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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rory Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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170 cm
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148 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rory Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Miller!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Miller moves into range and clinches up with Wilson.
Wilson avoiding damage.
Wilson has Miller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Miller.
Wilson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Miller lands a takedown into guard.
Wilson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miller is looking to advance position but Wilson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Miller has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller can't escape the position.
Wilson trying to control.
Wilson is hanging on to Miller's back as he tries to escape.
Miller staying busy and making it hard for Wilson to control.
Wilson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Miller's body.
Miller surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Wilson is not going to allow Miller to sit and survive in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Miller tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson moves to the back position.
Wilson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Miller.
Miller tries to break free.
Wilson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Miller.
Wilson is not going to allow Miller to sit and survive in this position.
Miller looks gassed!
Wilson misses with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wilson.
Wilson keeps control of the position as Miller tries to break free.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilson tries to keep control of the position but Miller is staying busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Miller covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Can Miller hold on?! Wilson is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Miller is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Miller trying to control the hands but Wilson breaks the grip.
Miller is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wilson working for a choke but Miller is defending well.
Miller turns into Wilson and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Wilson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Miller as Wilson shoots in.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick
and Miller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wilson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miller just stands there and leans against the cage.
Miller breaks the clinch.
Wilson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miller counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson fails to pull guard.
Wilson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wilson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wilson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Miller wants to stand but Wilson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wilson looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wilson wants to sweep but no luck.
Miller advances to half guard.
Wilson won't allow Miller to pass to mount.
Miller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Wilson is working away.
Miller is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Miller gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Rory Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller gets a clinch.
Wilson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wilson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wilson landing knees to the body.
Wilson is trying to break the clinch but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Wilson has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.
Miller trying to stall but Wilson improves his position.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miller's waist but Miller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilson off to one side.
Wilson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson takes the fight into the clinch.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilson avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson jumps guard but Miller stands there with Wilson around his waist. Wilson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wilson pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miller controls the pace.
Wilson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard.
Wilson thows a big elbow that misses.
Wilson won't allow Miller to get back to his feet.
Miller controls Wilson momentarily but Wilson frees himself.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Miller seems keen to control Wilson's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson thows a big elbow that misses.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Miller clinches but Wilson breaks the clinch
and Wilson counters by moving into the clinch.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wilson.
Wilson breaks from the clinch.
Wilson fails with the takedown
and Miller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miller.
Wilson letting Miller take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Travis Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Nice jab there from Wilson.
Miller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilson circles away.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Wilson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wilson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wilson dodges an elbow strike from Miller.
Come on Miller - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wilson jumps into guard, dragging Miller to the mat.
Wilson keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Miller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wilson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miller wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Wilson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miller trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wilson trying to control the position here.
Miller wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wilson holds on and takes a little breather.
Miller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to get up but he can't break Wilson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Miller seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Miller passes Wilson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miller is controlling the pace.
Miller tries to stand but can't do so whilst Wilson controls his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Miller performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Despite being in the dominant position, Travis Miller just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller shoots in and bounces Wilson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Miller trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller stays in close to Wilson's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Miller!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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