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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kern Dignity (ranked 4416 p4p, 319 weight class) and Ken Miller (ranked 2757 p4p, 239 weight class). Dignity's entrance music is Party & Bullshit. A fine choice. Miller has chosen 2pac - Im A Souljah 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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145 lbs
16 - 12 - 0 |
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139 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kern Dignity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Miller!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dignity gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dignity tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miller swivels and escapes.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dignity scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Miller is looking for a sweep.
Dignity landing strikes.
Dignity working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dignity landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dignity working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller is not content to let Dignity control the position.
Miller is looking for a sweep.
Dignity slows the pace down.
Dignity is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miller takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dignity is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miller is not content to let Dignity control the position.
Miller is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dignity looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dignity is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dignity is trying to work for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
Dignity is taking a breather. Miller says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Miller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dignity is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dignity passes Miller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miller tries to roll over but Dignity keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Miller trying to control here.
Dignity is looking to advance position but Miller won't allow it.
Dignity is looking for a kimura here.
Miller is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dignity connects with a nice short shot to Miller's temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dignity is working for a submission of some sort.
Dignity is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kern Dignity dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Dignity's shoulder, as Dignity tries to avoid the shot.
Ken Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dignity counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller cracks Dignity with a good jab.
Miller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dignity has Miller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dignity.
Dignity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Miller jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dignity trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dignity trying to control here.
Dignity preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Miller wants to work for an arm triangle but Dignity is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dignity moves into full guard.
Miller lands a couple of elbows.
Dignity trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dignity trying to control the position here.
Dignity is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dignity keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller passes Dignity's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Dignity's head.
Dignity is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dignity manages to get to full guard.
Miller wants to control from the top but Dignity keeps moving.
Kern Dignity overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dignity is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
Dignity is working for a kimura but Miller is defending it quite comfortably.
Miller is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dignity is working for a kimura but Miller is defending it quite comfortably.
Miller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miller.
Dignity scoring with punches to the head and body.
Miller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dignity is aware though and is defending well.
Dignity pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Dignity scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dignity pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Miller is controlling Dignity's posture.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dignity dives in and scores a takedown into Miller's guard.
Dignity wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Dignity stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dignity trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller is trying to control the position but Dignity postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dignity stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Miller keeps trying to improve his position.
Dignity passes Miller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dignity is taking a breather. Miller says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dignity sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miller defending well though.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
Miller is staying active underneath Dignity, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dignity controlling the pace.
Miller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dignity's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dignity's back!
Miller throwing damaging strikes from the back! Dignity could be in trouble here!
Dignity is trying to break free.
Dignity just trying to survive but Miller is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dignity tries to roll but Miller sticks to his back.
Miller tries to keep control of the position but Dignity is staying busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dignity defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Miller lands strikes to the head.
Miller looking for the choke but no joy.
Miller doesn't have the hooks in and Dignity manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dignity trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dignity is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller looking to control.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
Dignity stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dignity wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Dignity is really struggling to control Miller but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
Miller controls Dignity momentarily but Dignity frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Miller wants to control the position but Dignity says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dignity is keen to just control but Miller is a slippery customer.
Dignity lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dignity trying to mount his opponent but Miller defends it.
Dignity lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Miller wants to get back to full guard but Dignity has passed into side control.
Miller takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kern Dignity showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dignity has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kern Dignity!
An out of breath Kern Dignity thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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