Post by The Sandmen on Jun 27, 2014 16:58:31 GMT -5
Michael Chiesa is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Jim Miller doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Chiesa and Miller move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Miller tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Miller is clinching with Chiesa.
Michael Chiesa tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Miller is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jim Miller tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Michael Chiesa
well done Chiesa falls hard on the mat
Miller is standing while Chiesa is on the ground on his back
Jim Miller steps back and allows Chiesa to get back to his feet.
Michael Chiesa is on his feet again.
Jim Miller goes with a looping right hand while Michael Chiesa jumps back and jabs
Miller only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Jim Miller shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chiesa is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Miller into his guard.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Chiesa
Miller tries to escape from closed guard...
Miller struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Jim Miller is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to close the guard.
Chiesa put Jim Miller in closed guard.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Chiesa
Chiesa measures the resilience of Miller's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Miller's side.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Chiesa
Miller tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jim Miller fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Jim Miller is in half guard over Chiesa
Jim Miller tries to pass Michael Chiesa's guard...
Jim Miller manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jim Miller is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Miller tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Jim Miller tries to better his position on the ground...
Michael Chiesa tries to roll on the ground...
Chiesa is trying to counter now!
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jim Miller doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Miller tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jim Miller controls the situation despite Michael Chiesa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Miller throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michael Chiesa
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chiesa's Left eye
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Jim Miller in his guard...
Michael Chiesa gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Miller tries to launch a few punches to Michael Chiesa
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Chiesa's defense
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Jim Miller throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Chiesa breaks the lock showing some skills...
Miller misses a step and Michael Chiesa sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chiesa tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Miller
Chiesa tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Jim Miller doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, Missouri) are cheering for the fighters.
Terrible one sided match... Chiesa was not ready to fight a fighter of Jim Miller caliber.
Miller steps backwards away from Michael Chiesa. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Some nice shots from Jim Miller
miss their mark.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Miller moves forward looking for some action
Jim Miller shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miller takes a break to breathe while holding Michael Chiesa.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Chiesa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miller sprawls and remains on his feet.
Jim Miller fakes a punch and launches himself over Chiesa!
Nice move by Miller who clinches and pushes Chiesa against the cage
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Miller tries to take Michael Chiesa down... Chiesa stumbles backwards and Jim Miller launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Chiesa's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Chiesa takes a break to breathe while holding Jim Miller.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Jim Miller shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chiesa is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Miller into his guard.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Miller's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Miller tries to cover his face,
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Chiesa
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Jim Miller work his BJJ game.
Miller tries to escape from the closed guard
Jim Miller any adventage in the ground.
Jim Miller gets sloppy and Michael Chiesa tries to take advantage...
Miller is in closed guard... Chiesa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jim Miller!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Lightning fast low kick from Miller!
Chiesa blocks that kick with his leg.
Chiesa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jim Miller didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Miller
Michael Chiesa is cooling the fight on the ground
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Miller
Miller tries to close his guard around Chiesa
He succeeds!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Miller
Chiesa works on the ground with his fingers over Miller's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti allows Miller time to recover... 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.
Miller launches a furious low kick!
Chiesa receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Lightning fast low kick from Chiesa!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Inside leg kick from Miller
that goes awry.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chiesa looks to counter!
Miller leads with a punch
Michael Chiesa evades but whiffs with a counter.
Jim Miller tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chiesa is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jim Miller is in open guard over Chiesa
Miller tries to jump to side mount.
Michael Chiesa jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Miller
Chiesa is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chiesa!
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Jim Miller sits high on Michael Chiesa's chest and pulls his leg underneath Chiesa's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Chiesa tries to roll out. He's too quick for Jim Miller and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Miller and it cost him top position.
Chiesa tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jim Miller doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Jim Miller positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Jim Miller is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Chiesa's abdomen
Crushing shot to Chiesa's body! He's holding his side
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Miller tries to open up Michael Chiesa's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Chiesa in the side of the head
Chiesa's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jim Miller pushes Michael Chiesa down and prevents his attempts to escape
Miller is trying to counter now!
Miller goes for an armbar!
Michael Chiesa breaks the lock and pushes away Jim Miller, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Michael Chiesa. 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 Scottrade Center (St. Louis, Missouri) are cheering for the fighters.
Michael Chiesa and Miller engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michael Chiesa is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Miller launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Chiesa's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Jim Miller for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Chiesa time to recover. Michael Chiesa seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Miller is holding Michael Chiesa's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chiesa loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chiesa's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Jim Miller is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Miller tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Jim Miller in his guard...
Michael Chiesa gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Jim Miller in his guard...
Jim Miller rolls him over and takes his back!
Miller is in rear mount over Chiesa
Miller tries to end this with a RNC!
Chiesa manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Miller
Jim Miller launches a few punches to Chiesa's cheek from the guard.
Michael Chiesa uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chiesa tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chiesa tries to get a side mount...
Miller wraps his leg around Michael Chiesa leg and prevents him from moving.
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Miller
Jim Miller tries to close the guard.
Miller put Michael Chiesa in closed guard.
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Miller
Miller is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Chiesa is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chiesa!
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Jim Miller tries to better his position on the ground...
Miller is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Miller catch Michael Chiesa's right arm and tries a kimura
Michael Chiesa holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Chiesa tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Michael Chiesa tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Miller
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jim Miller can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Chiesa is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chiesa!
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Jim Miller in his guard...
Jim Miller rolls him over and takes his back!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Jim Miller, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Chiesa decides to launch some tentative punches
Jim Miller takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
An overhand right from Michael Chiesa that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Miller's stops that one with his face! How is Miller standing?!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Miller launches a furious low kick!
Chiesa blocks.
Miller is holding Michael Chiesa's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chiesa loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jim Miller is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Jim Miller in his guard.
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to full guard.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Chiesa
Miller tries to escape from closed guard...
Miller struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jim Miller is in half guard over Chiesa
Jim Miller tries to free his leg
Jim Miller uses some of his skill by jumping out of Chiesa's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jim Miller is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Jim Miller in his guard.
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to full guard.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Miller's cheek from the guard.
Jim Miller uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Chiesa
Miller is in closed guard... Chiesa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jim Miller!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Jim Miller
Chiesa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miller struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Chiesa clumsily fails here and it's time for Jim Miller to fight back!
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chiesa in his guard...
Jim Miller moves to half guard.
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Miller
Jim Miller launches a few punches to Chiesa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chiesa tries to cover his face,
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Miller
Chiesa tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller attempts to trap Michael Chiesa in his guard.
Jim Miller manages to switch to half guard.
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Miller
Miller is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Jim Miller attempts to move to full guard
Jim Miller manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Miller
Michael Chiesa looks to posture up and open Jim Miller's guard...
Jim Miller has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Miller
Chiesa tries to escape from closed guard...
Chiesa struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Miller
Jim Miller attempts to move to full guard
Jim Miller manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Miller
Chiesa is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chiesa!
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Miller tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jim Miller controls the situation despite Michael Chiesa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Jim Miller takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Michael Chiesa shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Michael Chiesa breaks that americana attempt!
Miller misses a step and Michael Chiesa sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Jim Miller in his guard...
Michael Chiesa moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Jim Miller is in half guard over Chiesa
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Miller's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Chiesa
Chiesa attempts a triangle from bottom! Jim Miller slips out. Chiesa quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jim Miller slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Michael Chiesa. 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 Scottrade Center (St. Louis, Missouri) are cheering for the fighters.
Miller is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Jim Miller launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chiesa looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Michael Chiesa
that forces Miller to try and defend better.
A right hand from Jim Miller
surprises Chiesa!
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Miller looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Chiesa's punches
Miller is on the receiving end of a great combo by Chiesa.
There is a small laceration on Jim Miller's Mouth
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Miller steps backwards away from Michael Chiesa. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Miller avoids a dangerous strike from Chiesa
and counters with a solid straight!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chiesa's Nose
Miller moves forward looking for some action
Jim Miller shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Chiesa doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jim Miller embrace and tries to move away...
Jim Miller pushes Chiesa forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Michael Chiesa.
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Round 4
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Michael Chiesa 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.
Miller grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jim Miller
Jim Miller is in open guard over Chiesa
Jim Miller moves to better his position on the ground...
Jim Miller viciously slams hammer blows to Chiesa's face!
Chiesa's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chiesa's Forehead
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Jim Miller is in open guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Miller tries to move to full mount
Miller succeeds
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa doesn't stop bleeding.
Jim Miller tries to open Chiesa's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jim Miller. Chiesa is unable to cover himself now!
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Jim Miller in his guard...
Michael Chiesa moves to half guard.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Chiesa
Miller launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Chiesa is covering himself! Miller tries to force the situation and Chiesa clumsily gives his back!
Miller is in rear mount over Chiesa
Miller is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Michael Chiesa, who is barely covering up!
Miller is in rear mount over Chiesa
Chiesa has Miller controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Miller is unable to move under Chiesa control.
Poorly executed technique. Jim Miller looks to counter!
Miller tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Chiesa! Miller has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Miller is in rear mount over Chiesa with one hook in
Miller throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michael Chiesa
Solid shots!
Chiesa's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Miller is in rear mount over Chiesa with one hook in
Jim Miller tries to get his arm under Michael Chiesa's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Michael Chiesa's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Michael Chiesa's neck is twisted at a nasty angle. He tries to hold on but the pain is too much for him. He taps out!
Winner is Jim Miller by Submission (Neck Crank) at 2:13 Round 4
Statistics: Michael Chiesa
Punches 16/22 (73%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 627 s
Statistics: Jim Miller
Punches 7/17 (41%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 28/39 (72%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 615 s
Miller was on his sub game tonight. Nice to see. Usually he is on no game at all, and loses quickly.
Jim Miller doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Chiesa and Miller move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Miller tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Miller is clinching with Chiesa.
Michael Chiesa tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Miller is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jim Miller tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Michael Chiesa
well done Chiesa falls hard on the mat
Miller is standing while Chiesa is on the ground on his back
Jim Miller steps back and allows Chiesa to get back to his feet.
Michael Chiesa is on his feet again.
Jim Miller goes with a looping right hand while Michael Chiesa jumps back and jabs
Miller only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Jim Miller shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chiesa is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Miller into his guard.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Chiesa
Miller tries to escape from closed guard...
Miller struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Jim Miller is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to close the guard.
Chiesa put Jim Miller in closed guard.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Chiesa
Chiesa measures the resilience of Miller's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Miller's side.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Chiesa
Miller tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jim Miller fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Jim Miller is in half guard over Chiesa
Jim Miller tries to pass Michael Chiesa's guard...
Jim Miller manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jim Miller is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Miller tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Jim Miller tries to better his position on the ground...
Michael Chiesa tries to roll on the ground...
Chiesa is trying to counter now!
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jim Miller doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Miller tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jim Miller controls the situation despite Michael Chiesa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Miller throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michael Chiesa
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chiesa's Left eye
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Jim Miller in his guard...
Michael Chiesa gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Miller tries to launch a few punches to Michael Chiesa
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Chiesa's defense
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Jim Miller throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Chiesa breaks the lock showing some skills...
Miller misses a step and Michael Chiesa sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chiesa tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Miller
Chiesa tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Jim Miller doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, Missouri) are cheering for the fighters.
Terrible one sided match... Chiesa was not ready to fight a fighter of Jim Miller caliber.
Miller steps backwards away from Michael Chiesa. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Some nice shots from Jim Miller
miss their mark.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Miller moves forward looking for some action
Jim Miller shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miller takes a break to breathe while holding Michael Chiesa.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Chiesa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miller sprawls and remains on his feet.
Jim Miller fakes a punch and launches himself over Chiesa!
Nice move by Miller who clinches and pushes Chiesa against the cage
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Miller tries to take Michael Chiesa down... Chiesa stumbles backwards and Jim Miller launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Chiesa's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Chiesa takes a break to breathe while holding Jim Miller.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Jim Miller shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chiesa is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Miller into his guard.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Miller's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Miller tries to cover his face,
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Chiesa
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Jim Miller work his BJJ game.
Miller tries to escape from the closed guard
Jim Miller any adventage in the ground.
Jim Miller gets sloppy and Michael Chiesa tries to take advantage...
Miller is in closed guard... Chiesa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jim Miller!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Lightning fast low kick from Miller!
Chiesa blocks that kick with his leg.
Chiesa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jim Miller didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Miller
Michael Chiesa is cooling the fight on the ground
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Miller
Miller tries to close his guard around Chiesa
He succeeds!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Miller
Chiesa works on the ground with his fingers over Miller's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti allows Miller time to recover... 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.
Miller launches a furious low kick!
Chiesa receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Lightning fast low kick from Chiesa!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Inside leg kick from Miller
that goes awry.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chiesa looks to counter!
Miller leads with a punch
Michael Chiesa evades but whiffs with a counter.
Jim Miller tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chiesa is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jim Miller is in open guard over Chiesa
Miller tries to jump to side mount.
Michael Chiesa jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Miller
Chiesa is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chiesa!
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Jim Miller sits high on Michael Chiesa's chest and pulls his leg underneath Chiesa's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Chiesa tries to roll out. He's too quick for Jim Miller and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Miller and it cost him top position.
Chiesa tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jim Miller doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Jim Miller positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Jim Miller is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Chiesa's abdomen
Crushing shot to Chiesa's body! He's holding his side
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Miller tries to open up Michael Chiesa's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Chiesa in the side of the head
Chiesa's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jim Miller pushes Michael Chiesa down and prevents his attempts to escape
Miller is trying to counter now!
Miller goes for an armbar!
Michael Chiesa breaks the lock and pushes away Jim Miller, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Michael Chiesa. 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 Scottrade Center (St. Louis, Missouri) are cheering for the fighters.
Michael Chiesa and Miller engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michael Chiesa is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Miller launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Chiesa's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Jim Miller for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Chiesa time to recover. Michael Chiesa seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Miller is holding Michael Chiesa's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chiesa loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chiesa's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Jim Miller is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Miller tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Jim Miller in his guard...
Michael Chiesa gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Jim Miller in his guard...
Jim Miller rolls him over and takes his back!
Miller is in rear mount over Chiesa
Miller tries to end this with a RNC!
Chiesa manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Miller
Jim Miller launches a few punches to Chiesa's cheek from the guard.
Michael Chiesa uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chiesa tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chiesa tries to get a side mount...
Miller wraps his leg around Michael Chiesa leg and prevents him from moving.
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Miller
Jim Miller tries to close the guard.
Miller put Michael Chiesa in closed guard.
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Miller
Miller is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Chiesa is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chiesa!
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Jim Miller tries to better his position on the ground...
Miller is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Miller catch Michael Chiesa's right arm and tries a kimura
Michael Chiesa holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Chiesa tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Michael Chiesa tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Miller
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jim Miller can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Chiesa is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chiesa!
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Jim Miller in his guard...
Jim Miller rolls him over and takes his back!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Jim Miller, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Chiesa decides to launch some tentative punches
Jim Miller takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
An overhand right from Michael Chiesa that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Miller's stops that one with his face! How is Miller standing?!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Miller launches a furious low kick!
Chiesa blocks.
Miller is holding Michael Chiesa's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chiesa loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jim Miller is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Jim Miller in his guard.
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to full guard.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Chiesa
Miller tries to escape from closed guard...
Miller struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jim Miller is in half guard over Chiesa
Jim Miller tries to free his leg
Jim Miller uses some of his skill by jumping out of Chiesa's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jim Miller is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Jim Miller in his guard.
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to full guard.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Miller's cheek from the guard.
Jim Miller uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Chiesa
Miller is in closed guard... Chiesa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jim Miller!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Jim Miller
Chiesa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miller struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Chiesa clumsily fails here and it's time for Jim Miller to fight back!
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chiesa in his guard...
Jim Miller moves to half guard.
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Miller
Jim Miller launches a few punches to Chiesa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chiesa tries to cover his face,
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Miller
Chiesa tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller attempts to trap Michael Chiesa in his guard.
Jim Miller manages to switch to half guard.
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Miller
Miller is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Jim Miller attempts to move to full guard
Jim Miller manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Miller
Michael Chiesa looks to posture up and open Jim Miller's guard...
Jim Miller has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Miller
Chiesa tries to escape from closed guard...
Chiesa struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Miller
Jim Miller attempts to move to full guard
Jim Miller manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Miller
Chiesa is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chiesa!
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Miller tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jim Miller controls the situation despite Michael Chiesa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Jim Miller takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Michael Chiesa shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Michael Chiesa breaks that americana attempt!
Miller misses a step and Michael Chiesa sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Jim Miller in his guard...
Michael Chiesa moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Jim Miller is in half guard over Chiesa
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Miller's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Chiesa
Chiesa attempts a triangle from bottom! Jim Miller slips out. Chiesa quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jim Miller slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Michael Chiesa. 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 Scottrade Center (St. Louis, Missouri) are cheering for the fighters.
Miller is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Jim Miller launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chiesa looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Michael Chiesa
that forces Miller to try and defend better.
A right hand from Jim Miller
surprises Chiesa!
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Miller looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Chiesa's punches
Miller is on the receiving end of a great combo by Chiesa.
There is a small laceration on Jim Miller's Mouth
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Miller steps backwards away from Michael Chiesa. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Miller avoids a dangerous strike from Chiesa
and counters with a solid straight!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chiesa's Nose
Miller moves forward looking for some action
Jim Miller shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Chiesa doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jim Miller embrace and tries to move away...
Jim Miller pushes Chiesa forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Michael Chiesa.
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Round 4
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Michael Chiesa 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.
Miller grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jim Miller
Jim Miller is in open guard over Chiesa
Jim Miller moves to better his position on the ground...
Jim Miller viciously slams hammer blows to Chiesa's face!
Chiesa's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chiesa's Forehead
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Jim Miller is in open guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Miller tries to move to full mount
Miller succeeds
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa doesn't stop bleeding.
Jim Miller tries to open Chiesa's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jim Miller. Chiesa is unable to cover himself now!
Jim Miller is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Jim Miller in his guard...
Michael Chiesa moves to half guard.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Chiesa
Miller launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Chiesa is covering himself! Miller tries to force the situation and Chiesa clumsily gives his back!
Miller is in rear mount over Chiesa
Miller is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Michael Chiesa, who is barely covering up!
Miller is in rear mount over Chiesa
Chiesa has Miller controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Miller is unable to move under Chiesa control.
Poorly executed technique. Jim Miller looks to counter!
Miller tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Chiesa! Miller has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Miller is in rear mount over Chiesa with one hook in
Miller throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michael Chiesa
Solid shots!
Chiesa's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Miller is in rear mount over Chiesa with one hook in
Jim Miller tries to get his arm under Michael Chiesa's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Michael Chiesa's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Michael Chiesa's neck is twisted at a nasty angle. He tries to hold on but the pain is too much for him. He taps out!
Winner is Jim Miller by Submission (Neck Crank) at 2:13 Round 4
Statistics: Michael Chiesa
Punches 16/22 (73%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 627 s
Statistics: Jim Miller
Punches 7/17 (41%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 28/39 (72%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 615 s
Miller was on his sub game tonight. Nice to see. Usually he is on no game at all, and loses quickly.
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