PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Seagar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Miller might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nero Remix - Feel So Close. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Miller
vs
Seagar

181 cm
26
184 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Melvin Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Seagar!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Miller feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Miller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seagar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Seagar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller is looking to advance position but Seagar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Seagar avoids the attempt from Miller to control.
Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miller regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to roll over but Seagar keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
Seagar stops Miller from getting back to his feet.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Seagar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Seagar throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Miller to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seagar throws a strike but Miller rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seagar is keeping the position for now.
Miller trying to control but Seagar is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to advance position but Seagar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Seagar misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Seagar working the ground and pound effectively.
Seagar working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Miller slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.

Miller kicks off Seagar and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Miller looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Seagar!
Seagar tries to hold on but Miller postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Miller looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Miller gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Seagar tries to reverse the position but Miller maintains control.

Miller jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Seagar manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Miller is breathing heavily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seagar prevents Miller from improving position.

Miller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Seagar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Check out the look on Miller's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Miller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Seagar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Seagar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melvin Miller dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Miller dives in and scores a takedown into Seagar's guard.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seagar is keeping the position for now.
Seagar trying to control the position.
Miller trying to control but Seagar is working from the bottom.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller won't allow Seagar to sweep him here.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Seagar is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagar is trying to keep Miller in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Miller throws out a leg kick but Seagar moves out of range and Miller only half commits.
Melvin Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seagar shoots in looking for a takedown. Miller tries to sprawl out of it but Seagar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.

Miller clinches up against the cage.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seagar backwards.

Miller breaks the clinch.

Miller drops back, looking for a kneebar! Seagar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Seagar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Seagar!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to improve position but can't.
Seagar throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Seagar wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seagar working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagar lands a decent elbow from side control.
Miller is looking for a sweep.
Seagar misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Miller tries to escape but Seagar is in control.
Miller manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Seagar works his way into side control.
Melvin Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Seagar throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Seagar.
Miller takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Miller is trying to buck Seagar off.
Miller is not content to let Seagar control the position.
Miller is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Seagar off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melvin Miller dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Miller shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Seagar eats them both and turns towards Miller to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Seagar defends it nicely.
Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Seagar defends it nicely.
Seagar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Miller misses with the combination.
Seagar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miller avoids it really well and circles away.
Melvin Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Seagar avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Seagar or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller which made him look bad.
Seagar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Miller looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Miller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Seagar defends it well.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagar trying to control but Miller postures up.

Miller is working for a kimura but Seagar is defending it quite comfortably.
Miller prevents Seagar from improving his position.

Miller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Seagar defends it well.
Miller is looking to stall here but Seagar recovers full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to control but Seagar is working from the bottom.

Miller is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Seagar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Seagar has escaped and now he's on top!
Seagar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Miller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Seagar throws a strike but Miller rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Seagar keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seagar keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
John Seagar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seagar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Melvin Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Miller!
During a confident post fight interview, Melvin Miller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.