PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mujo Ibrahimovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mayhem Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by LL-cool J - Mama said knock you out. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ibrahimovic
vs
Miller

180 cm
20
213 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

186 cm
23
201 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mujo Ibrahimovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mayhem Miller!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Ibrahimovic which made him look bad.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Ibrahimovic throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ibrahimovic as he avoids it easily.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ibrahimovic misses with a wild combination.
Miller scores with a nice right hand.
Ibrahimovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Ibrahimovic swinging wilding here.
Ibrahimovic stuffs the takedown.
Mujo Ibrahimovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mayhem Miller.
Nice takedown defense from Ibrahimovic. No joy for Miller on that attempt.

Ibrahimovic has closed the distance and engaged Miller in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Ibrahimovic breaks from the clinch.
Miller tries to clinch
and Ibrahimovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ibrahimovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Ibrahimovic.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt
and Ibrahimovic counters with a one-two to the body.
Miller looks gassed!
Ibrahimovic misses with a series of wild punches.

Ibrahimovic clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage.
Ibrahimovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks.
Miller stalls.

Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!

Ibrahimovic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Miller sprawls well initially but Ibrahimovic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic 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.

Ibrahimovic postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Miller to stand up.

Ibrahimovic moves into range and clinches up with Miller.
Ibrahimovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Miller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Miller lands a nice knee to the body.
Ibrahimovic pressing his opponent against the cage.
Miller keeps control of Ibrahimovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Ibrahimovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ibrahimovic lands a lovely overhand right.

Ibrahimovic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ibrahimovic working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ibrahimovic stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ibrahimovic tries to clinch up
and Miller counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Miller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Ibrahimovic has double underhooks.

Ibrahimovic manages to break the clinch.
Ibrahimovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ibrahimovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ibrahimovic throws a combination. Miller tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Mayhem Miller has been cut.

Ibrahimovic scores with a takedown into Miller's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahimovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller controls Ibrahimovic momentarily but Ibrahimovic frees himself.
Ibrahimovic won't allow Miller to get back to his feet.
Ibrahimovic cracks Miller with a solid left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller is looking to stand up but Ibrahimovic isn't so interested in that idea.
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mujo Ibrahimovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mayhem Miller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Danga de danga de dang - Ibrahimovic scores with a four punch combination!

Miller rushes Ibrahimovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Ibrahimovic breaks the clinch.
Ibrahimovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller takes one to the chin there.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Ibrahimovic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miller won't be happy with that.

Ibrahimovic decides to stand back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ibrahimovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miller, pushing him back against the cage.
Miller tries to break the clinch but Ibrahimovic is controlling the position.
Ibrahimovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.

Ibrahimovic manages to break the clinch.
Miller is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ibrahimovic is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Miller.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ibrahimovic throws a left and a right that both miss

and Miller counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miller.
Ibrahimovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.

Ibrahimovic pushes Miller off and scrambles back to his feet.

Ibrahimovic rushes Miller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miller looking to slow down the pace here.
Ibrahimovic stalling.
Miller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ibrahimovic is trying to break free.
Ibrahimovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body.
Miller lands a knee to the body.

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.
Ibrahimovic keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ibrahimovic gets underhooks to prevent Miller's takedown attempt.

Ibrahimovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibrahimovic throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ibrahimovic.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.

Ibrahimovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Miller pulls Ibrahimovic in close to his closed guard and prevents Ibrahimovic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ibrahimovic prevents Miller from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Miller pushes Ibrahimovic off and gets back to his feet.
Ibrahimovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Ibrahimovic misses with a two punch combination.

Ibrahimovic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Miller pushes Ibrahimovic off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a takedown

and Ibrahimovic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miller won't be happy with that.
Mujo Ibrahimovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mayhem Miller.
Miller looks to move to half guard but instead Ibrahimovic has passed into mount! Damn!
Miller tries to lock up and control but Ibrahimovic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miller squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ibrahimovic jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Miller manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ibrahimovic trying to control the position but Miller is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mujo Ibrahimovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mayhem Miller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Miller misses with a takedown attempt

and Ibrahimovic counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Miller gets full guard.

Miller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Ibrahimovic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Miller closes the distance looking to clinch

and Ibrahimovic counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ibrahimovic tries to break the clinch but Miller is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Ibrahimovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miller prevents Ibrahimovic from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ibrahimovic manages to break the clinch.

Ibrahimovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ibrahimovic wants to break free but Miller has control.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ibrahimovic is working for takedown but Miller is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miller prevents the takedown attempt.
Miller pushes Ibrahimovic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ibrahimovic avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Miller lands an elbow that stopped Ibrahimovic in his tracks for a moment.
Miller is looking to control Ibrahimovic's arms but Ibrahimovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miller has his back to the cage.

Miller breaks the clinch.
Mujo Ibrahimovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller tries to clinch up
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two 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.
Ibrahimovic tries to clinch up

and Miller counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ibrahimovic!
Ibrahimovic is trying to reverse the position but instead Miller has taken his back - oops!
Miller biding his time, controlling Ibrahimovic.
Miller trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is controlling the position but Ibrahimovic somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.

Ibrahimovic pushes Miller off and gets back to his feet.
Ibrahimovic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Miller with a poor takedown
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mayhem Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Ibrahimovic drives through and clinches with Miller against the cage.

Ibrahimovic manages to break the clinch.
Miller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ibrahimovic counters with a three punch combo that has Miller backing up. Miller nods at Ibrahimovic to acknowledge the strikes.
Mujo Ibrahimovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mayhem Miller.
Ibrahimovic tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.

Miller gets the takedown into side control.

Miller decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ibrahimovic to his feet.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ibrahimovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Ibrahimovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mujo Ibrahimovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ibrahimovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Miller unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ibrahimovic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mujo Ibrahimovic.
Well Ibrahimovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mujo Ibrahimovic!