PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Vegard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjorn Vegard has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Master Miles's chin.

Miles
vs
Vegard

190 cm
24
232 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

188 cm
24
245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Master Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjorn Vegard!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles shoots in but no luck this time.
Miles has a takedown stuffed.
Vegard leaves Miles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Miles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miles shoots in but Vegard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vegard throws a right hand that Miles ducks under and follows up with a left that Miles also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegard with a lazy takedown attempt

and Miles counters with a shoot takedown. Vegard fights it but they end up in guard.
Vegard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vegard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vegard 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 one minute gone in the round.
Miles passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Miles tries for a kimura but Vegard is defending well.

Miles tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Miles tries for a kimura but Vegard is defending well.
Vegard tries to escape but Miles is in control.

Miles tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegard is trying to get back to half guard.

Miles tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Miles has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vegard tries to buck Miles off but Miles is having none of it.

Miles looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Miles is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vegard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Miles is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegard is looking to regain half guard here but Miles keeps moving and retains side control.

Miles thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vegard is looking for a sweep.
Vegard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Miles working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Miles goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vegard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Miles's guard! Nice work there by Vegard!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vegard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vegard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vegard trying to control but Miles is working from the bottom.
Vegard passes Miles's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vegard tries to stand but can't do so whilst Miles controls his leg.
Vegard is trying to control. Miles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vegard wants to stand up but Miles has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Miles looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miles is trying to get back to full guard.
Vegard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Miles 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.

Vegard circles away from the clinch attempt.

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

Miles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vegard defends well.

Miles is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vegard trying to control but Miles is working from the bottom.
Vegard passes into half guard.
Vegard wants to take a breather but Miles is having none of it.

Miles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vegard pulls his head out easily.
Vegard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miles pushes Vegard off looking to stand but Vegard dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vegard is keen to just control but Miles is a slippery customer.

Miles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vegard pulls his head out easily.
Vegard tries to stand and escape but Miles is controlling the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vegard.
A combination from Vegard does no damage.
Vegard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Vegard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Miles's guard.
Vegard tries to free his leg and advance position but Miles is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegard landing some decent shots from guard.

Miles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vegard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Vegard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vegard has managed to get both his arms back between Miles's legs - danger averted.

Miles has his foot on Vegard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vegard works his way back into a safe position though.

Miles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vegard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vegard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miles's guard.
Vegard is looking to take a break and control but Miles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vegard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles is desperately trying to improve his position but Vegard has a good base and remains in mount.
Vegard trying to control but Miles is having none of it.
Miles keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miles is working hard here to advance position.
Vegard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miles is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vegard is landing with some decent strikes but Miles is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Miles sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Miles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vegard controlling the pace.
Vegard wants to control but Miles is keeping him busy.
Vegard wants to stand but Miles has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Vegard is pressing down on Miles's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miles is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Vegard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Miles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Miles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vegard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vegard with a poor takedown

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

Miles is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vegard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Miles working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Miles working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegard manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miles's best efforts.
Miles is pressing down on Vegard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vegard is holding on for now.

Miles is looking for a kimura here.

Miles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vegard is just riding it out for now. Miles eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miles is thwarting Vegard's attempts to control the position.
Vegard is looking to improve his position.

Vegard is defending against the submission attempts here by Miles.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vegard wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Vegard. No joy for Miles on that attempt.
Vegard misses with the body kick

and Miles counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vegard is looking to control Miles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vegard avoid being mounted?
Master Miles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Miles is looking for a kimura here.
Vegard trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Miles is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Miles is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vegard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miles.

Miles is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vegard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miles.
Vegard tries to get to full guard but Miles has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Master Miles showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miles has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Master Miles!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Master Miles!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Master Miles!

Master Miles wins by unanimous decision!