PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glass Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Bong
vs
Miller

190 cm
23
215 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

190 cm
26
218 lbs
7 - 7 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glass Bong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Miller!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller misses with the combination.

Bong tries to sprawl but Miller drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Miller decides to stand and escape the position.
Bong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miller throws a body kick that misses.
Bong misses with a combination

and Miller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bong's guard.
Bong has control of Miller's left arm, preventing Miller from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bong is looking to stand up but Miller isn't so interested in that idea.
Bong lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Miller!

Bong stands up from mount. Strange move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Bong does no damage.
Bong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Bong, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Bong against the cage but Bong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bong scores with a three punch combo!
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Bong, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Bong against the cage but Bong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Glass Bong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Miller.
Miller looks gassed!
Bong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Bong drops Miller with a beautiful combination! Miller stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bong is looking for the KO!

Miller is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bong sends Miller crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bong is motioning to the referee to let Miller up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Bong finish him?
Bong tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Bong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller seems to have recovered his senses.
Bong falls off balance throwing a combination

and Miller counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miller is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Bong pushes Miller off and gets back to his feet.
Bong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bong misses with a two punch combination.
Bong is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks.
Bong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bong tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bong lands with a good body shot.
Bong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Miller counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bong won't be happy with that.
Bong wants to get back to his feet but Miller drags him back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong isn't going anywhere.

Miller has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bong throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
Bong tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bong as he jumps to the side.
Bong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bong misses with a series of wild punches.
Bong throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
No joy there for Bong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong connects with an inside leg kick.
Miller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bong as he avoids it easily.
Bong lands with a nice combination. Miller backs away looking to recover.
Glass Bong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bong digs a good hook to Miller's body.
Bong lands a two punch combo.
Bong falls off balance throwing a combination

and Miller counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bong won't be happy with that.
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 tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bong wants to control but Miller postures up.
Miller misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bong struggling a bit here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bong is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Miller off and has taken his back!

Bong gets to his feet and calls for his opponent to stand and trade! Heeeere we go!
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 Glass Bong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bong blocks a head kick by Miller.
A nice combination there by Miller.
Glass Bong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Bong sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bong scores with a push kick.
Bong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bong throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Bong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Miller momentarily.
Miller shoots in but no luck this time.
Bong connects with a single shot there.
Bong shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Miller eats them both and turns towards Bong to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bong misses with the combination.
Bong misses with a two punch combination.
Bong misses with a double jab.
Bong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bong but Bong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Glass Bong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Miller.
Bong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bong misses with a few strikes there.
Bong swinging wildly here.
Bong leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bong.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Bong.
Bong throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bong enables Miller to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bong holds on and takes a little breather.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miller has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bong is proving hard to escape from.

Bong pushes Miller off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bong cracks the inside of Miller's front leg.
Bong looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Bong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bong wants it to stay on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Bong. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Bong.
Bong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Miller is keen to just control but Bong is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong controlling the position well.
Bong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
James Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.

Bong is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Miller tries to pull guard but Bong won't allow it.

Bong pulls guard.
Bong has momentary wrist control but Miller slips an elbow through the middle.

Bong has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Miller off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bong throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong misses with a few strikes there.
Bong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bong misses with a two punch combination.
Bong throws a combination that misses

and Miller moves into the clinch.
Bong tries to pull guard but Miller holds him up against the cage and eventually Bong drops back down to his feet.

Miller jumps guard.
Bong wants to stand but Miller is controlling his posture from full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glass Bong 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. This is the final round!

Bong throws a combination. Miller tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Bong misses.
Bong misses with the combination.
Bong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miller at a distance.
Bong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller lands with a nice body punch.
Bong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bong wants it to stay on the feet.
Bong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bong lands a two punch combo.
Bong throws a nice head kick!
Glass Bong is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bong missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Miller rushes Bong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Miller breaks the clinch.
Bong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bong counters with a left to the body.
Bong throws a left and a right that both miss

and Miller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bong tries to score a body lock takedown but Miller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Miller jumps into guard, dragging Bong to the mat.

Bong decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Miller throws a right hand that Bong ducks under and follows up with a left that Bong also avoids with ease.
Bong works over Miller's head and body with a nice combination.

Miller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Miller lands in his opponent's guard.

Bong is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Miller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Bong breaks from the clinch.
Miller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bong connects with a body shot.
Bong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Miller counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bong's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miller is controlling him.

Miller gets to his feet - Bong follows without any prompting.
Bong is looking to wear down Miller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice takedown defense from Bong. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
Glass Bong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Miller.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong misses with a wild combination.
Miller looks to clinch
and Bong counters with a series of strikes. Miller will be more careful next time no doubt.

Miller scores a takedown into full mount!
Bong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bong is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bong is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Miller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bong is looking to escape.
Bong is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bong is looking to get to half guard.
Miller thowing shots but they're missing.
Bong wants to control but Miller is having none of it.
Bong taking shots to the head.
James Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bong regains half guard.

Bong kicks off Miller and gets to his feet.
Bong is working the combinations to good effect here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bong scores with a jab to the body.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Glass Bong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Miller.
I think Bong 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

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