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Event:
F&B 33: Motts vs. Bronstein
Date: Jul 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills swings for the body but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder unleashes a big counter combination but Mills bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mills just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilder lands a nice looking body shot.
Good exchange - Wilder coming out on top.
Wilder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wilder misses with an uppercut. Mills saw that one coming.
Wilder throws a shot to the body.
Wilder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mills looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
Wilder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice cross by Wilder.
Drizontay Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mills takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
Wilder throws out a counter right but Mills avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mills swings for the body but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mills.
Mills moves out of range as Wilder strikes.
Mills missing with a left hand there. Wilder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Mills moves away and avoids it.
Mills is looking to wear down Wilder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mills.
Mills swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wilder is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Wilder sizes up Mills with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mills throws a body punch but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder misses with an uppercut. Mills saw that one coming.
Wilder slips under a jab.
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
Wilder slips a jab from Mills.
Mills misses with a lunging right hand
letting Wilder counter with a right hand.
Mills takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wilder lands with a hook. Mills tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wilder blocks a jab.
Wilder misses with a looping left.
Mills swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilder throws a jab but it's blocked by Mills.
Mills steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Good exchange - Wilder coming out on top.
Wilder lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mills misses with an uppercut
and Wilder counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Mills slips a straight right by Wilder.
Mills thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mills ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilder is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mills had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A swing and a miss from Mills.
Wilder works over Mills's head and body with a nice combination.
Mills takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Mills is rocked!
BAM! Wilder delivers a spinning backfist that drops Mills like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Drizontay Wilder! |
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Event:
F&B 28: Gueguen vs. Morris 2
Date: Jun 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills swings away with a body shot that misses
and Guy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Guy slips a jab from Mills.
It seemed like Guy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mills misses with a right hand
letting Guy counter with a right hand.
Mills fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Guy moves out of range as Mills strikes.
A shot to the body from Mills misses
and Guy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Roy Mills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mills throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Guy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Guy lands a glancing blow to the side of Mills's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mills throws a poor cross that misses
and Guy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guy 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Mills misses.
Mills throws a hook but Guy blocks it.#T1#
Mills keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mills.
A countering left hand to the body from Guy misses.
Mills throws a jab but it's blocked by Guy.
Mills throws an overhand right that lands on Guy's shoulder, as Guy tries to avoid the shot.
Mills misses with a hook. Guy ducked under it nicely.
Mills thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mills waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guy.
Guy throws out a counter right but Mills avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Mills.
Guy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mills with a body shot.
Guy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mills.
A little jabbing left from Guy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mills looks to throw the jab but Guy is out of range. #T2#
Guy connects with a single shot there.
Mills misses with a body shot.
Mills swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mills is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Guy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mills looks to score with a jab to the body but Guy is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Guy! But no joy.
Guy sizes up Mills with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#Mills is rocked!
Guy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mills misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Guy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Mills is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mills is breathing heavily.
Guy cracks Mills with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boxing Guy! |
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Event:
F&BE 20- Tour de Force
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Mills shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mills misses with a hook to the body
letting Schilling counter with a right hand.
Roy Mills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mills walks into a jab.
Mills doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been told by Schilling's head coaches at Power Plant MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mills takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mills closes the distance but Schilling moves to the side
and Schilling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schilling lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mills falls backwards - clearly groggy! Schilling dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samoa Joe Schilling!
Samoa Joe Schilling is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 205 lbs, Round 4
Date: Feb 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Lucroy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lucroy.
Lucroy scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Lucroy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mills did well to prevent Lucroy getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucroy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mills trying to control but Lucroy postures up.
Lucroy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lucroy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mills strikes from the bottom but Lucroy passes into mount!
#T1#
Mills is trying to escape the mount.
Lucroy lands a heavy elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Roy Mills has been cut.
Mills tries to hold on but Lucroy postures up.
Lucroy working Mills over with strikes here.
The referee warns Mills that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lucroy looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Mills covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Lucroy!
After winning the bout, Jean Lucroy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 205 lbs, Round 3
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Mills ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Semenov moves away.
Mills looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mills walks into a straight right hand from Semenov.
Semenov lands with a nice combination. Mills backs away looking to recover.
Mills moves to clinch but Semenov breaks away
and Semenov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Semenov as he connects with a hook.
Mills takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Semenov with a jab.
Mills shoots in and drives through. Semenov sprawls well.
Semenov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Semenov wants it to stay on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Mills.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semenov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mills.
Semenov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Semenov scores with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Semenov, as that shot connected.
Semenov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Semenov stuns Mills with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mills tries to clinch up.#T1#
Semenov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mills. Mills circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Semenov looks to land a combination but Mills avoids it well.
Semenov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Semenov tries to sprawl but Mills drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Semenov won't allow Mills to pass to mount.
Semenov tries to roll over but Mills keeps him under control.
Semenov trying to hold on to Mills's head to control him but Mills postures up.
#SUB2#
Mills maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Semenov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mills has cracked it and Semenov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mills!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roy Mills!
An out of breath Roy Mills thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Maltsev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mills under the eye.
Mills keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maltsev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maltsev.
Mills's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maltsev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mills scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Mills closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Maltsev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mills on the ground.#SUB2#
Mills is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maltsev defends it well.
Mills wants to take a breather but Maltsev is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maltsev manages to get to full guard.
Mills works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Still in half guard, Mills seems content to control.#T1#
Maltsev is looking to escape.
Maltsev is looking to improve his position.
Mills wants to take a breather but Maltsev is having none of it.
Maltsev tries to get to full guard but Mills has control of the leg.
Mills uses his free foot to push down on Maltsev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maltsev.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mills controlling his opponent.
Maltsev is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB2#
Mills working for a submission but Maltsev is keeping him at bay. #T2#
Mills can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maltsev is looking to escape.
Mills has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Buoy Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Maltsev tries to lock up and control but Mills gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Mills wants to finish this one by submission but Maltsev is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mills.
Mills fails to take his opponent's back.
Mills works his way to his opponent's back.
Maltsev looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Mills has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Maltsev! Can he survive? No! He's out! Mills gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roy Mills!
A relieved looking Roy Mills thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Mills keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
King with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Mills counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jayson King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mills passes King's left leg - he's now in half guard.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Mills has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can King defend it? Mills steps over the head and cranks it - King is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mills!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roy Mills!
During a confident post fight interview, Roy Mills thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Island Fights 11
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Antonio shoots in for a takedown but Mills shows good takedown defense.
Antonio shoots for a double leg takedown but Mills sprawls well. He's pushed Antonio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Antonio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Antonio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mills throws a body shot but no joy.
Antonio misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Mills counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Roy Mills has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marko Antonio.
Mills is looking to take a break and control but Antonio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Antonio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Antonio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Antonio actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills is keen to just control but Antonio is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Antonio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Antonio actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Mills content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mills wants to take a breather but Antonio is having none of it. #SUB#
Mills is working for a submission of some sort.
Mills has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mills not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Antonio actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Antonio actively working from the bottom here.
Mills wants to pass to mount but Antonio is defending the position. #SUB#
Mills wants to work for an arm triangle but Antonio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Mills is working for a submission of some sort.
Antonio is not content to let Mills control the position.
Mills tries to pass to full mount but Antonio defends it.
Antonio is refusing to be controlled, as Mills sits in half guard.
Mills is really struggling to control Antonio but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Antonio is trying to get back to full guard.
Mills performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mills has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Antonio is desperately trying to improve his position but Mills has a good base and remains in mount.
Mills takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Antonio tries to roll but Mills sticks to his back.
Mills could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mills is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Antonio tries to escape but Mills has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mills wants to control but Antonio is keeping busy.
Antonio is trying to break free.
Antonio is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Mills looking to break Antonio's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Antonio remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mills will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mills keeps control of the position as Antonio tries to break free.
#SUB#
Mills has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Antonio has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T4#
Mills has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Antonio's body.
Antonio can't escape the position.
Antonio turns into Mills and is now in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antonio looking to pass the guard.
Mills looking for a sweep. Not yet Mills, not yet.
Antonio passes Mills's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Antonio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mills gets full guard.#SUB2#
Antonio has gone for a leg lock! Mills slips out almost immediately though and dives into Antonio's guard.#REVR#
Mills might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Antonio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mills gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Mills dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Mills is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Antonio's half guard.
Mills moves nicely into side control.
Antonio tries to bench press Mills off him but Mills keeps the position.
Mills trying to control the position but Antonio is working away.
Antonio looks to move to half guard but instead Mills has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB#
Mills wants to finish this one by submission but Antonio is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mills.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Antonio is looking to escape. #T1#
Antonio has given up his back. Will we see Mills going for some submissions?
Antonio tries to roll but Mills sticks to his back.
Antonio keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Antonio is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mills gets his way!
Antonio is in bad spot here.
Mills is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Antonio can do to turn this around?
Antonio is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Mills is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mills has the hooks in. Antonio is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Mills is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Antonio won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Mills off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roy Mills!
Roy Mills is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Roy Mills thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Island Fights 9
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Mills is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bennett's half guard.
Mills looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bennett is controlling Mills's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.
Mills trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Mills could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mills is looking to advance position but Bennett won't allow it.
Mills has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mills trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mills wants to take a breather but Bennett is having none of it. #T1##SUB#
Mills is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Mills seems to be working for a kimura but Bennett defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Mills is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bennett defends it well.
Mills controlling the action here.
Mills passes to full mount! #T2#
Mills looking to control but Bennett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bennett prevents Mills from taking his back.
Mills trying to control but Bennett is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mills is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T3#
Mills is stalling here but it's allowed Bennett to get half guard.
Bennett keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Mills is trying to work for a kimura but Bennett is defending well.
#SUB#
Mills is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Mills has control of the leg. #T4#
Mills is looking to advance position but Bennett won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mills takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bennett is looking to improve his position.
Mills works his way into full mount!
Mills with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bennett is squirming around, avoiding Mills's attempts to control the action.
We've been informed that Bennett has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Bennett defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mills.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Mills dominated that round.
That's time! Mills's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mills rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bennett counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Mills shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bennett is trying to defend but Mills finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Bennett has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mills is on him like a limpet, forcing Bennett back against the cage.#TD#
Mills jumps into guard, dragging Bennett to the mat.
Mills working a defensive guard here.
Mills looking for a sweep. Not yet Mills, not yet.
Mills trying to keep a closed guard but Bennett is proving a slippery customer.
Mills is really struggling to control Bennett but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bennett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mills swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Mills 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bennett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mills lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Roy Mills overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bennett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mills trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bennett is pulling down on Mills's head. It's preventing any offense from Mills, at least for the moment.
Mills looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Bennett controls Mills momentarily but Mills frees himself.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Mills from controlling successfully.
Bennett 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.
Mills stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mills pushes down on Bennett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mills works his way into full mount! #T3#
Bennett is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Mills is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Mills!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roy Mills!
Our winner, Roy Mills, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Island Fights 5
Date: Oct 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Rrr looks for a takedown but Mills sprawls well.
Mills tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Mills scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mills wants to pass the guard but Rrr is defending well. #SUB#
Rrr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mills is working for a kimura but Rrr is defending it quite comfortably.
Rrr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rrr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mills thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mills stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rrr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Rrr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mills can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mills being controlled here momentarily.
Mills passes Rrr's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mills is looking to advance position but Rrr won't allow it.
Rrr wants to control but Mills is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mills is pressing down on Rrr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rrr is holding on for now.
Mills is still trying to improve position.
Rrr gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Mills got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rrr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mills has managed to get both his arms back between Rrr's legs - danger averted.
Rrr keeping moving, preventing Mills from controlling successfully. #T3#
Rrr keeping full guard, as Mills tries to pass. #SUB#
Rrr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mills defends well.
Rrr keeping full guard, as Mills tries to pass.
Rrr keeping moving, preventing Mills from controlling successfully.
Mills looking to pass the guard.
Mills should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mills 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mills postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Nice sprawl there from Mills as Rrr shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rrr is defended easily by Mills.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Triple Rrr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Rrr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rrr tries to pass to full mount but Mills defends it. #SUB2#
Mills looking for submissions off his back.
Mills manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rrr 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Mills dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rrr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mills is fending him off so far but Rrr persists. Nope, Mills circles away and we're back to standing.
Rrr doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Mills counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rrr won't be happy with that.
Mills trying to control the action but Rrr is working from the bottom.
Rrr is trying to improve his position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mills. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Rrr struggling a bit here.
Mills trying to control the action but Rrr is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rrr is trying to improve his position.
Mills has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rrr is not content to let Mills control the position. #T1#
Rrr gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Mills is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rrr can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rrr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rrr holds on, trying desperately to control.
Rrr tries to reverse the position but Mills maintains control.
Mills fails to advance to Rrr's back.
Mills trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rrr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2##SUB2#
Mills with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mills wants to take his opponent's back but Rrr doesn't allow it.
Rrr has given up his back here. Will Mills look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB2#
Mills working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rrr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mills on the ground.
Rrr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rrr holding both Mills 's hands and preventing any damage. #T3#
Rrr just trying to survive but Mills is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mills struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Rrr is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Well, with Mills on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Rrr is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Rrr is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Mills tightening his grip on Rrr, looking for the choke. #T4#
Rrr is really stuck here.
Mills wants to control but Rrr is keeping busy.
Roy Mills has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mills doesn't have the hooks in and Rrr manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Mills looking for a guillotine here but Rrr defends easily.
#SUB2#
Mills is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rrr is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Mills showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rrr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rrr goes for a double leg but Mills avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mills continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Mills bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Mills has hold of Rrr's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Rrr seems comfortable defending it but Mills has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Rrr is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Rrr is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Mills couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roy Mills!
A very excited looking Roy Mills made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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