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Event:
SP ICON: Back to Reality
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Mill sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Mill to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mill stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Mill from controlling successfully.
Mill sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Johnson is controlling Mill's trapped leg to prevent Mill from advancing to side control.
Mill tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to control but Mill is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Mill works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Johnson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at ICON TOP TEAM that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Johnson seems keen to control Mill's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mill looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mill wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson passes into half guard.
Mill tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.#T2#
Mill tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Johnson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Johnson controlling the pace for now. #T3##SUB#
Johnson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Mill has given up his back. Will we see Johnson going for some submissions?
Johnson controlling the position well here. Mill rolled but Johnson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mill is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Johnson has managed to slip his arm under Mill's chin. This could be all over... yep, Mill is tapping out! Submission win for Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Johnson!
Our winner, Anthony Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
ROTR Semi Finals - 265lbs
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Zalac turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zalac scores with a punch to the head.
Mill with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zalac to score with a decent uppercut.
Zalac lunges at Mill with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mill's hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mill shoots in for a double leg but Zalac sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zalac digs a good hook to Mill's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zalac. That's going to slow Mill down.
Zalac stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zalac wants it to stay on the feet.
Mill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mill misses with a takedown
and Zalac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alen Zalac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Mill.#TD2#
Mill closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zalac is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MM eh Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mill is staying tight to Zalac's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Mill might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mill tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Zalac wants to control but Mill postures up.
Mill advances nicely into full mount.
Zalac is squirming around, avoiding Mill's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Mill looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Zalac wants to hold on but Mill pushes him away.#SUB2#
Mill is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Zalac has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Zalac!
Mill wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Mill bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zalac's guard. #REVB#
Mill wants to control from the top but Zalac keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mill is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zalac is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zalac has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Zalac is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zalac content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Mill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zalac defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zalac is working Mill over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Zalac working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mill lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mill prevents Zalac from getting back to his feet.
Mill wants to control from the top but Zalac keeps moving. #SUB#
Zalac is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mill is aware though and is defending well.
Zalac is breathing heavily.
Zalac keeping full guard, as Mill tries to pass. #ES#
Zalac is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Zalac has had enough of the clinch but Mill keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Mill is trying to pull guard but Zalac has him pressed against the cage.
Zalac is looking to control Mill's arms but Mill gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zalac has his back to the cage.
Zalac tries to break the clinch but Mill is controlling the position.
Mill has Zalac pressed against the cage, preventing Zalac from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zalac tries to circle away but Mill has him pinned against the cage.
Mill tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zalac smiles and moves away.
Mill tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zalac defends well and Mill ends up having to push Zalac into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zalac looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zalac displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mill.
Zalac smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mill leaves Zalac with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alen Zalac dominated that round.
That's time! Zalac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Zalac gets the takedown into side control.
Zalac scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mill tries to improve position but can't.
Mill gets back to half guard.
Mill moves into full guard.
Zalac is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zalac is one step ahead there.
Mill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zalac manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Zalac is trying to keep Mill in close.
#T1#
Mill's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zalac can't keep his opponent in guard - Mill advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mill wants to take a breather but Zalac is having none of it.
Alen Zalac overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Mill wants to work for an arm triangle but Zalac is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zalac is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Zalac is defending against the submission attempts here by Mill.
Mill works his foot free and advances to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2##SUB2#
Mill working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Mill has hold of Zalac's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zalac manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mill trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zalac tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mill looking to control but Zalac is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Mill moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Mill has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Zalac is defending well but eventually Mill manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Zalac has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Mill!
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Event:
SP ICON 2.0: ROTR - 205 rd 1
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Macleod gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mill to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mill looking to pass the guard.
Mill won't allow Macleod to sweep him here.
Mill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macleod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macleod looking for a sweep. Not yet Macleod, not yet.
Mill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macleod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macleod wants to stand but Mill is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Macleod definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mill forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Mill tries to pass to full mount but Macleod defends it.
Macleod is staying active underneath Mill, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mill is looking to advance position but Macleod won't allow it.
Mill moves into full mount! Macleod won't be happy about that!
Mill trying to control but Macleod is having none of it. #SUB2#
Mill swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Macleod is now in Mill's guard. A big mistake from Mill there, giving up the dominant position!
Macleod trying to control the position from guard on top but Mill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Macleod wants to pass the guard but Mill is keeping the position.
Mill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Macleod trying to control the position from guard on top but Mill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macleod content to stall in guard here.
Mill thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mill wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Macleod trying to control the position from guard on top but Mill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mill is looking to sweep but instead, Macleod has passed into half guard.
Macleod trying to control from half guard but Mill is working away.
Mill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Macleod lands a nice short elbow.
Mill wants to get back to full guard.
Mill keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Macleod is controlling the pace.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Macleod postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Mill to stand up.
Duncan Macleod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Macleod appears to be looking for a big counter.
Macleod feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mill's calf.
Macleod scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Macleod throws a series of punches but Mill avoids them all with ease.
Macleod lands with a slapping head kick.
Mill takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD2#
Mill shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Macleod manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Macleod keeping full guard, as Mill tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mill preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Macleod dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Mill throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Macleod was covering up waiting for the punch and Mill finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mill content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Mill is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Macleod is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Macleod has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Mill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Macleod manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Macleod keeping moving, preventing Mill from controlling successfully. #T1#
Mill prevents Macleod from getting back to his feet.
Mill passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Macleod wants to control but Mill postures up.#SUB2#
Mill goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Macleod has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mill but great work by Macleod.
Mill sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mill is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SU#
Macleod stands up and beckons Mill to join him on the feet.
Mill takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Macleod lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Macleod throws a nice head kick!
Macleod throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macleod looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Macleod is fending him off so far but Mill persists. Nope, Macleod circles away and we're back to standing.
Mill dives in and grabs Macleod's left leg, looking for a takedown. Macleod pushes down on Mill's head and hops out.
Macleod lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mill's sensitive parts.
Macleod lands a head kick!
Kyle Mill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mill takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mill is breathing heavily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Macleod. Mill shrugs it off though. #TD2#
Mill shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Macleod is trying to defend but Mill finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Macleod makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3##KD#
Macleod lands a big head kick that sends Mill tumbling to the mat! Macleod takes a step backwards and waves Mill back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Mill is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kyle Mill has been cut.
Macleod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mill can do to turn this around?#KD#
Macleod lands a big head kick that sends Mill tumbling to the mat! Macleod takes a step backwards and waves Mill back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mill is still on wobbly legs! Can Macleod finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macleod feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Mill collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Duncan Macleod!
A relieved looking Duncan Macleod thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 704 Round 3
Date: Dec 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Mill with a poor takedown
and Del Mar counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Kyle Mill has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Del Mar as Mill shoots in.
Del Mar lands a nice shot to the body.
Mill doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Del Mar counters with a straight right hand.
Ricky Del Mar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Mill.#KD#
Del Mar lands a big uppercut and Mill crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mill looks OK. Del Mar waves Mill back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Mar drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Mill's head, knocking him out cold! Del Mar is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Del Mar!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 704 Round 2
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Nastanovich shoots in for a takedown but Mill shows good takedown defense.
Mill takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nastanovich but Nastanovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nastanovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mill.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Mill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mill leaves Nastanovich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nastanovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nastanovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nastanovich as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nastanovich dives in and grabs Mill's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mill pushes down on Nastanovich's head and hops out.#TD2#
Nastanovich gets a takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Nastanovich there. #T1#
Nastanovich prevents Mill from improving his position.
Nastanovich scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mill is trying to get back to full guard.
Mill slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nastanovich wants to control from the top but Mill keeps moving.
Nastanovich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nastanovich won't allow Mill to sweep him here. #SUB#
Mill is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Nastanovich rolls with it to try and escape but Mill cranks on the arm and Nastanovich is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Mill!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 704 Round 1
Date: Nov 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Ring lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ring counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ring connects with a crisp jab. #T1##TD#
Mill shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ring's guard.#ES2#
Ring pushes Mill off and gets back to his feet.
Ring scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Mill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Ring counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mill! Ring lets Mill back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ken Ring is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ring misses with a two punch combination.
Mill appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3##TD#
Mill scores with a takedown into Ring's guard.
Ring is looking to stand up but Mill isn't so interested in that idea.
Mill passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ring is pushing Mill's head away, looking to escape. Mill manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Mill has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ring is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mill yanks on the arm and Ring is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mill.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyle Mill!
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