PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ely GCz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Miller has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Miller
vs
GCz

200 cm
23
200 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

191 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

CBK MMA Nutrition
Koffin Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, James Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ely GCz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GCz tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.

GCz takes the fight into the clinch.
Miller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
GCz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miller just stands there and leans against the cage.
Miller prevents the takedown attempt.
Miller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but GCz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Miller prevents the takedown attempt.
James Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ely GCz.
GCz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miller walks away with a smile on his face. GCz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

GCz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Miller regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from GCz.
GCz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Miller's head.
GCz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.

GCz stands and steps away. Miller gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

GCz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
GCz just content to control the position.
Miller is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GCz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
GCz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Miller wants to control but GCz postures up.

GCz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
GCz looks gassed!
Miller manages to work his way to half guard, despite GCz's best efforts.
Miller is not content to let GCz control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller is looking for a sweep. GCz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and GCz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Miller's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
GCz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
GCz is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Miller controls GCz momentarily but GCz frees himself.

Miller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
GCz lands a couple of digs.
GCz with a flurry of punches that miss.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
GCz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
GCz trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Miller looking for a guillotine here but GCz defends easily.
GCz distracts Miller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
GCz wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

GCz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
GCz scores with a couple of short elbows.
Miller is not content to let GCz control the position.
GCz lands a few punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Miller is looking to regain half guard here but GCz keeps moving and retains side control.
GCz scores with punches from side control.
GCz advances to mount.
GCz working Miller over with strikes here.
GCz wants to control the pace but Miller is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
GCz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
GCz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ely GCz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

GCz is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
GCz tries for a takedown but Miller circles away easily

so Miller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

GCz kicks Miller off and gets to his feet.
GCz misses with a combination

and Miller counters with a single leg into guard. GCz didn't expect that.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. GCz is keeping the position for now.
GCz trying to control the position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
GCz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Ely GCz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GCz pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage.

Miller is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! GCz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! GCz has escaped and now he's on top!
GCz wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

GCz stands up from Miller's guard - GCz perhaps looking for a knockout.
GCz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miller counters with an outside leg kick.
GCz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miller swivels and escapes.
James Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ely GCz.
GCz tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Ely GCz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
GCz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Miller counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miller.
Miller slips nicely into half guard.

Miller is looking for submissions but instead, GCz has regained full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. GCz swivels though and keeps the full guard.

GCz manages to escape and get back to his feet.
GCz has his takedown stuffed

and Miller counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
GCz is trying is best to control the position here.

Miller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but GCz sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
GCz tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
GCz is trying to control but Miller passes into side control!

Miller tries for a kimura but GCz is defending well.

Miller swings around for an armbar but GCz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Miller's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller keeping full guard, as GCz tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Miller dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

GCz has a takedown stuffed.
GCz shoots and misses

and Miller counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
GCz is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
GCz is looking to improve his position.

Miller seems to be working for a kimura but GCz defends the submission attempt.
GCz won't allow Miller to pass to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Miller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and GCz defends it well.
GCz keeping hold of Miller's head, controlling as best he can.
GCz tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.

Miller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but GCz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
GCz trying to control here.
GCz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for GCz.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
GCz wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him.
Miller looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
GCz with a lazy takedown attempt

and Miller counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miller.
James Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ely GCz.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but GCz is retaining full guard.

Miller drops back, looking for a kneebar! GCz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. GCz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from GCz!
GCz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Miller is trying to improve his position.
GCz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Miller down.
GCz grinds an elbow into Miller's temple.
Miller is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Miller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

GCz is looking for a kimura here.
GCz passes to full mount!
Miller is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
GCz with a couple of short strikes.
Miller is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for James Miller!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for James Miller!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for James Miller!

James Miller wins by unanimous decision!