PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between David Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janko Krnjak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Rohff - Dirty Hous'. Janko Krnjak told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Miller
vs
Krnjak

172 cm
21
147 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Hell's Balls Recovery
[†CoE†]Terror-Trition 155Q[†CoE†]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Janko Krnjak!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Krnjak shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Miller napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Krnjak.
Krnjak sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Miller is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Miller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miller is pressing down on Krnjak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Krnjak seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Krnjak looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Krnjak has wrist control.
Krnjak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Krnjak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
Krnjak is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
Miller pushing down on Krnjak's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Miller tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Krnjak trying to control from the bottom.

Miller is trying to work for a kimura but Krnjak is defending well.
Miller is thwarting Krnjak's attempts to control the position.
Krnjak should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

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.
Krnjak wants to get back to his feet.
Krnjak is looking to improve his position.
Miller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krnjak's head.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Miller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Krnjak slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Krnjak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Krnjak throws a low kick but Miller avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krnjak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Krnjak drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Krnjak wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Krnjak is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miller is controlling Krnjak's posture.
Krnjak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krnjak wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Miller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krnjak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krnjak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Krnjak advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Janko Krnjak will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Miller clinches but Krnjak breaks the clinch

so Krnjak counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Krnjak trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller seems keen to control Krnjak's posture.
Miller working a defensive guard here.
Miller pulls Krnjak in close to prevent any damage.
Krnjak looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krnjak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Krnjak.
Miller pushing down on Krnjak's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Krnjak is breathing heavily.
Miller is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miller throwing strikes but Krnjak uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Krnjak is not content to let Miller control the position.
Krnjak wants to get back to full guard.

Miller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Krnjak sees it coming and defends easily.

Miller is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Krnjak is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Miller!