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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kale Kummola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kummola comes to the cage accompanied by Eternal Tears of Sorrow - Sakura No Rei. Miller has chosen Logic feat. Castro - Ballin as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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157 lbs
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156 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kale Kummola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Miller!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Kummola counters with a stiff right hand.
Kummola throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Miller misses.
Miller with a hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Miller.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Kummola forces Miller back against the cage and clinches.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller lands a left hand.
Kummola has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kummola.
Kummola blocking some punches.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kummola blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kummola lands with a left to the head.
Kummola definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miller lands a body shot.
Kummola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kummola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kummola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kummola blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kummola has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kummola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kummola backwards.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Kummola.
Miller prevents a body shot from Kummola.
Kummola lands a shoulder strike.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Kummola avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
Kummola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Kummola.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kummola's elbow.
A short right from Kummola.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kummola has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Kummola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Kummola.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kummola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Kummola controls his hands.
Kummola blocking some punches.
Kummola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Kummola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kummola lands with a left to the head.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Kummola controls his hands.
Kummola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller digs a right hand into Kummola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kummola's gas tank.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Kummola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller misses with some punches.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Kummola.
Kummola prevents a body shot from Miller.
Miller lands an uppercut.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Kummola.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Kummola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Kummola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kummola working aggressively here.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
Kummola blocking some punches.
Kummola throws a head punch that misses.
Miller works on Kummola's body with a couple of short punches.
Kummola throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Kummola lands a left hand.
A short left from Kummola.
Kummola blocking some punches.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Miller blocks a body shot from Kummola.
Miller is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kummola is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Miller to the mat. Miller regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miller throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard.
Kummola looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miller passes into side control.
Miller lands some shots froms side control.
Kummola is working to avoid the ground and pound but Miller connects with a decent elbow.
Miller works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Miller throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kummola gets back to half guard.
Kummola is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Miller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kummola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kummola slips a jab from Miller.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kummola backing away here, and Miller unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kale Kummola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kummola throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Miller counters with a three punch combo that has Kummola backing up. Kummola nods at Miller to acknowledge the strikes.
Miller tries to work over Kummola's front leg with a kick but Kummola checks it.
Kummola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Kummola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miller counters with a one-two to the body.
Miller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kummola.
A little jabbing left from Miller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miller throws a one two combo.
Kummola looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
Kummola is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kummola stops Miller from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola trying to control from half guard but Miller is working away.
Kummola prevents Miller from improving his position.
Kummola is controlling the pace.
Miller missing with punches from the bottom.
Kummola lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kummola lands with a punch from half guard.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Kummola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kummola lands strikes from half guard.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
Kummola moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kummola is chipping away with strikes.
Kummola lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Miller down.
Miller throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kummola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kummola looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miller is fending him off so far but Kummola persists. Nope, Miller circles away and we're back to standing.
Kummola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnny Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kummola misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a lazy head kick
and Kummola decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Miller's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kummola trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Kummola has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Miller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Miller is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kummola passes into half guard.
Miller is not content to let Kummola control the position.
Kale Kummola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller is pressing down on Kummola's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kummola feints and as Miller raises his hands in defense, Kummola changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miller has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kummola off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Miller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kummola changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kummola moves out of range as Miller strikes.
Kummola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kummola clinches up against the cage.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Miller lands a body shot.
Miller prevents a body shot from Kummola.
A head punch on the inside from Kummola fails to land.
Kummola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miller or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Miller.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kummola backwards.
Kummola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Kummola.
Kummola lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kummola's elbow.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kummola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kummola lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Kummola on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Kummola blocking some punches.
Kummola lands a nice uppercut.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kummola's elbow.
Kummola scores with a shoulder strike.
Kummola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Kummola controls his hands.
Kummola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Kummola.
Kummola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Kale Kummola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kummola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kummola can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Kummola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kummola swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kummola's elbow.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Kummola controls his hands.
Kummola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kummola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kummola's elbow.
Kummola misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kummola blocks an uppercut.
Kummola has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Kummola wants a takedown.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller tries a body shot but Kummola blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kummola tries for a takedown but Miller manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kale Kummola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Kummola.
Miller prevents a body shot from Kummola.
Miller misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Kummola prevents a body shot from Miller.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miller lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller prevents a body shot from Kummola.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kummola can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Kummola fails to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kummola misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Miller.
Miller lands an uppercut.
Kummola digs a right hand into Miller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miller's gas tank.
Miller blocks a body shot from Kummola.
Kummola swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kummola blocks an uppercut.
Miller tries a body shot but Kummola blocks it.
Kummola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kummola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kummola gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kummola misses with a punch to the body.
Kummola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kummola misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kale Kummola.
I think Miller 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Miller!
Our winner, Johnny Miller, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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