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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Petah Miller (ranked 3142 p4p, 389 weight class) and TIny T Rex (ranked 2727 p4p, 345 weight class). TIny T Rex acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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180 lbs
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174 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Petah Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TIny T Rex!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ron Honeybunn and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rex cracks Miller with a good jab.
Rex stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rex wants it to stay on the feet.
Rex shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miller pinned against the cage. Miller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rex throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Rex throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Miller was covering up waiting for the punch and Rex finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rex engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rex wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Rex loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rex trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rex is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
Rex throwing strikes but missing.
Miller 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.
Rex is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miller looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rex loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rex postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Miller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rex throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rex chips away with some ground and pound.
Miller is trying to control the position but Rex postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rex stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Rex's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rex with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rex postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rex connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miller. Miller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Miller enables Rex to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Miller manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rex postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rex advances to half guard.
Rex throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miller trying to control but Rex postures up.
Rex is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rex connects with a nice short shot to Miller's temple.
Rex is controlling the pace.
Miller is looking to control Rex's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miller avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rex not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rex not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rex throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miller is defending against the submission attempts here by Rex.
Rex working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miller tries to get out of the position.
Rex throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TIny T Rex dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rex misses with a two punch combination.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rex pinned against the cage. Rex gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rex tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Miller defends well and Rex ends up having to push Miller into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Miller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rex throws a combination that misses
and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petah Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rex shoots for a takedown but Miller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Rex with that takedown attempt.
Petah Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TIny T Rex.
Rex misses with a two punch combination.
Rex is breathing heavily.
Rex stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller shoots in and drives through. Rex sprawls well.
TIny T Rex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Miller as Rex shoots in.
Rex stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rex wants it to stay on the feet.
Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rex defends it nicely.
Rex throws a big shot that misses.
Miller shoots for a takedown but Rex saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rex looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rex trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to control the position.
Rex advances position into side control!
Rex thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rex is working Miller over with some ground and pound from side control.
Miller tries to escape but Rex is in control.
Rex has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller parries the strikes from Rex easily there. Rex is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Miller to escape.
Rex cracks Miller with a big right hand but Miller just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
Who's going to make the next move?
Miller on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Miller is not content to let Rex control the position.
Rex controlling the position from side mount.
Rex has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rex connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Miller some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miller takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rex working the body and head with strikes.
Rex looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Miller is avoiding damage well.
Miller is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rex asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rex throws an elbow but Miller slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rex lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rex working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rex in the domination position with Miller hanging on.
Miller is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TIny T Rex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Miller dives in and grabs Rex's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rex pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
Rex swings widly with a right hand
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like TIny T Rex has been cut.
Rex with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miller counters with a two punch combo.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Rex was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miller scores with a jab to the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petah Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rex changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Rex works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
Rex works to advance to full mount. Miller defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rex lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Miller hang on?
Rex landing strikes from the mount and Miller is in trouble!
Miller wants to hold on but Rex pushes him away.
The referee warns Miller that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rex has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Miller's face.
Rex raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rex wants to finish this one by submission but Miller is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rex.
Rex landing shots from mount.
Rex is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Miller can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rex with the ground and pound from mount.
Rex takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rex with the ground and pound from mount.
Miller defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rex.
Rex with the ground and pound from mount.
Rex scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The referee warns Miller that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Miller is in a horrible position here. Rex smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rex has hold of Miller's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Miller manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rex working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rex on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Miller looks a forlorn figure.
Miller is looking to get to half guard.
Rex lands a nice shot to the head.
TIny T Rex is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rex is landing with some decent strikes but Miller is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rex putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rex unloading with bombs!
Rex looking to control but Miller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petah Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to control but Rex is having none of it.
Rex lands a big elbow.
Rex controlling his opponent.
Rex lands a nice shot to the head.
Rex is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Miller can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rex with good strikes from the mount here!
Miller flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Rex looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that's the end of the fight!
TIny T Rex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rex has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TIny T Rex!
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