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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis Atkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marvin Miller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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279 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francis Atkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marvin Miller!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller shoots in and drives through. Atkins sprawls well.
Atkins leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top.
It looks like Francis Atkins has been cut.
Atkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
Atkins jumps guard and drags Miller to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Atkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miller defends it easily.
Atkins has Miller pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wants to pass to mount but Atkins is defending the position.
Atkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miller is working away from the top position though.
Miller is working for a kimura here but Atkins manages to reverse the position and he's now in Miller's guard.
Atkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miller wants to improve his position but instead Atkins has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller striking from the bottom.
Atkins throwing shots but Miller is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miller can do anything to dispel that myth.
Atkins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Miller flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Miller trying to get back to full guard but Atkins takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Miller is looking to improve his position but Atkins isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkins controlling from the full mount.
Miller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Miller prevents Atkins from taking his back.
Atkins controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Atkins controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkins is looking to work his way around to Miller's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Atkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francis Atkins's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Atkins misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Miller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Atkins drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miller seems keen to control Atkins's posture.
Miller wants to improve his position but instead Atkins has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Atkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wants to get back to his feet.
Miller wants to improve his position but Atkins is controlling well.
Atkins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Atkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Miller looks for a takedown but Atkins sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Atkins counters with a left and a right that stings Miller.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Atkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller, which made it look bad.
Atkins misses with a two punch combination.
Atkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Miller counters with a left and a right that stings Atkins.
Miller shoots in and drives through. Atkins sprawls well.
Francis Atkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marvin Miller.
Miller has managed to clinch.
Atkins has Miller pressed against the cage.
Atkins gets control of Miller's arms and successfully pulls guard. Atkins will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Miller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Atkins is on top in guard.
Atkins really is a fat lump.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Atkins controls the pace.
Atkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miller is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
Miller is trying to keep Atkins in close.
Atkins gets to his feet. Miller looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Atkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Atkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Atkins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Atkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Atkins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Francis Atkins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Atkins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Atkins decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Some wild striking there from Atkins.
Atkins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Marvin Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Atkins swivels and escapes.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atkins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Miller.
Atkins goes for a double leg but Miller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Miller continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Miller uses from the top position.
Miller tries to stand but Atkins is controlling from the bottom.
Atkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Miller is fighting to break Atkins's control of his arms but Atkins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Francis Atkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller is looking to advance position but Atkins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Atkins cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkins moves to take his opponent's back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Atkins lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkins scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Can Miller hold on?! Atkins is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkins slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Atkins is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Atkins lands strikes to the head.
Atkins lands punches and elbows.
Atkins scores with strikes from the back.
Miller is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Atkins is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Miller. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkins controlling the position well here. Miller rolled but Atkins kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Atkins is landing with strikes. Miller can't take much more of this.
Atkins has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Miller's body.
Miller turns into Atkins and is now in his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkins tries to strike from the bottom.
Marvin Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francis Atkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Atkins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Miller has Atkins in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francis Atkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Atkins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Atkins!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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