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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Dummy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton Kosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kosh has chosen Song 2 as his entrance music. Clayton Kosh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 cm
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279 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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194 cm
25
243 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Dummy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clayton Kosh! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kosh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dummy paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kosh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Dummy ducks under a wild hook from Kosh. Excellent takedown into side control there by Kosh. Kosh trying to control the action but Dummy is working from the bottom. Kosh decides to take the fight back to the feet. Dummy throws the left hand but Kosh avoids the punch easily. Kosh misses with a looping left. Dummy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Clayton Kosh has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dummy keeps the fight on the outside. Dummy slips under a jab from Kosh. Kosh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dummy circles away quickly and effectively. Kosh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Kosh throws a jab when Dummy was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kosh throws a right hand that Dummy ducks under and follows up with a left that Dummy also avoids with ease. Dummy throws a front kick aimed at Kosh's knee but Kosh avoids it well. Kosh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kosh misses with a straight left. Kosh scores with a jab. Dummy acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Dummy slips under a jab from Kosh. Dummy throws a hook but Kosh avoids it easily. Kosh just misses with a punch to the body.
Kosh moves in looking to clinch but Dummy pushes him off. Kosh scores with a hook. Dummy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosh.
Dummy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Kosh counters with a single leg into guard. Dummy didn't expect that. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kosh wants to stand but Dummy is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kosh tries to free his leg and advance position but Dummy is retaining full guard. Kosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Dummy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dummy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kosh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Dummy keeping full guard, as Kosh tries to pass. Kosh wants to control from the top but Dummy keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Dummy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Decent striking displayed by Kosh there. Dummy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kosh moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kosh tries to score with a low kick but Dummy moves his leg out of the way. Dummy avoids the body shot from Kosh.
Dummy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kosh sizes up Dummy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Kosh tries to clinch up. The fight stays on the outside here - Kosh looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kosh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Dummy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Dummy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kosh is just out of range. Kosh might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Kosh with a jab. Kosh moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dummy jumps into guard, dragging Kosh to the mat.
Dummy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dummy looking to control.
Dummy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kosh wants to control from the top but Dummy keeps moving. Dummy wants to sweep here but Kosh controlling him for the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kosh postures up.
Kosh decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Dummy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kosh. Dummy throws a shot from downtown. Kosh moves away and avoids it. Dummy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kosh. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Kosh dominated that round. The cut man is working on Clayton Kosh's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kosh wants to clinch and Dummy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Kosh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kosh manages to break the clinch.
Dummy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Dummy throws a jab but it's blocked by Kosh. Dummy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kosh circles away.
Kosh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kosh. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Kosh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dummy sees it coming and avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dummy avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Dummy avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kosh scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Kosh tries for a kimura but Dummy is defending well. Dummy manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kosh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kosh is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Dummy has managed to free his arm - good work. Kosh is breathing heavily. Dummy wants to improve his position but Kosh is controlling well.
Dummy regains full guard. Nicely done. Dummy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dummy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Dummy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kosh wants to control from the top but Dummy keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Dummy had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kosh is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Dummy Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kosh's back instead. Dummy doesn't have the hooks in and Kosh manages to turn into his guard.
Kosh stands and throws Dummy's legs to the side, diving into side control. Kosh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dummy has escaped the position, nice work there. Dummy wants to control but Kosh postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kosh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Dummy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Dummy is looking for a sweep. Kosh tries for a kimura but Dummy is defending well. Dummy regains half guard. Dummy is trying to stand up here but Kosh is controlling him well. Kosh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dummy keeps working. Dummy wants to control but Kosh is keeping busy and won't allow it. Kosh moves into full mount! Dummy won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Kosh goes for an armbar but Dummy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dummy. Kosh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dummy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dummy trying to control but Kosh is working from the bottom. Kosh looking for a guillotine here but Dummy defends easily.
Dummy wants to pass the guard but Kosh is keeping the position. Dummy throwing strikes but missing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Kosh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Clayton Kosh's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dummy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Dummy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kosh is out of range and Dummy settles back down. Dummy moves in looking to clinch but Kosh pushes him off. Kosh loads up on a big right hand but Dummy slips the punch. Kosh instigates a clinch. Kosh lands a right hand. Kosh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dummy has him pressed against the cage. Kosh avoiding damage.
Dummy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kosh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Kosh wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Kosh fails to land. Kosh is looking to break free of the clinch but Dummy has double underhooks. Kosh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Dummy trying to control the position but instead, Kosh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dummy into the cage. Kosh is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kosh manages to break the clinch.
Kosh lands with a cross. Kosh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dummy. Kosh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kosh tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kosh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Dummy blocks a head kick by Kosh.
Dummy doesn't succeed with the takedown and Kosh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Kosh wants to break free but Dummy has control.
Kosh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Dummy stops a takedown attempt from Kosh.
Dummy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kosh's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dummy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kosh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kosh thows a body shot but no joy. Bubba Dummy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kosh moves out of range as Dummy strikes. Kosh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dummy blocks a jab. Clayton Kosh seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dummy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kosh. Kosh ducks under a wild hook from Dummy. Dummy swings for the body but Kosh moves out of range.
Clayton Kosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kosh doesn't manage to clinch there - Dummy circles away.
Dummy pushes Kosh up against the cage in a clinch. Kosh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kosh misses with an uppercut. Kosh throws a looping overhand right but Dummy ducks down to avoid it. Dummy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosh.
Dummy darts in and clinches Kosh up against the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Kosh is looking to break free of the clinch but Dummy has double underhooks. Come on Dummy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kosh is trying to break free. Kosh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A jab from Kosh misses. Kosh throws a jab but it's blocked by Dummy. Kosh tries to clinch but fails miserably and Dummy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dummy. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Kosh has had enough of the clinch but Dummy keeps him there for the moment. Kosh wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Kosh tries to break free but Dummy pushes him back against the cage. Dummy tightens his grip and picks Kosh up, before dumping him to the ground. Kosh manages to land in guard. Kosh has his foot on Dummy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dummy works his way back into a safe position though. Dummy wants to control from the top but Kosh keeps moving. Kosh had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Dummy is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kosh Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Dummy's back instead. Dummy breaks Kosh's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Clayton Kosh has got the better of the ground game so far. Dummy postures up.
Dummy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kosh's head. Clayton Kosh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Dummy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Bubba Dummy showed his dominance in that final round. I think Kosh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clayton Kosh!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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