PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Devin Houle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by skrillyx. Devin Houle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Houle
vs
Miller

186 cm
30
190 lbs
19 - 8 - 0

185 cm
32
195 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Merciless Gladiators

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Houle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Miller!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Houle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Houle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miller told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Houle wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Houle pushing down on Miller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Miller kicks Houle off and gets back to his feet.

Houle is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Miller's half guard.
Miller is trying to stand back up but Houle is controlling him

Houle seems to be working for a kimura but Miller defends the submission attempt.
Houle prevents Miller from standing back up.
Houle wants to take a breather but Miller is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
Miller wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Miller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Houle wants to free his trapped foot but Miller is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller pushes Houle off looking to stand but Houle dives back in and keeps control.

Miller is defending against the submission attempts here by Houle.
We've been hearing good reports from Houle's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Miller pushes Houle off looking to stand but Houle dives back in and keeps control.
Houle is stalling here. Miller is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Houle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Miller has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The strikes coming from Miller are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Houle defending against the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on Miller's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Miller throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Miller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Houle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Miller throwing strikes but Houle manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houle trying to control the position but Miller is working away.
Miller tries to bench press Houle off him but Houle keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houle trying to control the position but Miller is working away.

Houle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miller has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Houle prevents Miller from escaping the position.
Miller is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Houle wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Houle is trying to get an arm triangle but Miller is defending well.
Miller is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Houle has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Houle remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Houle wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
Miller is looking to reverse the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Houle tries for a kimura but Miller is defending well.

Houle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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 Devin Houle will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Houle 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 Houle off to one side.
Houle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Houle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Houle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Houle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miller.
Miller pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Houle back to the cage. Miller follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Devin Houle has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller scores with a hook.

Miller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Houle to the ground. Miller is now in Houle's guard.

Miller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miller trying to control but Houle is working from the bottom.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Houle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well.

Houle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Houle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Miller lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Houle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Houle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Houle 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 taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses.
Miller trying to control but Houle is working from the bottom.
Miller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Houle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miller postures up in Houle's guard and throws a big left but Houle blocks it.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Houle is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Houle trying to control the position.
Houle keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller stands and throws Houle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Miller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Devin Houle's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Houle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Houle shoots in looking for a takedown but Miller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Houle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Houle shoots in for a double leg but Miller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miller takes a swing at Houle's ribcage but misses.
Miller pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Houle back to the cage. Miller follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Miller throws a series of punches but Houle moves out of range.
Jason Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Houle has his takedown stuffed
and Miller counters with a low kick, right behind Houle 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Houle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.

Oooh a lovely combination from Miller sends Houle down but not out. Miller dives into side control looking to finish.

Houle is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Houle is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Miller! That's hurt Houle! Will he recover? Miller fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Miller!
Jason Miller managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Merciless Gladiators, into his post fight interview.