PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bullet Bookem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bookem's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Solitaire Unraveling. Miller is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Power. This should be a great matchup!

Bookem
vs
Miller

170 cm
33
147 lbs
27 - 16 - 1

175 cm
27
140 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bullet Bookem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Miller!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bookem moves out of range of the strikes.
Bookem slips a straight right by Miller.
Nice body punch from Bookem.

Miller rushes Bookem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bookem tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it.
Bookem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bookem is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bookem misses with the head strike.
Bookem goes for a takedown attempt but Miller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bookem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Bookem is out of range.
Bookem throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Miller wants to clinch up but Bookem keeps it at a distance.
Bookem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bookem ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Bookem takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bookem.
Bookem misses with a right hand
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bookem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Bookem.
Miller misses with a left hand
and Bookem counters with a stiff right hand.
Miller tries to clinch there but Bookem circles away.
A jab lands there for Bookem.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Bookem takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Bookem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller throws an off balance right hand
and Bookem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bookem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bookem closes the distance and clinches up with Miller, looking for a takedown. Bookem pushes Miller against the cage but Miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bullet Bookem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bookem misses with a body shot.
Bookem lands a glancing blow to the side of Miller's head.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Bookem circles away.
Brandon Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Bookem circles away.
Miller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Bookem misses its intended target.
Miller might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bookem 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 Bookem off to one side.
Good shot there by Bookem.
Bookem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bookem misses with a looping right.
Bookem attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Bookem. Those never looked like landing.
Bookem is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Miller.
Bookem lands a head shot.
Bullet Bookem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bookem thuds his right hand into Miller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Bookem throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Bookem circles away.
Bookem misses with a wild combination.
Miller throws the left hand but Bookem avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Bookem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller lands a nice shot that snaps Bookem's head back.

Miller rushes Bookem and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bookem is working Miller over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Miller.
Miller stops a takedown attempt from Bookem.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Miller gets through Bookem's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bookem blocks it with crossed arms.
Bookem throws a head punch that misses.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bookem tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.

Bookem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Bookem coming out on top.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brandon Miller will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bookem scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miller doesn't seem bothered though.
Bookem misses with a two punch combination.
Bookem misses with a body shot.
Bookem ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
A left lands for Bookem.
Bookem throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Miller finds it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Bookem. That snapped Miller's head back.
Brandon Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bookem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Bookem throws a left and a right that both miss
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bookem scores with a nice head shot.
A lazy body kick from Bookem
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller catches Bookem with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bookem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bookem tries for a takedown. No joy.
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Bookem controls the action.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller slowing the pace effectively.
Bookem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bookem prevents a body shot from Miller.
Bookem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Miller has Bookem pushed against the cage.
Miller receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Bookem.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bookem backwards.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Bookem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bookem manages to break the clinch.
Miller lands a jab to Bookem's midsection.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bookem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Miller is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bookem wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.

Miller sneaks out the side door and pushes Bookem away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Bookem throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Miller scores with a nice strike.
Bookem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Bookem jabs at Miller's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bookem staying out of range there.
Bookem works over Miller's head and body with a nice combination.
Bookem throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bookem lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bookem, right into the meat.
Miller takes a swing at Bookem's ribcage but misses.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bookem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bookem.
Bookem looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well.
Nice cross by Bookem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bookem dives in and grabs Miller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes down on Bookem's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bullet Bookem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller slips a jab from Bookem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bookem dives in and grabs Miller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes down on Bookem's head and hops out.
A jab lands there for Bookem.

Miller has managed to clinch.
Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bookem backwards.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bookem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bookem avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bookem has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bullet Bookem will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bookem.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Bookem.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Bookem circles away.
Bookem misses with a looping left.
Miller takes one to the side of the head.
Bookem pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Miller back to the cage. Bookem follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Bookem looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Miller wants to stand but Bookem is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bookem tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.

Miller kicks Bookem off and gets to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Miller checks a leg kick.
Bookem lands a nice shot that snaps Miller's head back.
Bullet Bookem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bookem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller wants to clinch.
A big left from Miller misses.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bookem takes one to the chin there.
Miller throws a body punch but Bookem moves out of range.
Bookem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily.
Bookem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Donk. Bookem catches Miller right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bookem throws a combination that misses
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bookem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bookem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bookem misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Bookem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Bookem throws a combination that misses
and Miller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bookem takes one to the side of the head.

Miller clinches with his opponent.
Bookem is trying to break the clinch but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Bookem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bookem.
Bookem is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Bookem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller stops a takedown attempt from Bookem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bullet Bookem. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Bookem.

Bookem breaks the clinch.
Bookem has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with Bookem's head.
Nice uppercut there from Miller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller throws the left hand but Bookem avoids the punch easily.
Bookem lands with a shot to the body.
Miller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bookem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bookem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Bookem thows a left - swing and a miss!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brandon Miller.
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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Miller!
Brandon Miller managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Steel Penn's Laundry 93%, into his post fight interview.