PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Junior Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Sebastiao Cardoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller's entrance music is Reggae Mix. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Miller
vs
Sebastiao Cardoso

185 cm
22
170 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

180 cm
26
180 lbs
4 - 4 - 2

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Sebastiao Cardoso!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing.
Cardoso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Miller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cardoso stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miller.
Miller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Junior Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardoso blocks a jab.
Cardoso fails to land the takedown.
A leg kick checked by Cardoso.
Cardoso moves away from the strike by Miller.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Cardoso is out of range.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller misses with a looping left.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardoso shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miller defends it nicely.
A big right from Miller misses.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Cardoso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller throws a right hand that Cardoso ducks under and follows up with a left that Cardoso also avoids with ease.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cardoso moves away.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller lands the left hand.
Miller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cardoso has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Cardoso bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cardoso wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miller, who protects the arm well.

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

Cardoso is trying to get an arm triangle but Miller is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cardoso is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Miller looks calm but he's in trouble here. Cardoso gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Miller is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Cardoso lets go of the hold and Miller can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anderson Sebastiao Cardoso!