PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Saver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Saver is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Miller
vs
Saver

175 cm
25
151 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
24
150 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Saver!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
Saver leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saver avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Miller moves into the clinch successfully.
Saver prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saver has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miller is pressed up against the cage. Saver has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miller down to the mat. Miller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saver sprawls well. Saver wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Saver scores with a decent looking hook.
Miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saver's waist but Saver gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miller off to one side.
Miller shoots in for a double leg but Saver sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Saver shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saver performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saver on the ground.
Miller won't allow Saver to pass to mount.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
Miller is trying to stand up here but Saver is controlling him well.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Saver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saver trying to pass the guard but Miller defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Saver connects with a nice short shot to Miller's temple.
Miller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miller tries to get out of the position.

Saver decides to stand up.
Miller misses with a takedown

and Saver counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Miller is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saver slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saver lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Saver landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Saver connects with a nice short shot to Miller's temple.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miller wants to improve his position but Saver is controlling well.
Saver moves into full mount! Miller won't be happy about that!
Miller in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is squirming around, avoiding Saver's attempts to control the action.
Saver controlling the position easily from mount.
Saver looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Miller is rocked!
Miller tries to hold on but Saver postures up.
Saver lands a big shot there that rocks Miller but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Miller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saver postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Miller badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Saver around the waist but Saver pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Saver is the winner by TKO! Saver jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Saver!