PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Chuck Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen renegade as his entrance music. Brock Miller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chuck Rua
vs
Miller

202 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
267 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lyoto Chuck Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Miller!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller blocks a head kick by Chuck Rua.
Chuck Rua throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.

Miller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Chuck Rua.
Chuck Rua striking off his back but it's not causing Miller any problems.
Chuck Rua wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him.
Chuck Rua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miller prevents Chuck Rua from getting back to his feet.
Miller with a nice head shot there.
Miller wants to control from the top but Chuck Rua keeps moving.
Miller might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chuck Rua kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chuck Rua looking to control.
Miller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Chuck Rua.
Chuck Rua is working hard here to advance position.
Chuck Rua looking to control.
Chuck Rua is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Miller is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chuck Rua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chuck Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Miller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chuck Rua sprawls well initially but Miller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chuck Rua is breathing heavily.
Chuck Rua is looking to control Miller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chuck Rua avoid being mounted?
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chuck Rua defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to get back to his feet.
Chuck Rua trying to control from the bottom.
Chuck Rua tries to kick Miller off but Miller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller working over Chuck Rua with some ground and pound. Chuck Rua looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chuck Rua wants to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Miller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Miller is thwarting Chuck Rua's attempts to control the position.
Miller is nestled in close to Chuck Rua, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chuck Rua manages to get to full guard.
Chuck Rua is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miller is controlling him.
Miller trying to control but Chuck Rua is working from the bottom.
Chuck Rua is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miller is controlling him.
Miller postures up in Chuck Rua's guard and throws a big left but Chuck Rua blocks it.
Chuck Rua wants to sweep but no luck.
Chuck Rua trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miller blocks a head kick by Chuck Rua.
Chuck Rua lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Miller shoots in and bounces Chuck Rua off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chuck Rua wants to stand and escape but Miller is having none of it.
Chuck Rua keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller won't allow Chuck Rua to get back to his feet.
Miller lands a couple of elbows.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Chuck Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chuck Rua is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Miller dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Miller looks for a takedown but Chuck Rua sprawls well.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Chuck Rua sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miller on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chuck Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller avoids the head kick by Chuck Rua.
Chuck Rua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chuck Rua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chuck Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chuck Rua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lyoto Chuck Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chuck Rua tries a head kick but it misses.

Miller moves into range and clinches up with Chuck Rua.
Chuck Rua tries to stall but Miller uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chuck Rua missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chuck Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms.
Miller throws an elbow but it misses.
Chuck Rua misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller takes a knee right on the jaw!

Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chuck Rua plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Miller decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Miller prevents Chuck Rua from improving his position.
Miller winds up and cracks Chuck Rua with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chuck Rua is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miller's back!
Chuck Rua missing with strikes.
Miller tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Miller tries to reverse the position but Chuck Rua maintains control.
Miller bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Chuck Rua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Chuck Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chuck Rua holds on and takes a little breather.
Chuck Rua manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chuck Rua has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Miller is proving hard to escape from.
Chuck Rua stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Chuck Rua tries to stand but Miller is controlling from the bottom.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Chuck Rua is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuck Rua is looking to stand up but Miller won't let him.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Chuck Rua is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chuck Rua trying to stand up but can't free himself from Miller's guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Miller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chuck Rua swinging wilding here.
Miller scores with a three punch combo!
Miller looks for a takedown but Chuck Rua sprawls well.
Lyoto Chuck Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Miller.

Miller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Miller lands in his opponent's guard.
Chuck Rua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuck Rua keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Chuck Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller being controlled here momentarily.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chuck Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chuck Rua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chuck Rua looking for a sweep. Not yet Chuck Rua, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brock Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Chuck Rua throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Chuck Rua throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Miller counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Chuck Rua!
Miller wants to control the pace but Chuck Rua is squirming around nicely.
Chuck Rua keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chuck Rua wants to hold on but Miller pushes him away.
Chuck Rua is looking to improve his position but Miller isn't that keen on the idea.
Miller tries to control but Chuck Rua wriggling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuck Rua manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Miller stands up out of the half guard.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chuck Rua closes the distance looking to clinch

and Miller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chuck Rua's guard.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Chuck Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chuck Rua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chuck Rua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Chuck Rua not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lyoto Chuck Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chuck Rua is looking for a triangle but Miller pushes his legs off easily.
Miller won't allow Chuck Rua to get back to his feet.
Chuck Rua working a defensive guard here.
Chuck Rua is really struggling to control Miller but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Chuck Rua is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miller prevents Chuck Rua from getting back to his feet.
Chuck Rua keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Chuck Rua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
Chuck Rua trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chuck Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chuck Rua wants to sweep but no luck.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chuck Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Chuck Rua sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lyoto Chuck Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Miller.
Chuck Rua throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Chuck Rua sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chuck Rua regains full guard. Nicely done.
Miller looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Miller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chuck Rua wants to stand and escape but Miller is having none of it.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chuck Rua wants to get back to his feet but Miller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Chuck Rua working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Chuck Rua sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Miller darts in and clinches Chuck Rua up against the cage.
Chuck Rua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brock Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chuck Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
A right hand to the body from Miller.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Miller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Miller!