Post by The Texas Rattlesnakes on Jan 26, 2018 16:28:40 GMT -5
Jim Miller looks very relaxed.
Rafael dos Anjos is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is the referee.
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Round 1
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Jim Miller and Rafael dos Anjos touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Dos Anjos wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rafael dos Anjos fakes a punch to Jim Miller ribs and the tries to trip him
Jim Miller loses balance and goes to the ground
*****Rafael dos Anjos has broken the record of most damage cause by a single attack
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Miller
Miller measures the resilience of Dos Anjos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Dos Anjos's side.
*****Jim Miller has broken the record of most damage cause by a single attack
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Miller
Dos Anjos tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rafael dos Anjos fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Miller
As the fight continues it seems that Jim Miller is taking the best of the fight.
Miller measures the resilience of Dos Anjos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Dos Anjos's side.
*****Jim Miller has broken the record of most damage cause by a single attack
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Miller
Rafael dos Anjos aggressively and repeatedly punches Miller.
Good job by Miller blocking and slipping the blows.
Miller is trying to counter now!
Jim Miller attempts to move to full guard
Jim Miller manages to switch to full guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Miller
Dos Anjos tries to improve position.
Miller adjusts and closes his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Miller
Rafael dos Anjos tries to better his position on the ground...
Dos Anjos breaks the closed guard of Jim Miller and moves to half guard
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Jim Miller
Dos Anjos breaths deeply while on the ground
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller attempts to trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard.
Jim Miller manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Miller
Miller is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Miller tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He is not able to do it
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Miller
Dos Anjos is in open guard over Miller... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Miller rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Jim Miller to fight back!
Miller attempts a triangle from bottom! Rafael dos Anjos slips out. Miller quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rafael dos Anjos slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
the referee halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jim Miller can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jim Miller tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dos Anjos won't budge, forcing Miller to pull guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Miller
Miller measures the resilience of Dos Anjos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Dos Anjos blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Miller clumsily fails here and it's time for Rafael dos Anjos to fight back!
Dos Anjos use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to turn into his oponent...
Rafael dos Anjos tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Miller scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A right hand from Rafael dos Anjos
makes Miller stumble back!
*****Rafael dos Anjos has broken the record of most damage cause by a single attack
Dos Anjos looks to be in very good shape.
Miller follows Rafael dos Anjos
only to get counter punched in a big way! Miller needs to stop playing Rafael dos Anjos's game or he'll get knocked out!
Jim Miller throws a combo
Rafael dos Anjos ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Miller swings again, only to get countered once more! Miller is looking bad here!
Miller is holding Rafael dos Anjos's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rafael dos Anjos shows great balance while pushing away Jim Miller
Dos Anjos is trying to counter now!
Rafael dos Anjos is opening up on Miller and raining down combinations!
Miller's corner looks worried!
*****Rafael dos Anjos has broken the record of most damage cause by a single attack
Miller steps backwards away from Rafael dos Anjos. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Dos Anjos decides to launch some tentative punches
Rafael dos Anjos takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Jim Miller and Dos Anjos engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rafael dos Anjos is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Jim Miller launches a body shot
Dos Anjos dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Dos Anjos looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jim Miller's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Brutal combination from Rafael dos Anjos!
Miller is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Miller's Chin is beginning to swell
Miller has a small cut in his Chin
Dos Anjos is holding Jim Miller's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jim Miller loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller attempts to trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard.
Jim Miller manages to switch to half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Miller
Jim Miller launches a few punches to Dos Anjos's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Dos Anjos tries to cover his face,
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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A furious flurry of punches from Rafael dos Anjos
puts Miller in a world of hurt!
Jim Miller tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dos Anjos is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jim Miller is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Miller blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Miller sits over his knees and pushes away Dos Anjos's leg!
Dos Anjos closes his legs around Jim Miller's leg. Miller is not able to move away now!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Jim Miller is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos works on the ground with his fingers over Miller's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
the referee didn't see the foul!
Jim Miller is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Miller tries to open up Rafael dos Anjos's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Dos Anjos in the side of the head
Jim Miller is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Miller launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rafael dos Anjos is not able to stop Dos Anjos ground skills and Jim Miller moves to side mount!
Jim Miller is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Jim Miller in his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos manages to switch to full guard.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Jim Miller tries to pass to half guard...
Rafael dos Anjos can't prevent his opponent from passing. Miller looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Jim Miller is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Miller blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Dos Anjos misses a step and Jim Miller sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miller tries to get a side mount...
Dos Anjos wraps his leg around Jim Miller leg and prevents him from moving.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Miller launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Miller is countered by Rafael dos Anjos.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Jim Miller is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jim Miller realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dos Anjos misses a step and Jim Miller sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miller opts to jump inside Dos Anjos's guard.
Dos Anjos didn't see that coming. Jim Miller is in open guard over Dos Anjos now.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Miller moves on the ground
Jim Miller moves to side mount
Jim Miller is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos measures the resilience of Miller's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Miller blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
the referee has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dos Anjos steps backwards away from Jim Miller. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Dos Anjos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jim Miller didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Miller
Rafael dos Anjos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Miller is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Jim Miller looks to counter!
Miller tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He is not able to do it
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Miller
Dos Anjos tries to move to full mount
Dos Anjos succeeds
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Jim Miller
Dos Anjos goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Miller struggles to free himself
Jim Miller breaks the lock and pushes away Rafael dos Anjos, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
the referee halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Rafael dos Anjos and Miller engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Rafael dos Anjos fakes a move and moves laterally.
Nice punch by Rafael dos Anjos
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on Jim Miller's Left eye
Dos Anjos wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miller tries to take Rafael dos Anjos down... Dos Anjos stumbles backwards and Jim Miller launches a few punches...
Rafael dos Anjos dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Dos Anjos tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dos Anjos tries to take Jim Miller down... Miller stumbles backwards and Rafael dos Anjos launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Miller's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Jim Miller fakes a punch to Rafael dos Anjos ribs and the tries to trip him
Rafael dos Anjos loses balance and goes to the ground
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Miller is in closed guard... Dos Anjos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jim Miller!
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Jim Miller
Rafael dos Anjos aggressively and repeatedly punches Miller.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard...
Jim Miller moves to half guard.
the referee separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Rafael dos Anjos, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Rafael dos Anjos and Miller engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Rafael dos Anjos and Miller engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rafael dos Anjos is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Miller throws a lazy kick
Dos Anjos dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Rafael dos Anjos shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jim Miller is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Dos Anjos into his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Miller
Dos Anjos tries to escape from the closed guard
Dos Anjos succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Miller
Rafael dos Anjos is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Rafael dos Anjos tries to pass to half guard...
Jim Miller can't prevent his opponent from passing. Dos Anjos looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Miller
Rafael dos Anjos tries to free his leg
Rafael dos Anjos uses some of his skill by jumping out of Miller's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Jim Miller
Dos Anjos tries to move to full mount!
Miller won't allow him to take this position easily.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Jim Miller
Rafael dos Anjos was tooling Jim Miller for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jim Miller lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Miller tries to show some ground skills
Dos Anjos uses his strength to keep Dos Anjos at a disadvantage
Miller misses a step and Rafael dos Anjos sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dos Anjos tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Jim Miller
Rafael dos Anjos tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Miller is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Jim Miller
Miller measures the resilience of Dos Anjos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Dos Anjos blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Rafael dos Anjos looks to counter!
Rafael dos Anjos tries to better his position on the ground...
Dos Anjos is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Jim Miller
Dos Anjos goes for an armbar!
Jim Miller breaks the lock and pushes away Rafael dos Anjos, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
the referee halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos moves forward looking for some grappling action
Dos Anjos has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dos Anjos gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Dos Anjos gets hold of a leg and trips Miller to the mat!
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Miller
Rafael dos Anjos tries to pass Jim Miller's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Miller
Rafael dos Anjos tries to pass Jim Miller's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Jim Miller
Dos Anjos steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Jim Miller tries to turn away and scramble out. Rafael dos Anjos takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Jim Miller spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miller decides to launch some tentative punches
Jim Miller takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Miller begins to launch a barrage of punches over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos is smart enough to duck backwards
Poorly executed technique. Rafael dos Anjos looks to counter!
Dos Anjos throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Miller fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dos Anjos sprawls and remains on his feet.
Dos Anjos has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Rafael dos Anjos takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Jim Miller leans forwards and tries to grapple with Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Jim Miller gets sloppy and Rafael dos Anjos tries to take advantage...
Dos Anjos feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
*****Rafael dos Anjos has broken the record of most damage cause by a single attack
Miller's Chin is beginning to swell
Jim Miller seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rafael dos Anjos!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Dos Anjos feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Jim Miller seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rafael dos Anjos!
Terrible one sided match... Miller was not ready to fight a fighter of Rafael dos Anjos caliber.
Miller moves forward looking for some action
Rafael dos Anjos doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Rafael dos Anjos shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jim Miller is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Dos Anjos into his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Miller
Dos Anjos breaths deeply while on the ground
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Miller
Nice beating Rafael dos Anjos has received.
Dos Anjos struggles on the ground and tries to break Jim Miller's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos is in Miller open guard now
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Miller
Good looking punches from Rafael dos Anjos on the ground
They could take their toll on Miller.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Miller
Rafael dos Anjos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Miller is able to break the lock.
the referee tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Rafael dos Anjos launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Miller blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Jim Miller's cheek! Miller stumbles and the falls to the mat!
the referee halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The two exchange wildly
Dos Anjos is connecting with a few punches
Miller is holding Rafael dos Anjos's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rafael dos Anjos shows great balance while pushing away Jim Miller
Miller misses a step and Rafael dos Anjos sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rafael dos Anjos launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Miller blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Jim Miller's cheek! Miller stumbles and the falls to the mat!
*****Rafael dos Anjos has broken the record of most damage cause by a single attack
That punishment by Rafael dos Anjos has left Miller staggered! Rafael dos Anjos should try push forward now and finish this!
Dos Anjos is standing while Miller is on the ground on his back
Dos Anjos cartwheels towards Miller!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Jim Miller.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Jim Miller
Rafael dos Anjos looks to pass to mount...
Dos Anjos slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jim Miller.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Jim Miller
Rafael dos Anjos throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Miller breaks the lock showing some skills...
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Jim Miller
Rafael dos Anjos isolates Jim Miller's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Miller's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Miller struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Miller's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Miller's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Jim Miller is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Jim Miller
Miller is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Jim Miller tries to roll on the ground...
Dos Anjos knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Miller clumsily fails here and it's time for Rafael dos Anjos to fight back!
Miller tries to escape from the full mount...
Rafael dos Anjos is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Jim Miller
Dos Anjos tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Jim Miller
Dos Anjos suddenly holds Jim Miller's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Miller's eyes...
Crippling lock!
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Rafael dos Anjos appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
the referee breaks Rafael dos Anjos's lock! This is over! Miller didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Rafael dos Anjos by Submission (Armbar) at 2:01 Round 4
Statistics: Jim Miller
Punches 11/26 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 10/15 (67%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 571 s
Statistics: Rafael dos Anjos
Punches 42/56 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/15 (47%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 559 s
Jesus Christ... the first round was pretty even, but after that dos Anjos just took over and dominated the fuck out of him for the next four rounds. Miller fought round two, three, and four on about two bars of health, and he was taking a lot of damage. Props to him.
Rafael dos Anjos is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is the referee.
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Round 1
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Jim Miller and Rafael dos Anjos touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Dos Anjos wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rafael dos Anjos fakes a punch to Jim Miller ribs and the tries to trip him
Jim Miller loses balance and goes to the ground
*****Rafael dos Anjos has broken the record of most damage cause by a single attack
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Miller
Miller measures the resilience of Dos Anjos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Dos Anjos's side.
*****Jim Miller has broken the record of most damage cause by a single attack
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Miller
Dos Anjos tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rafael dos Anjos fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Miller
As the fight continues it seems that Jim Miller is taking the best of the fight.
Miller measures the resilience of Dos Anjos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Dos Anjos's side.
*****Jim Miller has broken the record of most damage cause by a single attack
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Miller
Rafael dos Anjos aggressively and repeatedly punches Miller.
Good job by Miller blocking and slipping the blows.
Miller is trying to counter now!
Jim Miller attempts to move to full guard
Jim Miller manages to switch to full guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Miller
Dos Anjos tries to improve position.
Miller adjusts and closes his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Miller
Rafael dos Anjos tries to better his position on the ground...
Dos Anjos breaks the closed guard of Jim Miller and moves to half guard
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Jim Miller
Dos Anjos breaths deeply while on the ground
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller attempts to trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard.
Jim Miller manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Miller
Miller is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Miller tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He is not able to do it
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Miller
Dos Anjos is in open guard over Miller... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Miller rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Jim Miller to fight back!
Miller attempts a triangle from bottom! Rafael dos Anjos slips out. Miller quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rafael dos Anjos slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
the referee halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jim Miller can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jim Miller tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dos Anjos won't budge, forcing Miller to pull guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Miller
Miller measures the resilience of Dos Anjos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Dos Anjos blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Miller clumsily fails here and it's time for Rafael dos Anjos to fight back!
Dos Anjos use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to turn into his oponent...
Rafael dos Anjos tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Miller scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A right hand from Rafael dos Anjos
makes Miller stumble back!
*****Rafael dos Anjos has broken the record of most damage cause by a single attack
Dos Anjos looks to be in very good shape.
Miller follows Rafael dos Anjos
only to get counter punched in a big way! Miller needs to stop playing Rafael dos Anjos's game or he'll get knocked out!
Jim Miller throws a combo
Rafael dos Anjos ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Miller swings again, only to get countered once more! Miller is looking bad here!
Miller is holding Rafael dos Anjos's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rafael dos Anjos shows great balance while pushing away Jim Miller
Dos Anjos is trying to counter now!
Rafael dos Anjos is opening up on Miller and raining down combinations!
Miller's corner looks worried!
*****Rafael dos Anjos has broken the record of most damage cause by a single attack
Miller steps backwards away from Rafael dos Anjos. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Dos Anjos decides to launch some tentative punches
Rafael dos Anjos takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Jim Miller and Dos Anjos engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rafael dos Anjos is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Jim Miller launches a body shot
Dos Anjos dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Dos Anjos looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jim Miller's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Brutal combination from Rafael dos Anjos!
Miller is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Miller's Chin is beginning to swell
Miller has a small cut in his Chin
Dos Anjos is holding Jim Miller's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jim Miller loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller attempts to trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard.
Jim Miller manages to switch to half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Miller
Jim Miller launches a few punches to Dos Anjos's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Dos Anjos tries to cover his face,
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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A furious flurry of punches from Rafael dos Anjos
puts Miller in a world of hurt!
Jim Miller tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dos Anjos is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jim Miller is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Miller blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Miller sits over his knees and pushes away Dos Anjos's leg!
Dos Anjos closes his legs around Jim Miller's leg. Miller is not able to move away now!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Jim Miller is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos works on the ground with his fingers over Miller's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
the referee didn't see the foul!
Jim Miller is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Miller tries to open up Rafael dos Anjos's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Dos Anjos in the side of the head
Jim Miller is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Miller launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rafael dos Anjos is not able to stop Dos Anjos ground skills and Jim Miller moves to side mount!
Jim Miller is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Jim Miller in his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos manages to switch to full guard.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Jim Miller tries to pass to half guard...
Rafael dos Anjos can't prevent his opponent from passing. Miller looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Jim Miller is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Miller blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Dos Anjos misses a step and Jim Miller sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miller tries to get a side mount...
Dos Anjos wraps his leg around Jim Miller leg and prevents him from moving.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Miller launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Miller is countered by Rafael dos Anjos.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Jim Miller is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jim Miller realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dos Anjos misses a step and Jim Miller sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miller opts to jump inside Dos Anjos's guard.
Dos Anjos didn't see that coming. Jim Miller is in open guard over Dos Anjos now.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Miller moves on the ground
Jim Miller moves to side mount
Jim Miller is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos measures the resilience of Miller's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Miller blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
the referee has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dos Anjos steps backwards away from Jim Miller. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Dos Anjos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jim Miller didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Miller
Rafael dos Anjos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Miller is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Jim Miller looks to counter!
Miller tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He is not able to do it
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Miller
Dos Anjos tries to move to full mount
Dos Anjos succeeds
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Jim Miller
Dos Anjos goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Miller struggles to free himself
Jim Miller breaks the lock and pushes away Rafael dos Anjos, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
the referee halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Rafael dos Anjos and Miller engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Rafael dos Anjos fakes a move and moves laterally.
Nice punch by Rafael dos Anjos
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on Jim Miller's Left eye
Dos Anjos wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miller tries to take Rafael dos Anjos down... Dos Anjos stumbles backwards and Jim Miller launches a few punches...
Rafael dos Anjos dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Dos Anjos tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dos Anjos tries to take Jim Miller down... Miller stumbles backwards and Rafael dos Anjos launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Miller's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Jim Miller fakes a punch to Rafael dos Anjos ribs and the tries to trip him
Rafael dos Anjos loses balance and goes to the ground
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Miller is in closed guard... Dos Anjos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jim Miller!
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Jim Miller
Rafael dos Anjos aggressively and repeatedly punches Miller.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard...
Jim Miller moves to half guard.
the referee separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Rafael dos Anjos, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Rafael dos Anjos and Miller engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Rafael dos Anjos and Miller engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rafael dos Anjos is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Miller throws a lazy kick
Dos Anjos dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Rafael dos Anjos shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jim Miller is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Dos Anjos into his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Miller
Dos Anjos tries to escape from the closed guard
Dos Anjos succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Miller
Rafael dos Anjos is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Rafael dos Anjos tries to pass to half guard...
Jim Miller can't prevent his opponent from passing. Dos Anjos looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Miller
Rafael dos Anjos tries to free his leg
Rafael dos Anjos uses some of his skill by jumping out of Miller's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Jim Miller
Dos Anjos tries to move to full mount!
Miller won't allow him to take this position easily.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Jim Miller
Rafael dos Anjos was tooling Jim Miller for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jim Miller lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Miller tries to show some ground skills
Dos Anjos uses his strength to keep Dos Anjos at a disadvantage
Miller misses a step and Rafael dos Anjos sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dos Anjos tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Jim Miller
Rafael dos Anjos tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Miller is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Jim Miller
Miller measures the resilience of Dos Anjos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Dos Anjos blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Rafael dos Anjos looks to counter!
Rafael dos Anjos tries to better his position on the ground...
Dos Anjos is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Jim Miller
Dos Anjos goes for an armbar!
Jim Miller breaks the lock and pushes away Rafael dos Anjos, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
the referee halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos moves forward looking for some grappling action
Dos Anjos has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dos Anjos gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Dos Anjos gets hold of a leg and trips Miller to the mat!
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Miller
Rafael dos Anjos tries to pass Jim Miller's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Miller
Rafael dos Anjos tries to pass Jim Miller's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Jim Miller
Dos Anjos steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Jim Miller tries to turn away and scramble out. Rafael dos Anjos takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Jim Miller spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miller decides to launch some tentative punches
Jim Miller takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Miller begins to launch a barrage of punches over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos is smart enough to duck backwards
Poorly executed technique. Rafael dos Anjos looks to counter!
Dos Anjos throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Miller fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dos Anjos sprawls and remains on his feet.
Dos Anjos has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Rafael dos Anjos takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Jim Miller leans forwards and tries to grapple with Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Jim Miller gets sloppy and Rafael dos Anjos tries to take advantage...
Dos Anjos feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
*****Rafael dos Anjos has broken the record of most damage cause by a single attack
Miller's Chin is beginning to swell
Jim Miller seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rafael dos Anjos!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Dos Anjos feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Jim Miller seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rafael dos Anjos!
Terrible one sided match... Miller was not ready to fight a fighter of Rafael dos Anjos caliber.
Miller moves forward looking for some action
Rafael dos Anjos doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Rafael dos Anjos shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jim Miller is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Dos Anjos into his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Miller
Dos Anjos breaths deeply while on the ground
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Miller
Nice beating Rafael dos Anjos has received.
Dos Anjos struggles on the ground and tries to break Jim Miller's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos is in Miller open guard now
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Miller
Good looking punches from Rafael dos Anjos on the ground
They could take their toll on Miller.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Miller
Rafael dos Anjos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Miller is able to break the lock.
the referee tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Rafael dos Anjos launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Miller blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Jim Miller's cheek! Miller stumbles and the falls to the mat!
the referee halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The two exchange wildly
Dos Anjos is connecting with a few punches
Miller is holding Rafael dos Anjos's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rafael dos Anjos shows great balance while pushing away Jim Miller
Miller misses a step and Rafael dos Anjos sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rafael dos Anjos launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Miller blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Jim Miller's cheek! Miller stumbles and the falls to the mat!
*****Rafael dos Anjos has broken the record of most damage cause by a single attack
That punishment by Rafael dos Anjos has left Miller staggered! Rafael dos Anjos should try push forward now and finish this!
Dos Anjos is standing while Miller is on the ground on his back
Dos Anjos cartwheels towards Miller!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Jim Miller.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Jim Miller
Rafael dos Anjos looks to pass to mount...
Dos Anjos slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jim Miller.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Jim Miller
Rafael dos Anjos throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Miller breaks the lock showing some skills...
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Jim Miller
Rafael dos Anjos isolates Jim Miller's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Miller's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Miller struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Miller's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Miller's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Jim Miller is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Jim Miller
Miller is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Jim Miller tries to roll on the ground...
Dos Anjos knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Miller clumsily fails here and it's time for Rafael dos Anjos to fight back!
Miller tries to escape from the full mount...
Rafael dos Anjos is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Jim Miller
Dos Anjos tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Jim Miller
Dos Anjos suddenly holds Jim Miller's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Miller's eyes...
Crippling lock!
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Rafael dos Anjos appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
the referee breaks Rafael dos Anjos's lock! This is over! Miller didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Rafael dos Anjos by Submission (Armbar) at 2:01 Round 4
Statistics: Jim Miller
Punches 11/26 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 10/15 (67%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 571 s
Statistics: Rafael dos Anjos
Punches 42/56 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/15 (47%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 559 s
Jesus Christ... the first round was pretty even, but after that dos Anjos just took over and dominated the fuck out of him for the next four rounds. Miller fought round two, three, and four on about two bars of health, and he was taking a lot of damage. Props to him.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!