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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Skaft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dillon Runyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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275 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Good kicks
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johannes Skaft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dillon Runyon!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skaft looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skaft turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Runyon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skaft's waist but Skaft gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Runyon off to one side.
Runyon fails with the takedown.
Runyon shoots for a takedown but Skaft saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johannes Skaft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillon Runyon.
Skaft scores with a nice body kick.
Runyon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skaft can pounce on him.
Runyon looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skaft throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Runyon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skaft lands with a nice body punch.
Skaft uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Skaft.
Skaft connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skaft lands a leg kick that knocks Runyon off balance momentarily.
Skaft throws a nice inside leg kick.
Skaft throws a leg kick which misses Runyon's front leg but catches the back leg as Runyon tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skaft lands a nice leg kick that just misses Runyon's sensitive parts.
Skaft turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Runyon throws a body punch but Skaft moves out of range.
Runyon is trying desperately to land a takedown but Skaft is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Runyon.
Runyon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Skaft lands a jab to Runyon's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skaft jabs at Runyon's body.
Skaft changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skaft looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skaft scores with a kick to the body.
Runyon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Skaft scores with a leg kick.
Skaft connects with a body shot that sends Runyon's belly button to the back.
Jab from Skaft.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skaft lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Skaft throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Skaft catches Runyon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Skaft throws a front kick that sends Runyon stumbling back into the cage.
Johannes Skaft seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skaft.
Runyon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Runyon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skaft sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Runyon somewhat.
Skaft lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Skaft lands a nice leg kick that just misses Runyon's sensitive parts.
Skaft connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skaft connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skaft is looking to wear down Runyon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Runyon gets tackled into the cage by Skaft. Skaft maintains the clinch.
Skaft lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skaft.
Skaft lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skaft scores with a shot to the side of Runyon's head.
Skaft content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skaft.
Runyon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Skaft.
Runyon is working for takedown but Skaft is calmly controlling the position for now.
Skaft is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Skaft.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skaft lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Skaft.
Skaft stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Skaft.
A short right from Skaft on the inside.
Runyon tries to pull guard but Skaft forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Runyon misses with a knee to the head.
Skaft slowing the pace effectively.
Skaft makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skaft lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skaft lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Skaft as Runyon tries to tie him up.
Skaft stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Skaft dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Runyon or perhaps it was just good defense by Skaft which made him look bad.
Runyon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some wild striking there from Runyon.
Dillon Runyon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skaft scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Runyon wants to clinch but Skaft slips to the side
and Skaft counters with a good low kick that Runyon was not able to check.
Skaft scores with a leg kick.
Skaft lands a nice looking kick to the body. Runyon takes a step back to recover.
Skaft connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runyon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Runyon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Runyon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skaft. Skaft obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skaft throws a leg kick which misses Runyon's front leg but catches the back leg as Runyon tries to avoid it.
Runyon is breathing heavily.
Skaft fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Skaft thuds his shin into the meat of Runyon's side.
Skaft lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johannes Skaft is winning the standup battle so far.
Skaft turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Skaft scores with a body shot.
Skaft fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Runyon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skaft connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skaft cracks a nice hook into Runyon's ribs.
Runyon misses with a body kick.
Skaft lands a nice leg kick that just misses Runyon's sensitive parts.
Skaft connects with an inside leg kick.
Skaft scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runyon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skaft's waist but Skaft gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Runyon off to one side.
Runyon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skaft throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Skaft lands a nice looking body kick.
Runyon has a takedown stuffed.
Johannes Skaft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillon Runyon.
Runyon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Runyon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Skaft chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Runyon tries to clinch up but Skaft circles away and keeps his distance.
Johannes Skaft is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Runyon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runyon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skaft circles away.
Runyon shoots for a double leg takedown but Skaft sprawls well. He's pushed Runyon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Skaft lands a front kick.
Runyon swings for the body but Skaft moves out of range.
Skaft scores with a crisp jab that stopped Runyon in his tracks.
Skaft stuffs the takedown attempt from Runyon. Runyon gets slowly back to his feet.
Runyon moves to clinch but Skaft breaks away
and Skaft counters with an inside leg kick.
Skaft scores with a body shot.
Runyon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skaft but Skaft pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skaft thows a body kick. Runyon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skaft turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Runyon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skaft is fending him off so far but Runyon persists. Nope, Skaft circles away and we're back to standing.
Runyon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Runyon.
Skaft lands a body shot.
Skaft is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Runyon can do to turn this around?
Runyon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skaft. Skaft obviously looking to wear him down.
Runyon defending well as Skaft loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Runyon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skaft as he jumps to the side.
Runyon throws a series of punches but Skaft avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Skaft dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Runyon shoots in looking for a takedown but Skaft manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Runyon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Skaft throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skaft lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Skaft - that will leave a mark!
Runyon darts in trying to clinch
and Skaft counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skaft jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Skaft. That's going to slow Runyon down.
Runyon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skaft.
Skaft throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skaft.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skaft connects with a leg kick. Runyon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runyon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skaft. Skaft obviously looking to wear him down.
Runyon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skaft.
An inside leg kick lands from Skaft.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skaft.
Skaft turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Runyon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
An inside leg kick lands from Skaft.
Skaft connects with a solid leg kick.
Runyon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skaft as he jumps to the side.
Skaft throws a quick inside leg kick.
Runyon tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skaft lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Runyon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johannes Skaft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillon Runyon.
Runyon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Runyon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skaft but Skaft pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skaft throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Runyon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skaft avoids it really well and circles away.
Skaft lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skaft throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skaft displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Runyon.
Skaft connects with an inside leg kick.
Runyon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skaft lets loose with a powerful body kick. Runyon will feel that in the morning.
Runyon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skaft.
Runyon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skaft.
Runyon wants to clinch.
Runyon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skaft cracks the inside of Runyon's front leg.
Runyon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skaft circles away.
Skaft throws a leg kick which misses Runyon's front leg but catches the back leg as Runyon tries to avoid it.
Skaft fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Runyon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Runyon scores with a nice body kick.
Runyon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skaft counters with a nice low kick that buckles Runyon's knee momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skaft scores with a kick to the body.
Skaft keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dillon Runyon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick lands from Skaft.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johannes Skaft showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Skaft has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johannes Skaft!
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RATING
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