti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ghouti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ghouti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ghouti avoids the body shot from Miller.
Ghouti lands a jab.
Ghouti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ghouti just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ghouti throws a big shot that misses.
Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Ghouti is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Ghouti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Ghouti scores with a jab to the head.
Miller tries to clinch there but Ghouti circles away.
Ghouti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miller is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ghouti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ghouti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ghouti is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ghouti trying to control here.
Miller lands with a punch from half guard.
Ghouti trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Ghouti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miller is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ghouti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Miller wants to control from the top but Ghouti keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ghouti is on top in guard. #REVB#
Miller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Al Ghouti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ghouti looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Miller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghouti wants to sweep but no luck.
Ghouti has momentary wrist control but Miller slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Ghouti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ghouti pulls Miller in to control the position.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghouti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghouti 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ghouti trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Miller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ghouti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ghouti swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Ghouti trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Ghouti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miller with a nice head shot there.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Ghouti.
Miller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller landing with the ground and pound.
Miller trying to control but Ghouti is working from the bottom.
Miller 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.
Ghouti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Ghouti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
No luck for Miller with that takedown attempt.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Ghouti takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller lands a lovely overhand right.
Miller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top.
Miller moves away from the strike by Ghouti.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Ghouti, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Ghouti against the cage but Ghouti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ghouti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Ghouti.
Ghouti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ghouti misses with a hook.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ghouti takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghouti lands with a cross.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Ghouti moves away and avoids it.#T1#
A lazy left from Miller finds it's target.
Ghouti misses with a hook.
Ghouti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Ghouti is quick to defend against it.
Ghouti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Ghouti closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Ghouti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghouti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghouti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ghouti tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ghouti to the ground. Ghouti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ghouti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ghouti throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Miller misses.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Ghouti misses with an uppercut.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
A jab from Miller misses.
Miller with a nice cross.
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 misses with a series of wild punches.
Ghouti wants to counter the offense by Miller and move into the clinch position.
Ghouti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Ghouti looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Ghouti throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Miller throws a jab when Ghouti was well out of range.
Ghouti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miller's hands.
Ghouti throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Miller counters with a takedown into side control.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
Ghouti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ghouti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Miller's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ghouti wants to get back to full guard.
Miller perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Ghouti trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
Miller working Ghouti over with strikes.
Miller prevents Ghouti from improving his position.
Ghouti is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ghouti is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller wants to take a breather but Ghouti is having none of it.
Miller lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Miller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Miller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miller working over Ghouti with some ground and pound. Ghouti looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Miller is thwarting Ghouti's attempts to control the position.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Ghouti's head.
Ghouti is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ghouti tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Ghouti moves into full guard.
Miller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ghouti's guard.
Ghouti is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lynton Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lynton Miller!

A very excited looking Lynton Miller 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.

 

Event: SFL 20 | Beast From The East     
Date:   Oct 17, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Miller instigates a clinch.
Miller misses with a body punch.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
Ghouti takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ghouti swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Miller's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ghouti gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ghouti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ghouti is pressed up against the cage. Miller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ghouti down to the mat. Ghouti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Ghouti moved out of range.#TD2#
Ghouti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ghouti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Miller can't do much from the bottom here.
Miller sneaks back into half guard.
Ghouti trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Miller is not content to let Ghouti control the position.
Ghouti lands strikes from half guard.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Ghouti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ghouti tries to pass to full mount but Miller defends it.
Ghouti performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Miller keeping control of the position.
Miller is refusing to be controlled, as Ghouti sits in half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
Ghouti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ghouti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head.
Ghouti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miller controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ghouti wants to take a breather but Miller is having none of it.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
Ghouti not doing much here. #T3#
Ghouti is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ghouti is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Miller!
Ghouti scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Miller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ghouti is landing with some decent strikes but Miller is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ghouti tries to control but Miller wriggling away.
Miller can't escape the position.
Ghouti looking to control but Miller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miller gets back to half guard.
Miller trying to control here. #T4#
Ghouti prevents Miller from improving his position.
Miller is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
Ghouti trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Ghouti trying to control the pace.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller is holding on to half guard well.
Miller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ghouti scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Ghouti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Miller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Miller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ghouti trying to control but Miller postures up.
Ghouti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Ghouti's hands, connecting with Ghouti's forehead.
Ghouti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ghouti moves into full guard.
Ghouti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ghouti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ghouti's head.#T1#
Ghouti is trying to keep Miller in close.
Miller is in close to Ghouti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Ghouti's brow.
Ghouti trying to control the position here.
Al Ghouti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miller works over Ghouti with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghouti wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
Miller 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.
Ghouti keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller distracts Ghouti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller wants to control from the top but Ghouti keeps moving.
Ghouti has Miller pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miller wants to control from the top but Ghouti keeps moving.
Miller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ghouti's head.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Ghouti keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Ghouti 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.
Ghouti pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage.
Miller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miller trying to control but Ghouti is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ghouti 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#
Ghouti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miller defending well though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ghouti in particular looking to stall.
Ghouti prevents Miller from improving his position.
Ghouti 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.
Ghouti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
Miller tries to roll over but Ghouti keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Ghouti seems content to control.
Ghouti is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Miller trying to control here.
Ghouti wants to pass to mount but Miller is defending the position.
Miller wants to control but Ghouti is keeping busy.
Ghouti 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.
Ghouti lands with a punch from half guard.
Ghouti prevents Miller from improving his position.
Ghouti is thwarting Miller's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghouti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
Ghouti working over Miller with some ground and pound. Miller looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghouti.
Ghouti has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Miller is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Miller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ghouti takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ghouti sprawls and moves away.
Ghouti slips a jab from Miller.
Miller avoids the body shot from Ghouti.
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ghouti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghouti manages to avoid it.
Ghouti throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
A clash of legs there as Ghouti blocks the low kick.
Ghouti lands with an uppercut that bounces Miller off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Ghouti misses.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ghouti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Miller moves into the clinch.
Ghouti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ghouti misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ghouti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ghouti after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ghouti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghouti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghouti can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Miller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ghouti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ghouti lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Ghouti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Ghouti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Ghouti.
Miller lands with a nice combination. Ghouti backs away looking to recover.
A slow jab from Ghouti misses its intended target.
Ghouti cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.
Ghouti takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Ghouti is quick to defend against it.
Miller scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Ghouti misses.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Ghouti tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ghouti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Ghouti cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.
Ghouti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Miller avoids the body shot from Ghouti.
Miller throws a good cross that connects. #TD#
Miller looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ghouti looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ghouti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard. #REVB#
Ghouti postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ghouti trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghouti won't allow Miller to sweep him here. #T3#
Ghouti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Ghouti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ghouti trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller pulls Ghouti in to control the position.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Ghouti from controlling successfully.
Ghouti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miller is controlling Ghouti's posture.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miller is trying to control the position but Ghouti postures up.
Miller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miller trying to control the action but Ghouti is working from the bottom.
Ghouti wants to get back to full guard.
Miller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ghouti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Ghouti is defending well.
Ghouti trying to control from the bottom.
Ghouti is looking to improve his position.
Miller tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ghouti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Ghouti's hands, connecting with Ghouti's forehead.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Al Ghouti.
I think Ghouti 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: SFL 12 | Sitsongrit vs Fortay     
Date:   Sep 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kneeland appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Kneeland misses its intended target.
Kneeland on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Miller darts in and clinches Kneeland up against the cage.
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Kneeland controls the action.
Miller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kneeland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Miller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Miller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kneeland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Kneeland.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kneeland throws an elbow but misses.
Kneeland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Kneeland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miller is trying to drag Kneeland to the mat but Kneeland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
I was talking to Miller's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Miller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Kneeland backwards.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
Kneeland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Kneeland pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kneeland takes a shot to the head.
Kneeland misses with a body punch.
Kneeland misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kneeland. #TD#
Miller has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kneeland regains guard immediately.
Kneeland working a defensive guard here.
Miller wants to control from the top but Kneeland keeps moving. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeland is adopting a defensive guard.
Kneeland keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses.
Miller works over Kneeland with some ground and pound from guard.
Kneeland keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Miller being controlled here momentarily.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kneeland wants to sweep but no luck.
Kneeland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kneeland wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Kneeland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kneeland won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Kneeland trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Kneeland preventing the sweep.
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kneeland stands and throws Miller's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller manages to get back to half guard.
Kneeland keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Miller instigates a clinch.
Miller looking for a takedown.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kneeland lands an elbow that stopped Miller in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Lynton Miller has been cut.
Miller misses with some punches.
Kneeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kneeland blocking some punches.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Kneeland struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Kneeland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Kneeland's head.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Kneeland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Kneeland has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Miller seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kneeland can turn it around.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Miller works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeland controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
Kneeland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Kneeland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Kneeland is retaining full guard.
Miller wants to control from the top but Kneeland keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kneeland 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 throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miller content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miller scores with a nice head shot.
Miller digs a good body shot into Kneeland's ribs.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kneeland avoids it really well and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Miller, as that shot connected.
Skillz Kneeland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller lands with a straight right. Kneeland didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Kneeland slips under a jab from Miller.
Kneeland misses with a looping right.
Miller attempts a counter takedown but Kneeland avoids it well and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Miller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kneeland misses with a wild body shot.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kneeland.
A jab from Miller does it's job there.
Miller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kneeland under the eye.
Miller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Miller lands with a cross.
Lynton Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kneeland.
Miller misses with a hook
letting Kneeland counter with a right hand.
A jab from Miller misses.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Miller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kneelands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#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!
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Kneeland misses the target.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Kneeland.
Miller lands a glancing blow to the side of Kneeland's head.
Miller 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 Kneeland.
Kneeland tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Kneeland ducks down to avoid it.
Miller throws a right hand that Kneeland ducks under and follows up with a left that Kneeland also avoids with ease.
Kneeland moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Miller slips a straight right by Kneeland.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Kneeland.
Kneeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lynton Miller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kneeland.
Kneeland misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Kneeland is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kneeland.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Miller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Kneeland blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kneeland is keeping the position for now.
Kneeland looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Miller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kneeland's head.
Miller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kneeland's head.
Kneeland has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Miller has passed into side control.
Kneeland wants to control but Miller postures up.
Miller misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Miller happy to just control the position for now.
Miller cracks Kneeland with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kneeland is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it.
Miller works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Kneeland is trying to get back to half guard.
Miller in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kneeland tries to buck Miller off but Miller is having none of it.
Kneeland regains half guard.
Miller 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 not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miller throwing shots but Kneeland is blocking nicely.
Kneeland trying to control from the bottom.
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 missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kneeland wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well. #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.
Kneeland desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Miller content to control rather than advance.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miller working Kneeland over with strikes.
Miller is trying to control. Kneeland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Miller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kneeland tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Kneeland keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lynton Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller content to control rather than advance.
Kneeland keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Skillz Kneeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kneeland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Kneeland misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lynton 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lynton Miller!

A very excited looking Lynton Miller 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.

 

Event: SFL 05 | Taneyev vs Kowalski     
Date:   Aug 23, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller scores with a decent looking hook.
Sisu throws a good cross that connects.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Sisu moves away and avoids it.
Sisu attempts a counter takedown but Miller avoids it well and moves away.
Miller has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sisu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sisu swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Miller moves into the clinch.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller looking for a takedown.
Sisu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sisu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miller has Sisu pressed against the cage, preventing Sisu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miller taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sisu's efforts to push away.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Sisu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sisu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sisu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards. #T1#
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Sisu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Miller, as that shot connected.
Sisu moves away from the strike by Miller.
Sisu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Sisu throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Sisu tries to keep at a distance but Miller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sisu working aggressively here.
Miller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sisu pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Sisu has picked Miller up - he's going for a ride! Sisu dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sisu wants to take a breather but Miller is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Sisu seems content to control.
Miller is trying is best to control the position here.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Sisu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller trying to control from the bottom.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
Miller trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller connects with a right hand. Sisu shakes it off.
Sisu digs a good body shot into Miller's ribs.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Sisu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Miller sprawls and moves away.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Sisu is just out of range.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Sisu.
Sisu blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing.
Sisu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with Sisu's head.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Sisu moved out of range.
Sisu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller.
Sisu Sisu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lynton Miller.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Sisu slips the punch.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Sisu moved out of range.
Sisu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Sisu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sisu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Miller sprawls and moves away.
Sisu fails with the takedown.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Sisu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sisu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Sisu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miller misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Sisu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sisu stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Miller has Sisu pulled in close to control his posture.
Sisu stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Sisu wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Miller trying to control the position here.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lynton Miller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sisu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Miller clinches up with Sisu and pushes him back against the cage.
Miller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sisu prevents a body shot from Miller.
Sisu misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sisu fails to land.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller lands a left hand. #BC#
Sisu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Sisu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lynton Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller connects with a single shot there.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisu misses with a double jab.
Sisu moves out of range of the strikes.
Sisu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Sisu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sisu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
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 looking to sweep but instead, Sisu has passed into half guard.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sisu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sisu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miller trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Miller is squirming around, avoiding Sisu's attempts to control the action.
Miller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miller is trying desperately to improve position.
Miller is still trying to improve position.
Sisu trying to control but Miller is having none of it.
Sisu unloads with some shots from mount but Miller bucks and avoids them well.
Sisu Sisu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Miller tries to hold on but Sisu pushes him away.
Miller can't escape the position.
Sisu trying to control but Miller is having none of it.
Sisu content just to control the position here.
Sisu tries to control but Miller wriggling away. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sisu controlling his opponent.
Sisu trying to control but Miller is having none of it.
Miller tries to lock up and control but Sisu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sisu scoring with strikes but Miller is staying in there.
Miller manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sisu prevents Miller from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sisu Sisu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Miller clinches.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Sisu controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sisu is trying to stall.
Miller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sisu 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.
Sisu blocks an elbow strike from Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sisu.
Sisu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Miller is defending well.
Sisu wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sisu Sisu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller blocking some punches.
Sisu wants a takedown. #T1#
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Sisu.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miller stops a takedown attempt from Sisu.
Sisu can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Miller effectively controlling the action here.
Sisu wants a takedown.
Lynton Miller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Miller.
Sisu letting Miller take a breather here.
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Sisu backwards.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sisu's efforts to push away.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Miller pushes Sisu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller has Sisu pressed against the cage. #T2#
Sisu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sisu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Miller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sisu backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Miller. #BC#
Sisu breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Sisu tries to sprawl but Miller drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Miller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miller sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sisu is trying is best to control the position here.
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Sisu is looking to improve his position.
Miller working over Sisu with some ground and pound. Sisu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sisu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sisu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
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.
Miller throwing shots but Sisu is blocking nicely. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sisu is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miller prevents Sisu from improving his position.
Sisu is positioning himself well to prevent Miller advancing to mount.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Miller throwing shots but Sisu is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sisu swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Sisu tries to counter with a takedown but Miller is quick to defend against it.
Sisu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lynton 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lynton Miller!

Lynton Miller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: UnderGround FC 135     
Date:   Jun 20, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Inoue does a little dance to reset his feet.
Inoue throws out a leg kick but Miller moves out of range and Inoue only half commits.
Inoue tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Inoue, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Inoue against the cage but Inoue circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Inoue connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inoue was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller connects with a crisp jab.
Miller tries for a takedown but Inoue sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Inoue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Inoue.
Inoue slips under a jab.
Miller swings for the body but Inoue moves out of range.
Inoue moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Inoue tries to sprawl but Miller drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Inoue wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Inoue keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Inoue trying to control but Miller postures up.
Miller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Inoue trying to control from the bottom.
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inoue defending well though.
Inoue trying to control but Miller postures up.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Miller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Inoue gets full guard.#T2#
Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Inoue gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Miller pulls Inoue in close to prevent any damage.
Inoue trying to stand up but can't free himself from Miller's guard.
Inoue won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Miller has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Inoue has passed into side control. #SU#
Inoue stands up and beckons Miller to his feet. #T3#
Nice cross by Inoue.
Miller throws a leg kick but Inoue moved away.
Inoue uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Inoue connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Inoue throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Miller walks into a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
Kaiji Inoue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lynton Miller.
An inside leg kick lands from Inoue. #TD2#
Miller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Inoue looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller landing strikes.
Miller scores with punches from side control.
Inoue is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Inoue takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Miller lands a few punches from side control.
Miller grinds an elbow into Inoue's temple.
Miller postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Inoue is looking to reverse the position.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Inoue is looking to reverse the position.
Miller trying to control the action but Inoue is working from the bottom.
Inoue manages to get back to half guard.
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 Kaiji Inoue will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Inoue jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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.
A lazy left from Miller finds it's target.
Miller blocks a jab.
Inoue ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Inoue looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Inoue was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Inoue uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller. #TD2#
Miller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Inoue sprawls well initially but Miller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Inoue is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.
Miller working Inoue over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inoue has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miller is working away from the top position though.
Inoue tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Miller is nestled in close to Inoue, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Miller seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Miller stalling away here and it's allowed Inoue to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Miller cracks Inoue with a solid left hand.
Miller wants to control from the top but Inoue keeps moving.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Inoue is controlling Miller's posture.
Inoue 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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses.
Miller landing some decent shots from guard.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Inoue trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Inoue bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard. #REVR#
Inoue trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom. #T3#
Miller throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Miller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Inoue's guard. #REVB#
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Inoue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller works over Inoue with some ground and pound from guard.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Miller lands a couple of digs.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Inoue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Inoue looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miller passes into side control. #T4#
Miller working the ground and pound.
Miller is chipping away with strikes.
Check out the look on Miller's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Miller cracks Inoue with a big right hand but Inoue just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Miller lands a nice forearm strike.
The strikes coming from Miller are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Inoue is looking to regain half guard here but Miller keeps moving and retains side control.
Miller throws an elbow but Inoue slips to the side and avoids it well.
Miller lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller 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#
Inoue's corner calls for a 1-2. Inoue obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Inoue throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Miller throws a right hand that misses
and Inoue counters with a nice uppercut.
Inoue moves away from the strike by Miller.
Donk. Inoue catches Miller right on the button with a cross.
Miller shoots in but no luck this time.
Inoue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Miller misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Inoue there.
Inoue stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab by Miller.#T1#
Inoue scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Inoue loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miller lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Inoue has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Inoue and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Inoue buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Inoue misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Miller counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Miller working over Inoue with some ground and pound. Inoue looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Miller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Inoue keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Inoue gets back to full guard.
Miller 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.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Inoue works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Miller sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Miller trying to control but Inoue is working from the bottom.
Miller postures up.
Miller with a nice head shot there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Inoue holds on and takes a little breather.
Lynton Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Inoue bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Inoue from controlling successfully. #T3#
Miller throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Miller wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SU#
Miller is working an open guard so Inoue takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kaiji Inoue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Inoue to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaiji Inoue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lynton Miller.
Miller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Miller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Inoue defends well and Miller ends up having to push Inoue into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A slow jab from Inoue misses its intended target.
Miller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Miller misses with the combination.
A low kick lands for Inoue.
Inoue does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Inoue's jab looks to have found its range, popping Miller under the eye.
Inoue connects with a solid leg kick.
Inoue turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Inoue scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Miller.
Inoue throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Inoue throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Miller misses with a left hand
and Inoue cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Inoue slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Inoue on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Inoue throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Miller shoots in and drives through. Inoue sprawls well.
It appears Inoue was looking to counter with a kick there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaiji Inoue showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Inoue 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaiji Inoue!

Kaiji Inoue spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: UnderGround FC 128     
Date:   May 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Dixon misses.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Miller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dixon works the jab nicely.
Dixon throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Dixon scores with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Miller shoots in and gets a takedown into Dixon's guard.
Miller landing some decent shots from guard.
Dixon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dixon controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dixon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Dixon is pressing down on Miller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miller is holding on for now.
Dixon is controlling the pace.
Miller is holding on to half guard well.
Dixon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Miller has his hands clasped together around Dixon's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dixon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Miller is controlling Dixon's trapped leg to prevent Dixon from advancing to side control.
Dixon 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.
Dixon trying to mount his opponent but Miller defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miller misses with a jab to the body
and Dixon counters with a one-two to the body.
Miller throws a right and a left that Dixon avoids nicely. #T3#
Jab by Miller.#TD2#
Miller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dixon's half guard.
Dixon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dixon.
Dixon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dixon, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dixon is pulling down on Miller's head to control his posture.
Miller wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Miller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Miller throws an elbow that misses. Dixon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miller's guard. Nice move by Dixon!#REVR#
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Dixon is looking to pass into half guard but Miller pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Miller is in guard.#REVB#
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 Darren Dixon will probably get the nod.
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 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Miller misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dixon's head.
Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dixon wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dixon's head.
Miller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dixon trying to control here.
Dixon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller controlling the action here.#T1#
Miller wants to control but Dixon is keeping him busy.
Lynton Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Dixon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dixon wants to control but Miller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miller lands strikes from half guard.
Dixon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dixon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miller is working away from the top position though.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dixon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dixon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Dixon wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dixon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miller misses with a hook. Dixon ducked under it nicely.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dixon as he jumps to the side.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dixon sprawls well. Dixon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Dixon misses.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dixon manages to avoid it.
Dixon throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Miller counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T3#
Miller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Miller cracks Dixon with a solid left hand.
Miller 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.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dixon has Miller pulled in close to control his posture.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dixon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dixon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Miller has passed into side control.
Dixon can't do much from the bottom here.
Dixon tries to improve position but can't.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Miller landing a few strikes.
Miller scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dixon to see if he's OK.
Dixon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Miller's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dixon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Dixon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miller wants to free his trapped foot but Dixon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dixon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miller is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon gets full guard.
Dixon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller 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 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dixon.
Dixon ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Dixon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Miller.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Dixon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miller misses with a jab to the body
and Dixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dixon dips to his left and cracks Miller with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dixon misses with a straight right.
Dixon walks into a stiff left hand from Miller.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Dixon drives through with a takedown into Miller's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Dixon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet. #T1#
Miller keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Dixon tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Dixon is working hard here to advance position.
Miller is trying to keep Dixon in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dixon on the side of the head.
Dixon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dixon misses with a straight right. #T2#
Dixon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miller's hands.
Dixon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Miller on the side of the head.
Jab by Dixon.
Dixon scores with a jab to the body.
Miller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dixon on the side of the head.
Dixon throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Miller pushes Dixon up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Dixon's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Miller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Miller manages to end up in side control.
Miller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dixon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Miller working the ground and pound but Dixon is defending the strikes.
Dixon tries to improve position but can't.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Dixon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Dixon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miller's best efforts.
Dixon trying to control but Miller postures up.
Miller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dixon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller is thwarting Dixon's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dixon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Miller lands a couple of digs.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miller with a nice head shot there.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dixon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Dixon working a defensive guard here.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Dixon blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dixon throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon scores with a jab. Miller acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Miller looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dixon!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lynton Miller.
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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lynton Miller!

Lynton Miller bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Darren Dixon spoke after the fight, saying 'Massive scrotum!'.

 

Event: UnderGround FC 120     
Date:   May 09, 2020
#R1#
Kunakorn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Miller shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kunakorn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Miller controls the position from side control.
Kunakorn is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it.
Kunakorn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Miller.
Kunakorn can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throwing shots but missing, from side control.
A lull in the action here as Miller stalls from top position.
Kunakorn is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kunakorn felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Miller.
Kunakorn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Miller misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Miller landing a few strikes.
Miller throws a strike aimed at the side of Kunakorn's head but Kunakorn avoids it well.
Miller is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kunakorn's shoulder. That is not cool.
Miller seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kunakorn for as long as he can get away with.
Miller continues to stall.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Kunakorn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miller misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kunakorn struggling a bit here.
The strikes coming from Miller are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
An elbow from Miller crashes against the mat.
Kunakorn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Miller.
Kunakorn struggling a bit here.
Miller trying to control the position but Kunakorn is working away. #T3#
Miller postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Miller throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kunakorn is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kunakorn keeps working.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Kunakorn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kunakorn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kunakorn defending against the ground and pound. #T4#
Kunakorn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Miller grinds an elbow into Kunakorn's temple.
Miller fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Miller.
Miller working the ground and pound.
Kunakorn is trying to improve his position.
Miller cracks Kunakorn with a big elbow.
Miller scores with punches from side control.
Miller is trying to ground and pound but Kunakorn uses the momentary lack of control by Miller to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Miller throws a hook but Kunakorn avoids it easily.
Miller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Miller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miller tests Kunakorn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kunakorn misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Kunakorn throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Kunakorn is quick to defend against it.
Miller misses with a double jab.
Kunakorn throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller throws a right hand that misses
and Kunakorn counters with a series of strikes. Miller will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kunakorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller lands a nice shot that snaps Kunakorn's head back. #ROC#
Kunakorn is rocked!
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Kunakorn.
Kunakorn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Kunakorn.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lynton Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Kunakorn.
Bayani Kunakorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kunakorn slips a straight right by Miller.
Miller throws a leg kick but Kunakorn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kunakorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Miller feinted with a counter takedown.
Kunakorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kunakorn ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Kunakorn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kunakorn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Kunakorn ducks down to avoid it.
Miller misses with a hook.
Kunakorn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kunakorn lands an overhand right.
Miller needs to keep his hands up - Kunakorn had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Miller misses with a body punch
and Kunakorn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bayani Kunakorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kunakorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller misses with a hook. Kunakorn ducked under it nicely.
Miller checks a leg kick.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Kunakorn ducks down to avoid it.
Miller shoots in but no luck this time.
Kunakorn scores with a sloppy right hand. Miller should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Kunakorn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kunakorn manages to avoid it.
That kick from Kunakorn tenderised Miller's leg. Miller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Kunakorn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Miller has Kunakorn up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kunakorn misses with the head strike. #TD#
Miller has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kunakorn is trying to keep an underhook but Miller manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kunakorn controlling the position well.
Kunakorn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miller is working away from the top position though.
Kunakorn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miller thows a huge punch but Kunakorn dodges it nicely.
Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kunakorn can do to turn this around?
Miller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kunakorn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kunakorn works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Miller is in close to Kunakorn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kunakorn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Kunakorn blocks nicely.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've been hearing good reports from Miller's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Kunakorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kunakorn is trying to keep Miller in close.
Kunakorn has momentary wrist control but Miller slips an elbow through the middle.
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 Lynton Miller will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kunakorn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kunakorn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Kunakorn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Kunakorn ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kunakorn.
Kunakorn catches Miller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Miller looks to land a right hand but Kunakorn moved out of range.
Miller moves away from the strike by Kunakorn.
Miller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kunakorn is fending him off so far but Miller persists. Nope, Kunakorn circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunakorn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kunakorn lands with a good body shot.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kunakorn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kunakorn lands with a cross.
Miller looks to land a combination. Kunakorn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Miller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kunakorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Kunakorn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Kunakorn unleashes a big counter combination but Miller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Kunakorn, which made it look bad.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kunakorn.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Kunakorn moved out of range nicely.
Kunakorn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Donk. Kunakorn catches Miller right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kunakorn. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Kunakorn does it's job there.
Kunakorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kunakorn misses with a body shot.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Kunakorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Kunakorn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Miller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kunakorn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller blocks a leg kick.
Miller slips a jab from Kunakorn.
Kunakorn misses with a body shot.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Kunakorn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miller. That did some damage!
Kunakorn misses with a double jab.
Kunakorn defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Miller sets himself, and Kunakorn steps forward looking for the clinch! Miller avoids it this time.
Kunakorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller misses with a left hand
and Kunakorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller misses with a hook.
Kunakorn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Miller.
Kunakorn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miller's head backwards.
Miller throws a series of punches but Kunakorn avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Kunakorn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miller is out of range and Kunakorn settles back down.
Kunakorn connects with an inside leg kick.
Miller stuns Kunakorn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kunakorn.
Kunakorn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kunakorn lands a leg kick that knocks Miller off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Miller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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.
Kunakorn is looking to improve his position.
Kunakorn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller. #T4#
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kunakorn's head.
Kunakorn trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
Lynton Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Miller is thwarting Kunakorn's attempts to control the position.
Bayani Kunakorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bayani Kunakorn.
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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: UnderGround FC 114     
Date:   Apr 18, 2020
#R1#
Zoldyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Miller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Miller's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Zoldyk trying to control from the bottom.
Miller controlling the action here.
Zoldyk trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zoldyk defending well though.
Miller throwing shots but Zoldyk is blocking nicely. #T1#
Miller controlling the pace.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zoldyk wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.
Zoldyk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zoldyk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller 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.
Zoldyk preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zoldyk defending well though.
Zoldyk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Zoldyk is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zoldyk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zoldyk keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller cracks Zoldyk with a solid left hand.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Zoldyk has wrist control.
Miller postures up in Zoldyk's guard and throws a big left but Zoldyk blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Zoldyk has wrist control.
Zoldyk looking for a sweep. Not yet Zoldyk, not yet.
Miller trying to control but Zoldyk is working from the bottom.
Zoldyk controlling Miller's posture.
Zoldyk 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 is looking to control Zoldyk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miller avoid being mounted?
Miller tries to get to full guard but Zoldyk has control of the leg.
Miller is trying to control but can't. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Miller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zoldyk postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.
Miller is controlling Zoldyk's posture.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Zoldyk from controlling successfully.
Miller is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zoldyk stays in close to Miller's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Zoldyk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Zoldyk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller misses with a hook.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Zoldyk tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zoldyk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zoldyk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zoldyk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller is looking to clinch but Zoldyk is avoiding it.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoldyk is just out of range.
Zoldyk just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller tries to land a leg kick but Zoldyk saw it coming and moves away.
Zoldyk missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zoldyk can do to turn this around?
Miller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zoldyk misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zoldyk. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Miller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Killua Zoldyk has been cut.
Lynton Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Miller clinches up with Zoldyk and pushes him back against the cage.
Miller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller controlling the action here for a moment.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoldyk has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Miller has hold of one of Zoldyk's legs. Zoldyk is fighting the takedown attempt but Miller gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Zoldyk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zoldyk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zoldyk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zoldyk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
Miller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Zoldyk controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zoldyk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miller stands up over Zoldyk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot 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!#SUB2#
Zoldyk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zoldyk 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 controlling from the top position.
Miller seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zoldyk for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Miller lands a couple of digs.
Zoldyk is trying to keep Miller in close.
Miller trying to control but Zoldyk is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Miller landing with the ground and pound.
Zoldyk pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage.
Lynton Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zoldyk 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 throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller landing some decent shots from guard.
Zoldyk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Zoldyk has wrist control.#SUB2#
Zoldyk has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Miller should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Zoldyk has tightened it up now! Miller should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Killua Zoldyk!
An out of breath Killua Zoldyk thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: WPFC 53 - Papi vs. Wolfang     
Date:   Mar 21, 2020
#R1#
Miller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Lynton Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Miller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith digs a good body shot into Miller's ribs.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Lynton Miller has been cut.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith half committed to a counter leg kick.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Smith defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Miller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miller lands a jab to the head.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Miller works the jab nicely.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.#T1##TD2#
Miller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smith wants to control but Miller postures up.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
Miller lands with a punch from half guard.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.
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#
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
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 slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Smith wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Miller cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Miller preventing the sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Miller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Miller loads up on a big left hand. Smith felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Miller looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Smith can't hide his disappointment, as Miller celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lynton Miller!
A less than humble Lynton Miller misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: WPFC 46 - Nunes vs. Newgate     
Date:   Feb 01, 2020
#R1#
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Inoue scores with a jab to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Miller has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Miller drives through with a takedown into Inoue's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Inoue bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard. #REVR#
Miller seems keen to control Inoue's posture.
Miller looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Inoue puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Miller trying to get back to full guard but Inoue takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Miller is looking to get to half guard.
Inoue wants to control the pace but Miller is squirming around nicely.
Miller is looking to get to half guard.#SU#
Inoue is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Inoue!
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Inoue looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Miller throws a right hand that Inoue ducks under and follows up with a left that Inoue also avoids with ease.
Inoue throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Kaiji Inoue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller throws a body punch but Inoue moves out of range.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Inoue wants to clinch.
Inoue moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Inoue moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Miller scores with a takedown into Inoue's guard.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miller throws a strike but Inoue rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Miller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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.
Inoue wants to get back to full guard.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Inoue blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Miller is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Miller misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Miller scoring with strikes but Inoue is staying in there.
Miller lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Miller with good strikes from the mount here!
Miller sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T3#
Miller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miller working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Inoue is trying to escape the mount.
Miller working Inoue over with strikes here.
Miller throws some wild stikes that Inoue manages to avoid easily.
Inoue tries to reverse the position but Miller maintains control.
Miller misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Miller avoids the attempt from Inoue to control.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T4#
Miller working Inoue over with strikes here.
Miller lands a big elbow.
Miller wants to control the pace but Inoue is squirming around nicely.
Inoue tries to hold on but Miller pushes him away.
Miller scoring with strikes but Inoue is staying in there.
Inoue tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miller breaks from Inoue's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller looking to control but Inoue is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miller is landing with some decent strikes but Inoue is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Inoue keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Miller cracks Inoue with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Miller.
Miller tries to score with some ground and pound. Inoue controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Miller lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inoue keeps working.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Inoue is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Inoue is trying to get back to his feet.
Miller fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Miller with the ground and pound but Inoue regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Inoue's hands, connecting with Inoue's forehead.#T1#
Inoue avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Miller thows a huge punch but Inoue dodges it nicely.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Inoue keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Miller.
Miller throwing shots but Inoue is blocking nicely.
Miller winds up and cracks Inoue with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Miller thows a huge punch but Inoue dodges it nicely.
Miller with the ground and pound but Inoue uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Inoue seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Inoue avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Inoue has wrist control.
Lynton Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miller postures up in Inoue's guard and throws a big left but Inoue blocks it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Miller throws an elbow that misses. Inoue uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miller's guard. Nice move by Inoue!#REVR#
Miller trying to strike off his back.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller is still trying to improve position.
Miller is controlling Inoue's posture.
Inoue preventing the sweep. #T3#
Miller is controlling Inoue's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller misses with a lunging right hand
and Inoue counters with a nice leg kick.
Inoue just misses with a punch to the body.
Inoue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Miller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Inoue is trying to defend but Miller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Inoue to regain full guard.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Inoue blocks nicely.
Miller postures up in Inoue's guard and throws a big left but Inoue blocks it. #SUB#
Miller stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Inoue throws up his legs and catches Miller in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Miller tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Inoue! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kaiji Inoue!
Kaiji Inoue managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q111-151/$75-150), into his post fight interview.

 

Event: WPFC 40 - Holiday Hurt     
Date:   Dec 21, 2019
#R1#
Camacho misses the shot to the body.
Camacho lands a glancing blow to the side of Miller's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Lynton Miller has been cut.
Camacho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Miller momentarily.
Camacho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Camacho tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Camacho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Camacho.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camacho.
Camacho's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Camacho duly obliges.
Miller misses the jab.
Camacho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Camacho tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Camacho ducks down to avoid it.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Camacho pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camacho lands with a nice body punch.
Camacho loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camacho manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Miller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Camacho. Those never looked like landing.
Miller jabs Camacho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Camacho.
Despite the aggression on Camacho's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Camacho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camacho jabs Miller right on the nose. Miller blinks but takes it well.
Camacho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Camacho tries to get set, Miller tries to push him back and clinch up but Camacho manages to avoid the attempt.
Miller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Camacho swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Miller misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Miller gets a clinch.
Miller lands with a left to the head.
Miller stalling the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller lands with a left to the head.
Camacho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Camacho gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Camacho stalling against the cage. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miller.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miller as Camacho tries to tie him up.
Miller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Camacho fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Miller drives through with a takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at The Forge inform us that Camacho has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Camacho.
Miller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Camacho is looking to sweep but instead, Miller has passed into half guard.
Camacho taking some punishment here, with Miller in his half guard. #T3#
Ground and pound from Miller.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Camacho's head.
Miller working Camacho over with strikes.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Camacho's head.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Camacho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Camacho taking some punishment here, with Miller in his half guard.
Camacho on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Camacho is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Camacho actively working from the bottom here.
Camacho 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!
Miller is in bad spot here.
Miller tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Miller tries to hold on but Camacho postures up.
Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Camacho looking to control but Miller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miller can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camacho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Miller 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 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.
Camacho prevents Miller from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lynton Miller's cut.
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 moves out of range as Camacho strikes.
Camacho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Camacho fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Miller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Camacho taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Camacho tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Camacho is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miller displaying some good clinch control by pressing Camacho up against the cage.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller lands an uppercut.#TD#
Miller lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Camacho working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
Miller lands a couple of elbows.#T1##SUB2#
Camacho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well.#SUB2#
Camacho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miller lands a couple of digs.
Miller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Camacho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Camacho's head.#T2#
Camacho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miller is controlling him.
Miller with a nice head shot there.#ROC#
Camacho is rocked!
Miller works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Camacho is still in real trouble! Can Miller finish him?
Camacho is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Miller jumps into side control!
Miller lands a strong strike to the head of Camacho. That's dazed him! Miller looking to finish here. Camacho is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Miller lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lynton Miller!
A very excited looking Lynton Miller 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.

 

Event: RRFC Challengers 17     
Date:   Nov 22, 2019
#R1#
Miller lands with an overhand left.
Miller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miller tries for a takedown but Fox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miller connects with a body shot.
Fox lands a head kick. Miller smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Miller scores with a jab to the body.
Fox throws a lazy head kick
and Fox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller scores with the left hand. Fox knows he should have avoided that one.
Miller misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Miller scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Fox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fox wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Miller trying to mount his opponent but Fox defends it.
Fox is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Miller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fox keeps working.
Fox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miller working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#
Fox is rocked!
Miller creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Fox is out cold and this one is all over! Miller climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lynton Miller!
Lynton Miller took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: RRFC 12: Pandens vs De Lima     
Date:   Oct 12, 2019
#R1#
Nice jab there from Lban. #CUT#
It looks like Lynton Miller has been cut.
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Lban counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lban gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miller.
Miller misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Miller misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Lban throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab by Miller.
Lban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Miller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller lands a few punches from side control.
Miller throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Lban works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T1#
Lban trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Miller working his ground and pound in the gym.
Lban on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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 lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller misses with a head shot. Lban uses the momentum to regain guard.
Miller throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Lban blocks nicely.
Lban working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses.
Miller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lban is keeping the position for now.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Lban rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Lban moves out of range as Miller strikes.
Lynton Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lban moves out of range of the leg kick from Miller.
Lban went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lban drops his hands momentarily and Miller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Lban slips the punch.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Lban bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller with a jab.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Miller misses with a hook.
Miller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lban circles away.
Lban swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lban works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #TD2#
Miller gets a takedown into half guard.
Lban pushes Miller off but Miller dives into side control.
Miller lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller working the ground and pound but Lban is defending the strikes.
Miller with the ground and pound but Lban regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lynton 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.
#R2#
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've been told by Lban's head coaches at Star Studded Beef that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Miller sizes up Lban with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Lban's shoulder, as Lban tries to avoid the shot.
Lynton Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller throws a jab when Lban was well out of range.
Lban lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Lban is just out of range.
Miller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC2#
Lban is rocked!#TD2#
Lban gets caught flat footed, as Miller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Oh Lban is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Miller arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Lban's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lynton Miller!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lynton Miller made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Garaile Lban spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.

 

Event: RRFC Fight Night 5     
Date:   Sep 15, 2019
#R1#
A head kick misses from Doms.
A cross from Miller lands.#TD2#
Miller looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Doms trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
Miller is keen to just control but Doms is a slippery customer.
Doms gets full guard.
Miller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Doms 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.#SUB#
Doms looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Miller has picked Doms up and slammed him! Doms can't keep hold of the triangle and Miller manages to pass to side control!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Miller working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Doms is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miller is chipping away with strikes. #T1#
Doms takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Miller working the ground and pound.
Miller landing a few strikes.
Miller is putting a hurting on Doms here, landing some big shots from side control.
Doms is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Miller is controlling him well.
Miller cracks Doms with a big right hand but Doms just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Miller cracks Doms with a big right hand but Doms just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doms keeps working.
Doms is working to avoid the ground and pound but Miller connects with a decent elbow.
Doms tries to bench press Miller off him but Miller keeps the position.
Miller lands a nice forearm strike.
Doms tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Doms is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Doms takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Miller lands an elbow.
Doms tries to improve position but can't.
Doms takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Doms is trying to improve his position.
Doms has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Doms manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Miller is thwarting Doms's attempts to control the position.
Miller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Doms tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Doms tries to kick Miller off but Miller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Miller wants to pass to mount but Doms is defending the position. #T3#
Miller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#
Doms is rocked!
Doms won't allow Miller to pass to mount.
Oh Doms is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Doms's head.
Doms is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Doms on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Doms trying to get back to full guard but Miller takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Miller unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Doms wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Miller celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lynton Miller!
Post fight, Lynton Miller stared into the camera and said 'Good fight Frankie! It feels good to beat a legit fighter and prove myself in this cage. Frankie is a beast though, he'll have a good career. Thanks for watching tonight Vegas and keep your eye on me! There's more to come from "The Oz Thriller"! '.

 

Event: RRFC 7:Sydney     
Date:   Sep 07, 2019
#R1#
Miller jabs at Blanco's body.
Miller scores with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Emiliano Blanco has been cut.
Emiliano Blanco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blanco was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Blanco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blanco bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Miller comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Blanco falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Blanco was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lynton Miller!
Lynton Miller very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: RRFC Challengers 3     
Date:   Aug 09, 2019
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Sajid or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller, which made it look bad.
Sajid closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miller circles away.
Abdullah Sajid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller with a nice cross.
Miller throws a combination. Sajid tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Miller has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sajid is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sajid misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Sajid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sajid has time to react.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sajid on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC2#
Sajid is rocked!
Sajid gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Miller gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Sajid is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lynton Miller!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lynton Miller made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 29, 2019
#R1#
Miller throws a right hand that misses
and Flanagan counters with a two punch combo.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flanagan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Flanagan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Flanagan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller ducks right into an uppercut from Flanagan.
Flanagan takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Flanagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller moves out of range as Flanagan strikes.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Flanagan's shoulder, as Flanagan tries to avoid the shot.
Flanagan unleashes a big counter combination but Miller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flanagan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Flanagan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Flanagan moves out of range as Miller strikes.
Lynton Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller misses with a double jab.
Walter Flanagan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Miller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Flanagan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Flanagan, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Flanagan against the cage but Flanagan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Miller works Flanagan's body with a nice hook.
Flanagan walks into a stiff left hand from Miller.
A big right from Flanagan misses.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flanagan moves away.
Flanagan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Miller wants to slow Flanagan down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flanagan, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flanagan.
Flanagan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller misses with some punches. #T2#
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Flanagan.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Flanagan breaks from the clinch.
Flanagan lands a glancing blow to the side of Miller's head.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Flanagan.
A punch lands to the side of Miller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Miller misses the jab.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Flanagan saw that one coming.
Flanagan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Flanagan slips a straight right by Miller.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Flanagan cracks Miller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Flanagan moved out of range nicely.
Flanagan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Miller clinches up against the cage.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller pushes Flanagan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flanagan prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Flanagan breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Flanagan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flanagan throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller shoots and misses
and Flanagan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flanagan moves out of range of the strikes.
Flanagan lands a right hook to the body.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Miller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Flanagan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flanagan moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller misses with a left hand
and Flanagan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Miller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Flanagan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Miller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Flanagan is out of range and Miller settles back down.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee calls for Miller to work.
Flanagan works on Miller's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Flanagan wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it. #BC2#
Flanagan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Walter Flanagan will probably get the nod.
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 throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flanagan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Flanagan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Flanagan does it's job there.
Miller misses with a left hand
and Flanagan counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller looks to land a combination. Flanagan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Flanagan moves out of range as Miller strikes.
Flanagan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from Flanagan misses.
Miller tries to clinch up but Flanagan circles away and keeps his distance.
Flanagan looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Miller gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Miller has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Flanagan is trying to keep an underhook but Miller manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flanagan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Miller content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Flanagan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Flanagan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miller is thwarting Flanagan's attempts to control the position.
Miller wants to pass to mount but Flanagan is defending the position.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Flanagan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Flanagan wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Flanagan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Miller throwing shots but Flanagan is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Flanagan controlling the position for now.
Ground and pound from Miller.
Flanagan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miller thows a huge punch but Flanagan dodges it nicely.
Miller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Ground and pound from Miller.
Flanagan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Miller.
Miller 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.
Flanagan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard. #REVB#
Flanagan passes into half guard.
Miller wants to control but Flanagan passes into side. #T4#
Miller is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Flanagan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A big right from Miller misses.
A big left from Miller misses.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flanagan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flanagan! But no joy.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller tries to clinch up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flanagan sizes up Miller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flanagan throws out the jab.
Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Flanagan is quick to defend against it.
Miller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Miller misses with a straight left.
Miller wants to clinch
and Flanagan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miller misses with a shot to the body
and Flanagan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Flanagan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller takes a swing at Flanagan's ribcage but misses.
Flanagan defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Flanagan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flanagan pinned against the cage. Flanagan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller wants to clinch.#T1#
Miller throws a series of punches but Flanagan avoids them all with ease.
Flanagan lands a nice looking body shot.
Miller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Flanagan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flanagan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
Flanagan blocks a jab.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Flanagan moved out of range.
Flanagan ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Flanagan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Miller misses with a body shot
and Flanagan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Flanagan ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Flanagan swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Miller misses with a lunging right hand
and Flanagan counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Miller.
Miller slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flanagan dodges the punch combination from Miller.
Flanagan slips a jab from Miller.
Miller closes the distance but Flanagan moves to the side
and Flanagan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Flanagan ducks down to avoid it.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flanagan.
Flanagan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller misses with a body punch
and Flanagan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Flanagan to counter with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Flanagan blocks the leg kick.
Flanagan lands the left hand.
Miller wants to clinch but Flanagan slips to the side
and Flanagan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Walter Flanagan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flanagan scores with a punch to the head.
Miller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Flanagan lands with a shot to the body.
Flanagan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
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 needs to keep his hands up - Flanagan had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Flanagan is on the wrong end of a nice combination 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.
Flanagan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Flanagan staying out of range there.
Flanagan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Flanagan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Miller darts in trying to clinch
letting Flanagan counter with a right hand.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flanagan.
Miller throws a lazy uppercut
and Flanagan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miller throws a combination that misses
and Flanagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flanagan thuds a left hand into Miller's body.
Flanagan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice jab there from Flanagan.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Flanagan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Flanagan 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Walter Flanagan!

An out of breath Walter Flanagan 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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