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Event:
WCF 63: Camara vs Skystalker
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Miles throws a nice outside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Jerome.
A telegraphed right hand from Miles misses the target.
Jerome tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miles throws a nice looking combination but Jerome bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jerome drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Miles defends it well.
Miles tries to bum rush Jerome with a series of wild strikes but Jerome uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miles throws a looping overhand right but Jerome ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Miles closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jerome wants to control but Miles postures up.
Jerome regains half guard.
Miles is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jerome defending well though. #T1#
Jerome wants to control but Miles is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miles is taking a breather. Jerome 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.
Jerome tries to roll over but Miles keeps him under control.
Jerome regains full guard. Nicely done.
Miles is working Jerome over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jerome pulls Miles in close to prevent any damage.
Miles's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miles stopping the sweep attempt from Jerome.
Miles postures up in Jerome's guard and throws a big left but Jerome blocks it.
Miles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jerome keeping moving, preventing Miles from controlling successfully.
Jerome manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miles manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Miles trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
My spies in The Graveyard inform me that Jerome has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Miles wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Miles has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jerome missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Miles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jerome can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Jerome passes Miles's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miles holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miles trying to control here.
Miles regains full guard. Nicely done.
Miles looking to control but Jerome passes into half guard.
Miles is looking to improve his position.
Miles is trying to maintain the position but Jerome is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Miles is trying to get back to full guard.
Miles makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miles.
Jerome trying to control but Miles is working from the bottom.
Jerome advances position into side control!
Miles is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miles regains half guard.#SUB2#
Jerome is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Miles dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Miles throws out a loose jab but Jerome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miles just misses with a punch to the body.
And Jerome tries to counter it with a takedown but Miles pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Miles looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jerome!
Jerome gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miles lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jerome tries to get to full guard but Miles has control of the leg.
Miles drops an elbow to the side of Jerome's head.
Ricardo Miles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jerome is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Jerome moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miles wants to pass the guard but Jerome is keeping the position.
Jerome manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miles manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Miles trying to control the position.
Miles managing to control the position.
Miles seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jerome trying to control but Miles is working from the bottom. #T2#
Jerome passes Miles's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miles is refusing to be controlled, as Jerome sits in half guard.
Jerome looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Miles trying to hold on to Jerome's head to control him but Jerome postures up.
Miles is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
Jerome is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miles has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miles is staying active underneath Jerome, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miles trying to control but Jerome postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jerome wants to take a breather but Miles is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jerome feints the counter takedown.
Miles misses with a straight right.
And Jerome tries to counter it with a takedown but Miles pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jerome moves away.
Jerome with the counter takedown but Miles avoids it easily.#TD#
Miles shoots in and gets a takedown into Jerome's guard.
Jerome looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miles is one step ahead there.
Jerome is trying to keep Miles in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jerome pulls Miles in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Miles 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jerome checks a leg kick nicely.
Miles throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Jerome counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Miles!
Miles tries to improve position but can't.
Miles struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Jerome tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Miles wants to control but Jerome postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jerome tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB2#
Jerome wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miles, who protects the arm well.
Miles trying his best to control but Jerome has mounted him.
Miles is looking to improve his position but Jerome isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Jerome looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Jerome is working for a guillotine from mount but Miles frees his head quite easily.
#T2#
Miles tries to hold on but Jerome pushes him away.
Ricardo Miles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miles holds on to Jerome as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Miles wants to hold on but Jerome pushes him away.
Jerome throwing strikes here but Miles is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#SUB2#
Jerome working for a submission but Miles is keeping him at bay.
Jerome trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3##SUB2#
Jerome goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Miles turns into him and now he's in Jerome's guard.
Miles content to stall in guard here.
Jerome pulls Miles in close to prevent any damage.
Jerome wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Jerome looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jerome controls Miles momentarily but Miles frees himself. #T4#
Miles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jerome not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jerome wants to sweep here but Miles controlling him for the moment.
Miles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miles not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Jerome comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miles 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Miles!
A very excited looking Ricardo Miles made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 38: Camara v Henderson
Date: Jan 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Spite shoots in and gets a takedown into Miles's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Miles manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Spite blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Miles fails to land.
We've been hearing reports that Spite has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Miles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spite blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spite is trying to pull guard but Miles has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Miles pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Spite thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Spite drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spite jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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!#SUB#
Spite drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Miles dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miles looking to sit in guard and control but Spite gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Miles 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.
Miles is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Spite drops back looking for a leg! Miles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miles manages to kick Spite off! Spite jumps back into Miles's guard.
Spite trying to control but Miles is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miles being controlled here, momentarily.
Miles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spite is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miles is on top in guard.
#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miles cracks Spite with a solid left hand.
Miles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Spite looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spite is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Miles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Spite working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Spite has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Miles should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Spite has tightened it up now! Miles 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 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nicky Spite!
A victorious Nicky Spite thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Empire: GP145 Grand Finale
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akechi lunges at Miles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miles's hand.
Miles fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Akechi avoids the body shot from Miles.
Akechi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Akechi defending well as Miles loads up on a big left hand.
Miles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Miles. Those never looked like landing.
Akechi lands a nice looking body shot.
Akechi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Miless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Akechi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akechi is out of range.
Miles paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Miles swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Miles gets a takedown into half guard.
Miles performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Miles is thwarting Akechi's attempts to control the position.
Miles working over Akechi with some ground and pound. Akechi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Miles is trying to control. Akechi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Akechi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Miles is stalling in the full guard.
Akechi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miles is one step ahead there.
Miles is working Akechi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miles trying to control but Akechi is working from the bottom.
Akechi 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.
Miles stands up over Akechi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Miles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Akechi wants to sweep here but Miles controlling him for the moment.
Akechi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miles manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Akechi lands a couple of elbows.
Miles working a defensive guard here.
Akechi landing some decent shots from guard.
Akechi trying to control but Miles is working from the bottom. #T4#
Miles looking for a sweep. Not yet Miles, not yet.
Miles is working hard here to advance position.
Miles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akechi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Akechi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Akechi is looking to work some ground and pound but Miles has wrist control.
Akechi chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akechi trying to control but Miles is working from the bottom.
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 Ricardo Miles 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#
Jab by Akechi.
Miles misses with a wild body shot.
Akechi wants to counter the offense by Miles and move into the clinch position.
Miles loads up on a big right hand but Akechi slips the punch.
Akechi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akechi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Miles misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Akechi moves into the clinch.
Akechi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi looking to stall.
Miles fails to pull guard.
Akechi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Akechi is leaning against Miles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Akechi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Akechi.
Miles avoiding damage as Akechi throws knees to the body.
Miles tries to pull guard but Akechi won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Miles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miles tries to work over Akechi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akechi stalling the fight.
Akechi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miles.
#TD#
Miles manages to pull guard.
Akechi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Akechi trying to control the position from guard on top but Miles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akechi is one step ahead there.
Akechi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Miles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akechi wants to control from the top but Miles keeps moving.
Miles throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Akechi is in close to Miles's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miles controls Akechi momentarily but Akechi frees himself.
Miles seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Akechi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Akechi throwing strikes from guard but Miles blocks nicely.
Miles controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Akechi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Akechi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Akechi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miles takes an elbow to the temple.
Akechi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miles avoids it.#BC#
Miles breaks the clinch.
Miles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jubei Akechi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miles takes one to the chin there.
Miles misses with a wild combination.
Miles loads up on a big right hand but Akechi slips the punch.#T4#
Miles misses with a straight right.
Akechi digs a good body shot into Miles's ribs.
Miles walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akechi lands a nice shot that snaps Miles's head back.
Miles takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Miles misses with a few strikes there.
Akechi with a nice cross.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Akechi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Akechi throws a shot to the body.
Miles wants to slow Akechi down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Akechi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akechi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akechi manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jubei Akechi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3##TD#
Miles looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Akechi gets full guard.#SUB2#
Miles throws a sloppy strike and Akechi has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Miles is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Akechi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jubei Akechi!
Jubei Akechi is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
Empire: X
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piskochini dodges the punch combination from Miles.
Miles thumps Piskochini with a low kick.
Miles missing with a left hand there. Piskochini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Piskochini or perhaps it was just good defense by Miles, which made it look bad.
Piskochini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miles swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piskochini closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miles circles away.
Miles is looking for a counter combo.
Ricardo Miles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentino Piskochini.
Piskochini is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Valentino Piskochini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miles lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Piskochini tries for a takedown but Miles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Miles throws a low kick, looking for Piskochini's leg but Piskochini calmly moves out of range.
Miles throws a body shot but no joy.
Miles stuffs the takedown.
Miles loads up on a big right hand but Piskochini slips the punch.
Piskochini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miles pinned against the cage. Miles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Piskochini blocks a leg kick.
Piskochini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miles.
Miles looks to land a right hand but Piskochini moved out of range.
Piskochini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Piskochini misses with a takedown attempt - Miles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Piskochini shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Piskochini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miles misses with a double jab.
Piskochini is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Piskochini doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Piskochini thinking.
Piskochini takes one to the chin there.
Piskochini blocks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Piskochini was well out of range. Poor timing from Miles.
Piskochini gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Piskochini looks for a takedown but Miles sprawls well.#T3#
Piskochini walks forward, straight into a front kick from Miles.
Piskochini looks winded!
Horrible takedown attempt by Piskochini or perhaps it was just good defense by Miles, which made it look bad.
Miles lands a jab to the head.
Miles looks to throw the jab but Piskochini is out of range. #KD#
Miles sends Piskochini crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Miles is motioning to the referee to let Piskochini up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Piskochini is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Valentino Piskochini has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miles connects with a solid leg kick.
Piskochini is still on wobbly legs! Can Miles finish him?
Miles drops Piskochini with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Piskochini! Miles dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Miles!
Ricardo Miles retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Ricardo Miles, 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:
Empire: Grand Prix 145
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Howardson.
Miles's coach down at AdvancedX was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Miles's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Howardson throws a right and a left that Miles avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Miles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miles dodges the punch combination from Howardson.
#CL#
Howardson drives through and clinches with Miles against the ropes.
Howardson lands a shoulder strike.
Miles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Howardson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howardson.
Howardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Howardson misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Miles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howardson throws a nice looking combination but Miles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miles slips a jab and a cross from Howardson.
Miles takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howardson tries to clinch there but Miles circles away.
Howardson tries to clinch there but Miles circles away.
#T1#
Howardson misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Miles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Howardson tries to bum rush Miles with a series of wild strikes but Miles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miles with the counter takedown but Howardson avoids it easily.
Howardson misses with a double jab.
Miles unleashes a big counter combination but Howardson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Howardson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miles connects with a body shot that sends Howardson's belly button to the back.#CL#
Howardson closes the distance and clinches.
Howardson working aggressively here.
Miles tries a body shot but Howardson blocks it.
Howardson digs a right hand underneath Miles's ribcage. Miles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Howardson throws a head punch that misses.
Miles tries to break the clinch but Howardson is controlling the position. #TD2#
Miles jumps guard and drags Howardson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Miles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howardson's guard. #REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miles's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Miles looking to pass the guard.
Miles throws a strike but Howardson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howardson is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Miles has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Howardson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Miles has tightened it up now! Howardson 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 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ricardo Miles!
Ricardo Miles is the new welterweight champion!
Ricardo Miles seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Michael Howardson had this to say: 'I apologize to my fans for this defeat, I will continue training hard and come back stronger.
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Event:
Empire: 6
Date: Jun 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruiz misses with a takedown
and Miles counters with a straight right hand.
Ruiz wants to clinch
and Miles counters with a left and a right that stings Ruiz.
Miles circles away from the clinch attempt
and Miles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miles lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miles to score with a decent uppercut.
Ruiz tries to clinch
and Miles counters with a straight right hand.
Jerry Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruiz closes the distance but Miles moves to the side
and Miles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Ruiz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miles counters with a right hand to the body.
Miles scores with a jab to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miles.
A cross from Miles lands.
Ruiz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Miles circles away from the clinch attempt
and Miles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miles jabs at Ruiz's body.
Ruiz shoots and misses
enabling Miles to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Ruiz misses with a takedown
and Miles counters with a crisp hook to the side of 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!
Miles with a nice calf kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ruiz is defended easily by Miles.
Ruiz has his takedown stuffed
and Miles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruiz wants to clinch but Miles slips to the side
and Miles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice shot by Miles.#T3#
Ruiz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Miles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruiz moves to clinch but Miles breaks away
and Miles counters with a left to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Miles scores with a four punch combination!
Ruiz misses with a takedown
and Miles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Miles closes the distance and pushes Ruiz back into the cage.
Ruiz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ruiz is trying to pull guard but Miles turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Ruiz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miles blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruiz is trying to break free.
Ruiz can't break the clinch.
Ruiz is working for takedown but Miles is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Miles breaks from the clinch.
Miles slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ruiz throws a body kick that misses
and Miles counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruiz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miles lands a really nice looking cross but Ruiz seems unphased.
#ROC2#Ruiz is rocked!
Ruiz throws a lazy head kick
and Miles counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Ruiz! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Miles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Miles!
Ricardo Miles took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Empire: 4
Date: May 17, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Miles bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Miles cracks Carter with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Miles scores with a couple of short elbows.
Miles lands some shots froms side control.
Miles scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Carter to see if he's OK.
Miles is putting a hurting on Carter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Carter is letting Miles control him for a moment.
Miles looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Carter is avoiding damage well.
#SUB2#
Miles working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miles lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Carter defending against the ground and pound.
Miles is putting a hurting on Carter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Miles grinds an elbow into Carter's temple.
Miles scores with a couple of short elbows.
Carter is working to avoid the ground and pound but Miles connects with a decent elbow.
Miles is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Miles working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Carter on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
Carter is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Miles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miles is working Carter over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Carter's face as Miles controls the position.
Check out the look on Miles's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Miles works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Miles grinds an elbow into Carter's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miles just content to control the position.
Carter taking punishment in the form of punches.
Carter is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Carter is working to avoid the ground and pound but Miles connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Miles working the body and head with strikes.
Miles lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Carter down.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Miles's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've been informed that Miles has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Miles is putting a hurting on Carter here, landing some big shots from side control.
The referee asks Miles politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Miles prefers to stall for the moment though.
Miles working the body and head with strikes.
Miles connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Carter some visible discomfort.
Miles controlling from side mount.
Miles looks up at the clock and then as Carter takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Miles smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T4#
Carter is letting Miles control him for a moment.
Carter is trying to get back to his feet.
Miles cracks Carter with a big right hand but Carter just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Miles grinds an elbow into Carter's temple.
Miles lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Carter down.
Miles cracks Carter with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Carter looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Miles looks up at the clock and then as Carter takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Miles smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Carter is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter is trying to escape the position but Miles is controlling the position.
Miles scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Carter to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Miles dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Miles shoots in looking for a takedown but Carter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miles's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ricardo Miles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Miles with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Carter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Miles closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Carter did well to prevent Miles getting side control.
Miles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Miles working over Carter with some ground and pound. Carter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if Miles 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.
Miles working over Carter with some ground and pound. Carter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Miles slips a nice elbow through Carter's hands, connecting with Carter's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Miles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Miles winds up and cracks Carter with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Carter taking some punishment here, with Miles in his half guard.
Miles stops Carter from getting back to his feet.
Miles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Miles lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ricardo Miles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miles is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miles is nestled in close to Carter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Miles passes to side control.
Miles connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Carter some visible discomfort.
#T3#
Miles in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Carter on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Miles taking a breather here.
Carter is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Carter takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Carter takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The referee asks Miles politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Miles prefers to stall for the moment though.
Carter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Miles looks up at the clock and then as Carter takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Miles smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T4##SU2#
Miles stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Miles feints and as Carter raises his hands in defense, Miles changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miles content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miles keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carter's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Miles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Carter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Carter tries to clinch there but Miles circles away.
Miles with a poor takedown
and Carter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carter scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Carter gets caught flat footed, as Miles shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Miles works over Carter with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miles's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Carter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Miles lands a couple of digs.
Miles's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miles lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miles on the ground.
Miles connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miles keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carter's head.
Miles sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU2#
Miles gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Miles gets the takedown into side control. #T2#
Carter is trying to escape the position but Miles is controlling the position.
Miles working the ground and pound.
Miles lands a decent elbow from side control.
Carter takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Miles controls the position from side control.
Ricardo Miles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Carter is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Miles controlling from side mount.
AJ Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Miles 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Miles decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Miles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Miles 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Miles!
Ricardo Miles seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Empire: 2
Date: May 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Howardson lands a glancing blow to the side of Miles's head.
Miles throws a leg kick but Howardson moved away.
Howardson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miles.
Howardson wants to clinch.
Howardson throws a series of punches but Miles moves out of range.
Miles misses the jab.
Howardson tries to counter with a takedown but Miles is quick to defend against it.
Miles shoots in for a takedown but Howardson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howardson.
Miles throws out a counter right but Howardson avoids it with no problem.
Howardson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Howardson.
Howardson misses with a series of wild punches.
Miles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Howardson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Howardson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Howardson misses with a double jab.
Miles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Michael Howardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miles avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Howardson rushes Miles and presses him up against the cage.
Miles drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael Howardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Miles.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Howardson.
Howardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miles backwards.
Miles wants to break free but Howardson has control.
Howardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miles backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howardson.
Our sources have told us that Howardson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Howardson lands a shoulder strike.
Howardson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
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!
Howardson lands with a left to the head.
Howardson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howardson swings wildly with an uppercut but Miles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Howardson digs a right hand underneath Miles's ribcage. Miles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Howardson lands a nice uppercut.
Howardson lands with a left to the head.
Howardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Howardson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Howardson lands with a right to the head.
Howardson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Howardson lands with a light punch inside.
Howardson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Howardson lands a nice shot to the body.
Miles looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Howardson. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Howardson.
Howardson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Howardson.
Howardson gets through Miles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Howardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miles backwards.
We've been informed that Miles has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Howardson lands a nice uppercut.
Howardson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Howardson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Howardson fails to land.
Howardson lands an uppercut.
Miles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howardson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Howardson lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Howardson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Howardson.
Howardson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Howardson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Howardson.
A short left from Howardson.
Howardson lands a shot to the body.
Howardson lands with a left to the head.
Howardson lands an uppercut.
Howardson lands a shot to the body.
Miles takes a shot to the head.
Howardson scores a nice knee to the body.
Howardson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miles backwards.
Howardson scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Howardson.
Howardson is working Miles over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Howardson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Howardson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Howardson doesn't manage to clinch there - Miles circles away.
Howardson lands with a nice combination. Miles backs away looking to recover.
Howardson throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Howardson has managed to clinch.
Michael Howardson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Howardson misses with the head strike.
Howardson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miless head.
Howardson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miles can do to turn this around?
Howardson pushes Miles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miles takes a shot to the head.
Howardson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Howardson scores with a shot to the side of Miles's head.
Howardson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howardson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Howardson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Howardson.
Miles is pushing Howardson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Miles takes a shot to the head. #T1#
A short right from Howardson on the inside. #ROC#
Miles is rocked!
Howardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miles is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miles is breathing heavily.
Miles is looking to break free of the clinch but Howardson has double underhooks.
Howardson cracks Miles with a nice body shot.
Howardson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Miles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Howardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miles backwards.
Howardson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Howardson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Howardson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miless head.
Howardson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Miles takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Howardson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Howardson.
Howardson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miles is still on wobbly legs! Can Howardson finish him?
Howardson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miles takes a shot to the head.
Howardson pushes Miles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Howardson lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Howardson.
Howardson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Howardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miles backwards.
Howardson lands with a light punch inside.
Howardson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Howardson. #T3#
Howardson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Howardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miles backwards.
Howardson lands a nice uppercut.
Howardson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howardson.
Howardson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Miles! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Howardson is unloading with more strikes now! Miles drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Howardson!
Michael Howardson retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Michael Howardson thanked Caveman clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Empire:1
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Miles looks to land a combination. Brunson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Miles with a jab.#TD2#
Miles shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Miles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miles thows a huge punch but Brunson dodges it nicely.
Brunson trying to hold on to Miles's head to control him but Miles postures up.
Miles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miles drops an elbow to the side of Brunson's head.
Miles not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Miles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brunson is just riding it out for now. Miles eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Nice strikes from Miles there.
Miles thows a huge punch but Brunson dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Brunson is defending against the submission attempts here by Miles.
Miles uses his free foot to push down on Brunson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brunson.
Miles with a couple of short strikes.#T2#
Brunson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC2#
Brunson is rocked!
Brunson is breathing heavily.
Miles lands a big elbow - Brunson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Brunson is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ricardo Miles!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricardo Miles thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Athram uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miles has time to react.#TD#
Miles shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Athram is trying to defend but Miles finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Athram has hold of Miles's hands but Miles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Athram wants to control but Miles is keeping busy.
Miles performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Athram wants to improve his position but Miles is controlling well.
Athram trying to hold on to Miles's head to control him but Miles postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Athram looking for submissions off his back.
Athram wants to control but Miles is keeping busy.
#T1#
Miles prevents Athram from improving his position.
Athram trying to control but Miles postures up.
Miles sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Miles is thwarting Athram's attempts to control the position.
Miles seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Athram tries to roll over but Miles keeps him under control.
Miles takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miles'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miles seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Athram for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Miles rushes Athram and presses him up against the cage.
Athram throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miless head.
Miles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Athram swings wildly with an uppercut but Miles uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Miles will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Athram up against the cage.
Athram tries to work over Miles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Athram fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Miles gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Miles seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Miles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Athram with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miles in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Athram wants to control but Miles is keeping busy.
Miles performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Further stalling from Miles.
Miles wants to free his trapped foot but Athram is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Athram is looking to control Miles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Athram avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Miles dominated that round.
That's time! Miles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Miles shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Athram tries to roll over but Miles keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Athram manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Miles lands a couple of digs.
Miles controlling from the top position.
Athram is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles 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.
Ricardo Miles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Miles works over Athram with some ground and pound from guard.
Athram trying to keep a closed guard but Miles is proving a slippery customer.
Athram wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Athram has his foot on Miles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miles works his way back into a safe position though.
Miles engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miles distracts Athram with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Athram being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Miles 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.
Miles stopping the sweep attempt from Athram.#SUB2#
Athram is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Athram being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Miles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Miles lands a couple of digs.
Miles's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Athram wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Miles is now in half guard.
Miles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Athram can do to turn this around?
Miles seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Miles takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Miles content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Athram wants to get back to full guard.
Miles is thwarting Athram's attempts to control the position.
Athram wants to improve his position but Miles is controlling well.
Miles content to control rather than advance.
Miles has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Athram tries to get to full guard but Miles has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Athram trying to control from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Miles 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#
A swing and a miss from Athram.#TD#
Miles shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Athram's guard.
Miles not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Athram wants to sweep here but Miles controlling him for the moment.
Miles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miles postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Athram wants to sweep but no luck.
Athram is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Miles is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Athram's half guard.
Miles stalling.
Ferele Athram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Athram wants to get back to full guard.
Miles performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Athram works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ricardo Miles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miles controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miles continues to stall.#T3#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Miles is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Athram looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miles fails with a takedown attempt.
Athram misses with a left hand #TD#
and Miles counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
Athram trying to hold on to Miles's head to control him but Miles postures up.
Miles not doing much here.
Athram trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Athram gets full guard.
Athram being controlled here, momentarily.
Athram will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Miles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miles, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Miles!
An out of breath Ricardo Miles 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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