PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denny Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kano Shinomori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by 'Thunderstruck' by AC/DC. Denny Miller had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Miller
vs
Shinomori

188 cm
25
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
23
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denny Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kano Shinomori!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shinomori.

Miller has managed to clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shinomori has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miller.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shinomori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shinomori is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Shinomori's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Miller.
Shinomori wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller prevents Shinomori from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Miller.
Shinomori is trying to break free.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Miller - that landed with a thud.
Miller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Miller.
Miller is stalling here.
Miller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shinomoris head.
Miller is stalling here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinomori takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
Miller works on Shinomori's body with a couple of short punches.
Shinomori looks gassed!
Nice body punch from Miller.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shinomoris head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinomori wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller stalls.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Miller.
A right hand to the body from Miller.
Miller presses Shinomori against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Miller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Miller.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shinomori backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
Miller lands with a short shot to the head.
Miller lands a left hand.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Miller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
Miller has Shinomori pressed against the cage.
Miller gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denny Miller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Shinomori tried to score with a low kick but Miller checks it.
Shinomori swinging wildly here.
Kano Shinomori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shinomori throws a left and a right that both miss

and Miller moves into the clinch.
Shinomori has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shinomori's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Shinomori's head.
Miller lands with a short shot to the head.
Shinomori fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Miller pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller gets through Shinomori's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shinomori's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Miller.
Miller controlling the action here for a moment.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miller is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shinomori backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinomori is trying to force a seperation but Miller has the dominant position.
Shinomori is trying to break the clinch but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Shinomori takes a shot to the head.
Shinomori is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
Shinomori looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shinomori backwards.
Miller digs a right hand underneath Shinomori's ribcage. Shinomori let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Miller for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinomori wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller keeps control of Shinomori as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee calls for Miller to work.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shinomori can do to turn this around?
Miller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shinomori tries to pull guard but Miller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Miller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shinomori is breathing heavily.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Miller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinomori tries to circle away but Miller has him pinned against the cage.
Miller stalling against the cage.
Miller presses Shinomori against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shinomori tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Shinomori backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Miller.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miller.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Miller - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denny Miller dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nice body punch from Miller.
Shinomori throws a wild body kick that Miller sees coming a mile off.
Miller lands a slapping body shot.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Shinomori fails to land with a series of punches.
Shinomori moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Miller scores with a hook to the body. Shinomori takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shinomori walks into a jab.

Miller has closed the distance and engaged Shinomori in a clinch.
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!
The referee calls for Miller to work.
Shinomori takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hook to the body lands for Miller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shinomori.
A hook to the body from Miller.
Miller presses Shinomori against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Miller works on Shinomori's body with a couple of short punches.
Miller lands a right hand.
Miller lands with a short shot to the head.
Miller lands with a right to 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!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miller.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shinomori backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Miller.
Miller slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Denny Miller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shinomori backwards.
Miller digs a right hand underneath Shinomori's ribcage. Shinomori let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Miller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Miller.

Shinomori is rocked!
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shinomori is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Miller throws a big uppercut that drops Shinomori! More strikes from Miller and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Shinomori lies dazed against the cage as Miller celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denny Miller!
During a confident post fight interview, Denny Miller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.