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DMMA 229 Pinkman vs Kersikov PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Wilson (ranked 1754 p4p, 2260 weight class) and Domonic Dilbrandt (ranked 147 p4p, 187 weight class). Dilbrandt has chosen NO CHANCE as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Domonic Dilbrandt!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Wilson misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Wilson closes the distance and pushes Dilbrandt back into the cage.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilson controls his hands.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Wilson lands a hook that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilson avoiding damage as Dilbrandt throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with an elbow over the top.
Dilbrandt being controlled against the cage.
Dilbrandt lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick as Wilson jumps back.
Wilson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a low kick but Wilson moves his leg out of the way.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt lands with a right hand.
Dilbrandt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab from Wilson.
Domonic Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dilbrandt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dilbrandt cracks Wilson with a good jab.
Dilbrandt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wilson if he has to take too many more of those.
Wilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Wilson misses.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt tries a head kick but it misses.
Eddie Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson lands a body shot.
Wilson is looking to score with low kicks.
Wilson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson throwing a counter right hand but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Wilson lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the body kick.
Dilbrandt scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Dilbrandt to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilson misses the target.
Dilbrandt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Wilson walks into a left hand.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wilson.
Dilbrandt connects with a right hand. Wilson shakes it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilson misses the target.
Wilson wants to clinch.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Wilson misses with a left hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Dilbrandt.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
Wilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilbrandt throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Wilson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilson lands with a hook. Dilbrandt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dilbrandt enables Wilson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dilbrandt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dilbrandt pushes Wilson off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt throws a right and a left that Wilson avoids nicely.
Dilbrandt throws a wild body kick that Wilson sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wilson.
Dilbrandt cracks a nice hook into Wilson's ribs.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wilson counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dilbrandt to the mat! Dilbrandt manages to get full guard.
Dilbrandt keeping full guard, as Wilson tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dilbrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dilbrandt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Dilbrandt keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Domonic Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Dilbrandt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wilson misses with a left hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Wilson. Those never looked like landing.
Wilson misses the jab.
Wilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Wilson scores with a nice head shot.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Wilson blocks it.
Dilbrandt slips a jab and a cross from Wilson.
Wilson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dilbrandt on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but Wilson avoids it.
Wilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A countering left hand to the body from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dilbrandt avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dilbrandt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dilbrandt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Wilson staying out of range there.
Wilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice combination. Wilson backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt connects with a single shot there.
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!
Wilson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dilbrandt back to the cage. Wilson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt counters with a body kick.
Wilson throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick.
Wilson throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Wilson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dilbrandt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilson's corner calls for a 1-2. Wilson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wilson swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dilbrandt! But no joy.
Dilbrandt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wilson is out of range.
Dilbrandt moves away from the strike by Wilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Nice shot lands for Dilbrandt.
Wilson misses with a low kick as Dilbrandt jumps back.
Dilbrandt walks into a straight right hand from Wilson.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
Wilson lands a leg kick that knocks Dilbrandt off balance momentarily.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to Wilson's midsection.
Dilbrandt stuns Wilson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wilson checks a leg kick.
Wilson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilson throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
Dilbrandt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wilson is out of range and Dilbrandt settles back down.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a low kick but Wilson moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Wilson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Wilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilbrandt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson avoids a kick to the body.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dilbrandt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Wilson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dilbrandt lands a nice hook to Wilson's body. Wilson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wilson misses with a looping left.
Dilbrandt counters with a body kick.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wilson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wilson throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dilbrandt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wilson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt punishes Wilson's body with a nice straight punch.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wilson takes one to the chin there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dilbrandt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Domonic Dilbrandt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice jab there from Wilson.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilson.
Dilbrandt scoring well with a low kick there.
Dilbrandt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wilson tries to clinch but Dilbrandt is having none of it.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Wilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilson shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Dilbrandt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wilson looks to land a combination but Dilbrandt avoids it well.
Dilbrandt looks to land a body kick but Wilson moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab lands there for Dilbrandt.
A low kick from Wilson misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wilson cracks Dilbrandt with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut.
Wilson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wilson misses with a few strikes there.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Wilson avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dilbrandt circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but Dilbrandt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
Wilson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wilson cracks Dilbrandt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Wilson is out of range.
Dilbrandt lands a head shot.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but Wilson moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Wilson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilson swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with a right hand
and Wilson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Wilson misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilson staying out of range there.
Wilson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dilbrandt throws a wild body kick that Wilson sees coming a mile off.
Dilbrandt looks to land a right hand but Wilson moved out of range.
Dilbrandt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt lands a head kick!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dilbrandt.
Wilson walks into a straight right hand from Dilbrandt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Wilson misses with a hook to the body
and Dilbrandt counters with a solid body kick.
Dilbrandt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wilson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice body shot.
Dilbrandt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a left hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilson.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilson misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Wilson blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Wilson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dilbrandt.
Wilson avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Wilson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dilbrandt cracks Wilson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wilson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dilbrandt momentarily.
Wilson blocks the body kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Wilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice shot lands for Wilson.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to the nose.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dilbrandt tries to land a front kick but Wilson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Dilbrandt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
Dilbrandt lands with an overhand left.
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
Dilbrandt looks to land a body kick but Wilson moved away.
Dilbrandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dilbrandt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wilson is out of range and Dilbrandt settles back down.
Dilbrandt swings widly with a right hand
and Wilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilbrandt lands with a good body shot.
A punch combination from Wilson misses.
Dilbrandt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with a head kick.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Dilbrandt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson avoids a kick to the body.
Wilson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dilbrandt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wilson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domonic Dilbrandt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dilbrandt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domonic Dilbrandt!
Post fight, Domonic Dilbrandt stared into the camera and said 'Was In A 5 Fight Losing Streak, 7 Fight Without A Win & Now 3 Wins Back, 3 More Wins I’m Coming For The Title '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yamcha Wolf-Fang (ranked 2082 p4p, 2774 weight class) and Carter Williams (ranked 264 p4p, 321 weight class). Wolf-Fang comes to the cage accompanied by Rise Against - Give It All. Carter Williams told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 23 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Yamcha Wolf-Fang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf-Fang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams lands a head kick!
 It looks like Yamcha Wolf-Fang has been cut.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Wolf-Fang.
A low kick from Wolf-Fang misses
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolf-Fang is just out of range.
Carter Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wolf-Fang at a distance.
Wolf-Fang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wolf-Fang avoids the head kick by Williams.
Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wolf-Fang walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf-Fang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams with the counter takedown but Wolf-Fang avoids it easily.
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Williams pushes off an throws an elbow but Wolf-Fang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wolf-Fang blocks a body shot from Williams.
Wolf-Fang avoids the elbow strike from Williams, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice elbow from Williams.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body punch.
Williams presses Wolf-Fang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wolf-Fang backwards.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Wolf-Fang avoids the damage to the body.
Williams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williams lands an elbow inside.
Wolf-Fang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolf-Fang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf-Fang blocking some punches.
Wolf-Fang has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Williams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang's cut is getting worse.
Wolf-Fang looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Williams is trying to trip Wolf-Fang. He has hold of a leg but Wolf-Fang is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Williams persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wolf-Fang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Williams is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams is looking to advance position but Wolf-Fang has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Wolf-Fang controlling the pace for now.
Williams doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Williams wants to hold on but Wolf-Fang pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang thowing shots but they're missing.
Williams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf-Fang misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Wolf-Fang misses with a head shot.
Williams is looking to improve his position but Wolf-Fang isn't that keen on the idea.
Wolf-Fang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Williams is looking to escape.
Williams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wolf-Fang tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Williams slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wolf-Fang is looking to stall here but Williams recovers full guard.
Wolf-Fang trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wolf-Fang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wolf-Fang wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yamcha Wolf-Fang's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Williams jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolf-Fang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Wolf-Fang is out of range.
Carter Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams cracks Wolf-Fang with an open hand slap.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Wolf-Fang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice body kick from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wolf-Fang throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Williams tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wolf-Fang is in Williams's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolf-Fang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wolf-Fang postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
Wolf-Fang trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf-Fang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wolf-Fang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Williams is looking to control Wolf-Fang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wolf-Fang.
Williams is controlling Wolf-Fang's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Williams trying to control here.
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.
Wolf-Fang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Wolf-Fang is pressing down on Williams's thigh, looking to free his foot. Williams is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wolf-Fang in particular looking to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wolf-Fang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Williams digs a good body shot into Wolf-Fang's ribs.
Wolf-Fang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with a nice body kick.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Wolf-Fang throws a low kick, looking for Williams's leg but Williams calmly moves out of range.
Williams wants to counter with a clinch but Wolf-Fang pushes him away.
Wolf-Fang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Wolf-Fang ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
Wolf-Fang misses with the combination.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wolf-Fang throws a series of strikes that have Williams backpedaling.
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!
Williams avoids the head kick by Wolf-Fang.
Williams misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with a hook. Wolf-Fang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Wolf-Fang counters with a series of strikes. Williams will be more careful next time no doubt.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Wolf-Fang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wolf-Fang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Wolf-Fang's head.
Wolf-Fang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Williams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wolf-Fang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolf-Fang tried to counter with a leg kick but Williams avoided it.
Williams avoids the body shot from Wolf-Fang.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Williams moves into range and clinches up with Wolf-Fang.
Williams lands a nice elbow.
Williams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Williams scores with a shot to the side of Wolf-Fang's head.
Williams lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Williams throws an elbow but misses.
Wolf-Fang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yamcha Wolf-Fang's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wolf-Fang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wolf-Fang motions for Williams to come forward. Wolf-Fang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Williams clinches up against the cage.
Carter Williams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wolf-Fang tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from Wolf-Fang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolf-Fang.
A short left from Williams.
Williams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf-Fang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Still in the clinch, Wolf-Fang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wolf-Fang is trying to drag Williams to the mat but Williams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Williams misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wolf-Fang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Good work by Wolf-Fang as he checks the leg kick.
Wolf-Fang misses the shot to the body.
Williams jabs Wolf-Fang right on the nose. Wolf-Fang blinks but takes it well.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wolf-Fang's head backwards.
Wolf-Fang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Wolf-Fang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Williams fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wolf-Fang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wolf-Fang shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Wolf-Fang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yamcha Wolf-Fang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf-Fang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams jabs Wolf-Fang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams jabs Wolf-Fang right on the nose. Wolf-Fang blinks but takes it well.
Wolf-Fang is looking to wear down Williams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Wolf-Fang counters with a leg kick.
Wolf-Fang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wolf-Fang scores with a jab to the body.
Wolf-Fang digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Wolf-Fang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolf-Fang. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolf-Fang ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams misses with a hook
enabling Wolf-Fang to counter with a crisp jab.
Wolf-Fang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Wolf-Fang misses the target.
Williams throws a leg kick but Wolf-Fang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It appears Wolf-Fang was looking to counter with a kick there.
Wolf-Fang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wolf-Fang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Williams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Wolf-Fang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolf-Fang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wolf-Fang or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams, which made it look bad.
Wolf-Fang moves away from the strike by Williams.
Wolf-Fang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wolf-Fang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Wolf-Fang lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wolf-Fang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wolf-Fang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Williams scores with a nice head shot.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wolf-Fang avoids the body shot from Williams.
Wolf-Fang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Carter Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wolf-Fang scores with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carter Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Williams winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Williams!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Boris Yeltsin Jr (ranked 1313 p4p, 2781 weight class) and Dewey Decimal (ranked 93 p4p, 184 weight class). Decimal comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Dewey Decimal Rap kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dewey Decimal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Yeltsin Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dewey Decimal!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decimal throws an overhand right that lands on Yeltsin Jr's shoulder, as Yeltsin Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Yeltsin Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yeltsin Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Yeltsin Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yeltsin Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Decimal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Decimal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yeltsin Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yeltsin Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Nice cross by Yeltsin Jr.
Decimal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yeltsin Jr.
Good leg kick by Decimal.
Decimal has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Yeltsin Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Decimal's hands.
 It looks like Dewey Decimal has been cut.
Yeltsin Jr throws a hook but Decimal blocks it.
Decimal works the jab nicely.
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!
Decimal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yeltsin Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Decimal.
Decimal attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Decimal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yeltsin Jr.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yeltsin Jr rushes Decimal and presses him up against the cage.
Decimal digs a right hand underneath Yeltsin Jr's ribcage. Yeltsin Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Decimal trying to control the position but instead, Yeltsin Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Decimal into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimal blocks an uppercut.
Decimal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yeltsin Jr up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Decimal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yeltsin Jr backwards.
Decimal looking to stall.
Decimal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yeltsin Jr loads up on a big right hand but Decimal slips the punch.
Yeltsin Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Decimal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yeltsin Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Decimal throws a jab when Yeltsin Jr was well out of range.
Yeltsin Jr needs to keep his hands up - Decimal had a free shot at his head there.
Decimal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yeltsin Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Decimal.
Decimal throws a lazy right hand but Yeltsin Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yeltsin Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Decimal just manages to avoid it.
Decimal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Decimal misses.
Decimal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yeltsin Jr in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decimal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yeltsin Jr.
Decimal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decimal swings for the body but Yeltsin Jr moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Yeltsin Jr blocks the low kick.
Decimal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yeltsin Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decimal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Decimal's shoulder, as Decimal tries to avoid the shot.
Decimal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Decimal.
A slow jab from Decimal misses its intended target.
Decimal moves out of range of the body kick.
Yeltsin Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Decimal lands a nice shot that snaps Yeltsin Jr's head back.
Decimal throws a shot from downtown. Yeltsin Jr moves away and avoids it.
Decimal checks a low kick from Yeltsin Jr.
Decimal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from Decimal misses.
Yeltsin Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimal misses with a straight left.
Yeltsin Jr tries to move into range but Decimal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dewey Decimal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Yeltsin Jr misses the target.
Yeltsin Jr cracks Decimal with an open hand slap.
Yeltsin Jr tries to clinch there but Decimal circles away.
Yeltsin Jr looks to throw the jab but Decimal is out of range.
Yeltsin Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Decimal.
Yeltsin Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Decimal.
Yeltsin Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Decimal.
Yeltsin Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Decimal.
Yeltsin Jr throwing a counter right hand but Decimal manages to avoid it.
Yeltsin Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decimal slips a straight right by Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Decimal lands a slapping body shot.
Decimal slips a jab from Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Decimal.
Yeltsin Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yeltsin Jr misses with a hook. Decimal ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Decimal.
Yeltsin Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decimal misses with a hook. Yeltsin Jr ducked under it nicely.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a leg kick.
Yeltsin Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Decimal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decimal throws the left hand but Yeltsin Jr avoids the punch easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yeltsin Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Decimal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Decimal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A bone on bone clash there as Decimal blocks the leg kick.
That kick from Yeltsin Jr tenderised Decimal's leg. Decimal is trying to keep his angry face on.
A combination from Yeltsin Jr does no damage.
Decimal tries to work over Yeltsin Jr's front leg with a kick but Yeltsin Jr checks it.
Decimal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yeltsin Jr tries to move into range but Decimal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yeltsin Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
Yeltsin Jr moves out of range as Decimal strikes.
Decimal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeltsin Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Decimal.
Decimal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Decimal scores with a hook.
Decimal feints and then cracks Yeltsin Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yeltsin Jr down.
Decimal misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dewey Decimal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dewey Decimal's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Decimal lands the left hand.
Decimal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yeltsin Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yeltsin Jr has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Yeltsin Jr.
Decimal working aggressively here.
Yeltsin Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Decimal is keeping busy.
Decimal is looking to control Yeltsin Jr's arms but Yeltsin Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Decimal has his back to the cage.
Yeltsin Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Decimal's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Yeltsin Jr fails to land.
Yeltsin Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeltsin Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Decimal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yeltsin Jr misses with the head strike.
Decimal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yeltsin Jr backwards.
Yeltsin Jr has Decimal pushed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeltsin Jr lands an uppercut.
Yeltsin Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Decimal tries to circle away but Yeltsin Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Decimal trying to stall but Yeltsin Jr improves his position.
Yeltsin Jr is trying to stall.
Yeltsin Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Decimal misses with a body punch.
Decimal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Decimal in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Decimal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Decimal connects with a right hand. Yeltsin Jr shakes it off.
Decimal throws a looping overhand right but Yeltsin Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Yeltsin Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good work by Yeltsin Jr as he checks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Yeltsin Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decimal slips a straight right by Yeltsin Jr.
Decimal misses with a two punch combination.
Yeltsin Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Decimal moves out of range easily.
Yeltsin Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Decimal moves away.
Decimal lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeltsin Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yeltsin Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Decimal tests Yeltsin Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yeltsin Jr throws the left hand but Decimal avoids the punch easily.
Decimal misses with a few strikes there.
Yeltsin Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab from Decimal.
Decimal connects with a body shot that sends Yeltsin Jr's belly button to the back.
Yeltsin Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Decimal manages to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Decimal.
Decimal throws a body punch but Yeltsin Jr moves out of range.
Decimal scores with the left hand. Yeltsin Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Yeltsin Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Decimal throws out the jab.
Yeltsin Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Decimal, pushing him back against the cage.
Decimal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Decimal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yeltsin Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Decimal letting Yeltsin Jr take a breather here.
Decimal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeltsin Jr taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Decimal.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Decimal.
Yeltsin Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Yeltsin Jr.
Decimal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yeltsin Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Yeltsin Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Decimal backwards.
Yeltsin Jr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Decimal breaks the clinch.
Yeltsin Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dewey Decimal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yeltsin Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Decimal.
Decimal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yeltsin Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Decimal looks to land a right hand but Yeltsin Jr moved out of range.
Decimal loads up on a big right hand but Yeltsin Jr slips the punch.
As Decimal backs away, Yeltsin Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decimal swings for the body but Yeltsin Jr moves out of range.
Yeltsin Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Decimal lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decimal throws a looping overhand right but Yeltsin Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Yeltsin Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Decimal lands a lovely overhand right.
Decimal walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yeltsin Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yeltsin Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Decimal.
Yeltsin Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yeltsin Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Decimal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decimal lands with an uppercut that bounces Yeltsin Jr off the cage and back into range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Decimal. That's going to slow Yeltsin Jr down.
Good exchange - Yeltsin Jr coming out on top.
Yeltsin Jr looks to land a left hand but Decimal moved out of range nicely.
Decimal avoids the body shot from Yeltsin Jr.
Decimal throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yeltsin Jr throws a hook but Decimal avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeltsin Jr ducks under a wild hook from Decimal.
Yeltsin Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Decimal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yeltsin Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Decimal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dewey Decimal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dewey Decimal's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Yeltsin Jr tries to clinch up.
Decimal with a hook.
Yeltsin Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Decimal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick lands for Yeltsin Jr.
Decimal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yeltsin Jr staying out of range there.
Yeltsin Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Yeltsin Jr misses its target.
Yeltsin Jr moves away from the strike by Decimal.
Yeltsin Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Decimal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Decimal throws a series of punches but Yeltsin Jr moves out of range.
Decimal throws out a loose jab but Yeltsin Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Decimal.
Yeltsin Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Decimal manages to avoid it.
Decimal slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yeltsin Jr.
Decimal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Decimal needs to keep his hands up - Yeltsin Jr had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Decimal throws a body shot but no joy.
Yeltsin Jr dips to his left and cracks Decimal with an uppercut!
Decimal moves forwards but Yeltsin Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yeltsin Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimal misses the jab.
Decimal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Decimal lands a nice hook to Yeltsin Jr's body. Yeltsin Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Decimal throws out a loose jab but Yeltsin Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yeltsin Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Decimal avoided it.
Yeltsin Jr checks a leg kick.
Yeltsin Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yeltsin Jr moves in looking to clinch but Decimal pushes him off.
Yeltsin Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Yeltsin Jr misses.
Yeltsin Jr looks to land a left hand but Decimal moved out of range nicely.
Decimal throws a hook but Yeltsin Jr avoids it easily.
It looked like Yeltsin Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a looping right.
Decimal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yeltsin Jr.
Decimal throws a right and a left that Yeltsin Jr avoids nicely.
Decimal slips under a jab from Yeltsin Jr.
Decimal misses with an uppercut. Yeltsin Jr saw that one coming.
Yeltsin Jr lands with a straight right. Decimal didn't see that one coming.
That kick from Decimal tenderised Yeltsin Jr's leg. Yeltsin Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decimal swats away the attempt to clinch by Yeltsin Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimal slips under a jab from Yeltsin Jr.
It seemed like Decimal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Decimal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Decimal loads up on a big right hand but Yeltsin Jr slips the punch.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Yeltsin Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decimal looks to land a right hand but Yeltsin Jr moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Yeltsin Jr misses the target.
Decimal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Yeltsin Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yeltsin Jr wants to clinch.
Decimal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yeltsin Jr. Yeltsin Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Decimal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yeltsin Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Decimal.
Yeltsin Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yeltsin Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Yeltsin Jr does no damage.
Decimal attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yeltsin Jr connects with a leg kick.
Boris Yeltsin Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Decimal.
Yeltsin Jr lands a jab to Decimal's midsection.
Decimal swings for the body but Yeltsin Jr moves out of range.
Decimal misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yeltsin Jr. Decimal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decimal throws out a counter right but Yeltsin Jr avoids it with no problem.
Yeltsin Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Decimal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yeltsin Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A bone on bone clash there as Decimal blocks the leg kick.
Yeltsin Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Decimal was well out of range. Poor timing from Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr takes one to the chin there.
Decimal lands a head shot.
Yeltsin Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yeltsin Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decimal looks to land a left hand but Yeltsin Jr moved out of range nicely.
Decimal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Decimal with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decimal throws a hook but Yeltsin Jr blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yeltsin Jr, as that shot connected.
Decimal checks a low kick from Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr looks to land a body kick but Decimal moved away.
A slow jab from Decimal misses its intended target.
Decimal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Decimal.
A swing and a miss from Decimal.
Nice defenses there by Decimal.
Decimal throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Yeltsin Jr tenderised Decimal's leg. Decimal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Decimal looks to land a right hand but Yeltsin Jr moved out of range.
Decimal throws a big shot that misses.
Decimal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Decimal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Yeltsin Jr.
Decimal takes one to the chin there.
Yeltsin Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Decimal.
Dewey Decimal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Decimal throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dewey Decimal.
I've got Decimal winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dewey Decimal!
A victorious Dewey Decimal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Luciano (ranked 1185 p4p, 2262 weight class) and Iner Raledran (ranked 143 p4p, 265 weight class). Luciano comes to the cage accompanied by SHORT PEOPLE. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 3, fighting out of New York, Ray Luciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Iner Raledran!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano avoids the body shot from Raledran.
Raledran gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Raledran shoots in for a takedown but Luciano shows good takedown defense.
Raledran ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raledran shoots in for a takedown but Luciano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raledran jabs at Luciano's body.
Luciano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Luciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano looks to land a body kick but Raledran moved away.
Luciano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Raledran counters with a nice leg kick.
Luciano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raledran throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Luciano stuns Raledran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Luciano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raledran has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Raledran is just out of range.
Raledran drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luciano defends it well.
Luciano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raledran checks it well.
Ray Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raledran swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
We've been told by Luciano's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Raledran throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano is looking to land body kicks.
Luciano catches Raledran with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Raledran is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Luciano rather than just go for the knockout.
Luciano drives through with a takedown into Raledran's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Raledran working for submissions but it's allowed Luciano to get to half guard.
Luciano is keen to just control but Raledran is a slippery customer.
Luciano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Luciano trying to control the action but Raledran is working from the bottom.
Luciano 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raledran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luciano pulls his head out easily.
Raledran is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano wants to pass the guard but Raledran is defending well.
Raledran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Luciano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Luciano trying to pass the guard but Raledran defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Raledran is looking for a sweep. Luciano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raledran manages to get to full guard.
Luciano is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Raledran has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Luciano is looking to defend but Raledran has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Luciano! Raledran pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Luciano taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Iner Raledran!
Our winner, Iner Raledran, 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kokkoro Kirin (ranked 1037 p4p, 1289 weight class) and Dredd Tatum (ranked 59 p4p, 80 weight class). Kokkoro Kirin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kokkoro Kirin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dredd Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum rushes Kirin and presses him up against the cage.
Tatum misses with a knee to the head.
Tatum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kirin blocks it with crossed arms.
Tatum misses with the head strike.
Tatum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tatum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tatum misses with a body punch.
Kirin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tatum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tatum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kirin blocks it with crossed arms.
Tatum trying to land knees to the body.
Kirin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tatum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kirin avoids it.
A right hook to the body lands for Kirin.
Tatum looks winded!
Kirin lands a nice shot to the body.
Kirin lands a shoulder strike.
Kirin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kirin scores with a shoulder strike.
Kirin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kirin.
Kirin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Kirin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Dredd Tatum has been cut.
Kirin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kirin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirin cracks Tatum with a nice body shot.
Tatum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tatum blocks a body shot from Kirin.
Kirin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kirin lands a shot to the body.
Kirin lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Kirin on the inside.
 Tatum is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Kirin.
Tatum is still on wobbly legs! Can Kirin finish him?
A right hand to the body from Kirin.
Clinched against the cage, Kirin lands a big elbow that drops Tatum! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Tatum is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kokkoro Kirin!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kokkoro Kirin made sure he mentioned Furnace Performance 🔥, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Satoshi Ekaku (ranked 679 p4p, 877 weight class) and Senger Line (ranked 52 p4p, 119 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Line's choice of entrance music: For Heavy Metal we will die!. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Satoshi Ekaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Senger Line!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Line misses with a straight right.
Line lands with a good body shot.
Line misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
Line scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ekaku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ekaku scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ekaku jabs Line right on the nose. Line blinks but takes it well.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Ekaku darts in and clinches Line up against the cage.
Ekaku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ekaku.
Line lands with a short shot to the head.
Ekaku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Ekaku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku lands a right hand.
A short right from Ekaku on the inside.
Ekaku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekaku blocks an uppercut.
Line tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku's elbow.
The referee calls for Ekaku to work.
Ekaku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Line lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ekaku keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ekaku moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Line throws a strike but Ekaku rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ekaku stays in close to Line's body and controls the position.
Line bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ekaku's guard.
Line wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Ekaku controlling the position.
Line throws an elbow that misses. Ekaku uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Line's guard. Nice move by Ekaku!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Line looking for a guillotine here but Ekaku defends easily.
Line wants to sweep here but Ekaku controlling him for the moment.
Line manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ekaku manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Line trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ekaku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Line loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Line manages to get himself to full guard.
Line tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ekaku is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Line is trying to keep Ekaku in close.
Ekaku is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ekaku preventing the sweep.
That's four 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.
Line escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ekaku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Line is controlling Ekaku's posture.
Line being controlled here, momentarily.
Line controls Ekaku momentarily but Ekaku frees himself.
Line looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ekaku is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Line on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Satoshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Line attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A right-left combo lands from Line.
Line throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ekaku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ekaku darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Line missing with a left hand there. Ekaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Line lands.
Ekaku tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Line manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku lands with an uppercut that bounces Line off the cage and back into range.
Line cracks Ekaku with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku misses with a looping right.
Line throws a counter combo.
Satoshi Ekaku is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Line lands with a hook. Ekaku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Line connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Line blocks a jab.
Line fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ekaku feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Line as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Line.
Line on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Line shoots in for a takedown but Ekaku shows good takedown defense.
Line clobbers Ekaku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Line throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku checks the leg kick nicely there.
Line shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Line walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ekaku scores with a nice strike.
Ekaku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ekaku digs a good hook to Line's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku lands with a hook. Line tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Line misses the target.
Ekaku throws a hook but Line blocks it.
Line with a hook.
Line has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ekaku.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Line tests Ekaku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Line throws a series of punches but Ekaku moves out of range.
Line has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ekaku.
A leg kick checked by Line.
Line looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Line shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ekaku pinned against the cage. Ekaku gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Satoshi Ekaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Senger Line.
Line misses with a double jab.
Line defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Line swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Line throws a head kick that misses.
Line misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
Line thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku tried to counter with a leg kick but Line avoided it.
Ekaku scores with a hook.
Line takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A lazy left from Line finds it's target.
Ekaku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Satoshi Ekaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Line throws a leg kick
and Ekaku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekaku.
A jab from Ekaku misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Ekaku blocks the low kick.
Ekaku throwing a counter right hand but Line manages to avoid it.
Line walks into a straight right hand from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Line misses with a takedown attempt - Ekaku sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Line staying out of range there.
Ekaku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Line fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Line stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku.
Good work by Ekaku as he checks the leg kick.
Line takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Line ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ekaku connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ekaku defending well as Line loads up on a big left hand.
Line moves out of range of the body kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Line. Line obviously looking to wear him down.
Line throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku slips a jab from Line.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Line shoots in and drives through. Ekaku sprawls well.
Line takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku checks a leg kick nicely.
Line takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ekaku checks a leg kick.
Line closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ekaku's guard.
Line throws a strike but Ekaku rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Line looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ekaku has picked Line up and slammed him! Line can't keep hold of the triangle and Ekaku manages to pass to side control!
Ekaku tries to advance to mount but can't.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Line!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Satoshi Ekaku dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Line throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Senger Line has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
Line blocks a low kick nicely.
Line stuns Ekaku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Line checks it.
Ekaku misses the jab.
Line steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ekaku. That one must have hurt.
Ekaku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ekaku scores with a hook to the body. Line takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
Line throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
Line misses with a wild body shot.
Line misses with a leg kick.
Line throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ekaku was covering up waiting for the punch and Line finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Line throws an elbow that misses. Ekaku uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Line's guard. Nice move by Ekaku!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Line is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ekaku controlling from the top position.
Line 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.
Line is looking to sweep but instead, Ekaku has passed into half guard.
Line is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two 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.
Line is pressing down on Ekaku's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Line escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ekaku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Line bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ekaku's guard.
Ekaku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Senger Line has got the better of the ground game so far.
Line throws a big elbow that misses.
Line wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line throws a strike but Ekaku rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Line looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Line has an active guard here but Ekaku has managed to pass into half guard.
Line takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Line trying to control from the bottom.
Line missing with punches from the bottom.
Line is holding on to half guard well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Line wants to improve his position but Ekaku is controlling well.
Line is looking to get back to full guard here but Ekaku has managed to pass to side control instead.
Line is looking for a sweep.
A control attempt from Line but he's now mounted!
Line is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Satoshi Ekaku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ekaku controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Senger Line.
I think Ekaku 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoshi Ekaku!
Satoshi Ekaku thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donner Keil (ranked 1114 p4p, 1296 weight class) and Derwent Bolt (ranked 172 p4p, 200 weight class). Donner Keil has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donner Keil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derwent Bolt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolt needs to keep his hands up - Keil had a free shot at his head there.
Keil thumps Bolt with a low kick.
Bolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keil moves away.
Derwent Bolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolt fails with the takedown.
Keil went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bolt cracks Keil with an open hand slap.
Bolt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bolt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Keil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolt checks a leg kick.
Bolt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bolt misses with a takedown attempt
and Keil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keil sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Donner Keil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derwent Bolt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolt clinches with his opponent.
Bolt has clasped his hands together around Keil's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bolt prevents Keil from escaping the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bolt is looking to take a break and control but Keil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keil is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bolt has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt trying to control the position but Keil is working away.
Bolt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Keil knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Keil is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bolt is controlling him well.
Keil trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two 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.
Keil being controlled for a moment.
Bolt is trying to get an arm triangle but Keil is defending well.
Bolt prevents Keil from escaping the position.
Bolt trying to control the position but Keil is working away.
Keil is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bolt has just dragged him back down to the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bolt tries for a kimura but Keil is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Keil is pushing Bolt's head away, looking to escape. Bolt manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bolt controls the position.
Keil is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Keil tries to escape but Bolt is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
My spies in Gym inform me that Bolt has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bolt wants to control but Keil is keeping him busy.
Bolt prevents Keil from escaping the position.
Bolt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keil keeps working.
Keil is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bolt has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Keil misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Keil as he avoids it easily.
Jab from Keil.
Good leg kick by Keil.
Bolt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Keil!
Bolt working the ground and pound.
Bolt wants to control but Keil is keeping him busy.
Bolt prevents Keil from escaping the position.
Bolt trying to control the action but Keil is working from the bottom.
Keil is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bolt slows the pace down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Donner Keil will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Keil lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bolt throws a big shot that misses.
Keil leaves Bolt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bolt.
Bolt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keil.
Keil connects with a looping right hand.
Keil listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keil.
Donner Keil is winning the standup battle so far.
Bolt slips under a jab.
Bolt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bolt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Keil counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Bolt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keil keeps working.
Keil won't allow Bolt to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keil looks like he's trying to stand up.
Keil kicks off Bolt and gets to his feet.
Bolt moves out of range of the strikes.
Keil avoids the body shot from Bolt.
Keil feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bolts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bolt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Keil napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Keil is trying to buck Bolt off.
Bolt trying to control the action but Keil is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolt remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Keil is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bolt has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Derwent Bolt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bolt trying to control the action but Keil is working from the bottom.
Keil wants to get back to his feet.
Bolt working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keil prevents Bolt from moving into mount.
Keil is not content to let Bolt control the position.
Keil is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Bolt stalls from top position.
Keil pushes Bolt away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bolt gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Keil bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A chopping leg kick lands by Keil.
Bolt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keil sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Keil looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Donner Keil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derwent Bolt.
Bolt throws a looping overhand right but Keil ducks down to avoid it.
Bolt lands a lovely overhand right.
Bolt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keil. Keil obviously looking to wear him down.
Bolt misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keil scores with a hook to the body. Bolt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Keil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolt.
Bolt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keil manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Donner Keil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bolt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Keil is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bolt throws a body shot but no joy.
Keil throws a big counter combination but Bolt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bolt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bolt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keil is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Keil scores with a leg kick.
Keil shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Keil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolt can do to turn this around?
Bolt dives in for a single leg takedown but Keil sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Good leg kick by Keil.
Bolt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keil works the jab nicely.
Keil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolt throws out a counter right but Keil avoids it with no problem.
Keil throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bolt counters with a single leg into guard. Keil didn't expect that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donner Keil dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bolt throws a hook to the side of Keil's head but Keil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolt tries for a takedown but Keil sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Keil lands a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Keil. No joy for Bolt on that attempt.
Keil was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Keil lands a really nice looking cross but Bolt seems unphased.
Keil misses with a hook. Bolt ducked under it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Keil as Bolt shoots in.
Donner Keil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derwent Bolt.
Donk. Keil catches Bolt right on the button with a cross.
Bolt takes one on the button.
Keil misses with the combination.
Bolt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keil connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bolt scrambles back to his feet.
Bolt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bolt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Keil tries to avoid it but Bolt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Keil to the ground. Keil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Keil scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bolt.
Bolt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good leg kick by Keil.
Bolt moves out of range as Keil strikes.
Bolt shoots in but Keil avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Bolt looks to move away, Keil throws a big counter combo but Bolt just gets out of the way.
Keil scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bolt is defended easily by Keil.
Keil keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bolt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keil.
Derwent Bolt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolt drives through with a takedown into Keil's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Keil wants to get back to his feet but Bolt passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bolt prevents Keil from standing back up.
Bolt is looking to take a break and control but Keil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keil is trying to stand up here but Bolt is controlling him well.
Bolt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bolt prevents Keil from standing back up.
Keil is not content to let Bolt control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Keil wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bolt drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bolt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bolt won't allow Keil to get back to his feet.
Keil can't keep his opponent in guard - Bolt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Keil won't allow Bolt to pass to mount.
Bolt stops Keil from getting back to his feet.
Bolt trying to control from half guard but Keil is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolt prevents Keil from standing back up.
Keil manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A swing and a miss from Bolt.
Keil is looking to counter punch.
Bolt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Keil lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Keil circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bolt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Keil swivels and escapes.
Bolt takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolt misses with a hook
letting Keil counter with a right hand.
Keil scoring well with a low kick there.
Bolt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Keil lands a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Keil. That snapped Bolt's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donner Keil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Keil, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donner Keil!
During a confident post fight interview, Donner Keil thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jian Zhao (ranked 715 p4p, 797 weight class) and Mengrire Krenakore (ranked 57 p4p, 66 weight class). Zhao comes to the cage accompanied by Dirty Harry (Schtung Chinese New Year Remix) - Gorillaz. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jian Zhao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mengrire Krenakore!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhao slips under a jab from Krenakore.
Zhao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krenakore manages to avoid it.
Zhao avoids the body shot from Krenakore.
Zhao quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Krenakore looks to land a right hand but Zhao moved out of range.
Zhao is looking to counter punch.
Krenakore blocks a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zhao.
Krenakore throws a body punch but Zhao moves out of range.
Zhao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zhao there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Jian Zhao has been cut.
Zhao walks into a stiff left hand from Krenakore.
Krenakore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krenakore looks to land a left hand but Zhao moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krenakore misses the body punch
and Zhao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Krenakore's knee momentarily.
Krenakore misses with a body shot.
Krenakore with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krenakore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhao throws a jab when Krenakore was well out of range.
Krenakore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhao counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Krenakore.
Krenakore looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhao is just out of range.
Krenakore misses with a right hand
and Zhao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Mengrire Krenakore has been cut.
Zhao sizes up Krenakore with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Krenakore swings widly with a right hand
and Krenakore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhao misses with a hook
and Krenakore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zhao. Krenakore shrugs it off though.
Zhao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krenakore.
Krenakore takes a swing at Zhao's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krenakore misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zhao.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zhao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Krenakore misses.
Zhao throwing a counter right hand but Krenakore manages to avoid it.
Zhao staying out of range there.
Krenakore punishes Zhao's body with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Zhao has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zhao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick from Zhao lands but Krenakore takes it in his stride.
A shot to the body from Krenakore misses
and Zhao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krenakore is rocked!
Zhao connects with a body shot that sends Krenakore's belly button to the back.
Krenakore is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhao finish him?
Krenakore throws an off balance right hand
and Zhao scores with a counter punch that sends Krenakore to the canvas! Zhao smells blood - he's punishing Krenakore with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Krenakore has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jian Zhao!
Jian Zhao decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Macca Outback (ranked 222 p4p, 378 weight class) and Bofur Widenose (ranked 26 p4p, 45 weight class). Macca Outback could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bofur Widenose's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macca Outback!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bofur Widenose!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Outback throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Widenose steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Widenose gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widenose is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Outback has managed to free his arm - good work.
Outback avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Widenose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Widenose has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Widenose trying to mount his opponent but Outback defends it.
Outback is positioning himself well to prevent Widenose advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outback has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Widenose thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Outback's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Widenose working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Outback is controlling Widenose's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Outback tries to get to full guard but Widenose has control of the leg.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Widenose is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Outback trying to hold on to Widenose's head to control him but Widenose postures up.
Widenose is stalling here. Outback is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Widenose seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Outback has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Outback trying to control the action but Widenose is working from the bottom.
Widenose is looking for a sweep.
Widenose manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widenose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Widenose trying to control here.
Outback controlling the action here.
Widenose tries to roll over but Outback keeps him under control.
Widenose actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Widenose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Widenose trying to hold on to Outback's head to control him but Outback postures up.
Widenose wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Outback connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Outback throws a jab when Widenose was well out of range.
Widenose takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Widenose shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Outback pinned against the cage. Outback gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Macca Outback will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Outback chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Widenose shoots in and drives through. Outback sprawls well.
Widenose takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Outback instigates a clinch.
Widenose pulls Outback into guard.
Outback has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Outback showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Outback doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Outback manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widenose is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Outback frees his head nicely. Oh but Widenose has switched to an armbar! Outback is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bofur Widenose!
Our winner, Bofur Widenose, 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Pinkman (ranked 47 p4p, 178 weight class) and Dmitri Kersikov (ranked 5 p4p, 16 weight class). Pinkman comes to the cage accompanied by Quavo & Takeoff - Hotel Lobby . Kersikov has chosen Builder - Her Voice (Headhunterz Remix) as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Pinkman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dmitri Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pinkman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kersikov on the side of the head.
Pinkman misses with a straight right.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Pinkman avoids it with no problem.
Pinkman loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov looks to throw a body kick
and Pinkman counters with a shoot takedown. Kersikov fights it but they end up in guard.
Pinkman wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
Pinkman trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Pinkman from controlling successfully.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pinkman controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov pulls Pinkman in close to prevent any damage.
Pinkman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov wants to stand but Pinkman is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pinkman lands with a right hand.
Pinkman misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kersikov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kersikov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pinkman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov throws a hook but Pinkman blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Pinkman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pinkman counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Pinkman.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kersikov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pinkman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pinkman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kersikov is staying active underneath Pinkman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pinkman is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is staying active underneath Pinkman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kersikov has his hands clasped together around Pinkman's back. He's all about the action.
Well, if Pinkman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kersikov is trying to maintain the position but Pinkman is very close to passing his half guard.
Pinkman trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Pinkman not doing much here.
That's four 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.
Pinkman seems to be looking for submissions.
Kersikov is not content to let Pinkman control the position.
Kersikov is looking to control Pinkman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pinkman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kersikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pinkman.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pinkman is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Pinkman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Pinkman.
Kersikov defending well as Pinkman loads up on a big left hand.
Jesse Pinkman is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov with the inside leg kick.
Pinkman misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Pinkman throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pinkman really felt that one!
Pinkman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Pinkman steps away.
A cross from Kersikov lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman lunges at Kersikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kersikov's hand.
Pinkman's corner calls for a 1-2. Pinkman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kersikov misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov walks into a jab.
Good exchange - Pinkman coming out on top.
Pinkman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
A bone on bone clash there as Pinkman blocks the leg kick.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov unleashes a big counter combination but Pinkman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pinkman sizes up Kersikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Pinkman.
Pinkman throws a big shot that misses.
Pinkman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pinkman is in Kersikov's guard.
Pinkman won't allow Kersikov to get back to his feet.
Pinkman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is pulling down on Pinkman's head to control his posture.
Pinkman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jesse Pinkman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kersikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pinkman defends it easily.
Pinkman looking to pass the guard.
Pinkman trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Pinkman passes Kersikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kersikov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kersikov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kersikov stands up and beckons Pinkman to his feet.
Dmitri Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
Pinkman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kersikov. Kersikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pinkman throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pinkman looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Pinkman moved away.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Pinkman throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinkman avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Pinkman misses with a straight right.
Pinkman fails with the takedown.
Pinkman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pinkman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Pinkman blocks a low kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Pinkman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pinkman throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Pinkman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pinkman loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Pinkman misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Pinkman lands with an uppercut that bounces Kersikov off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinkman misses the target.
Kersikov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pinkman throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pinkman misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pinkman scores with a decent looking hook.
Pinkman lands a jab to the head.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Pinkman.
Pinkman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov counters with a body kick.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Pinkman misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kersikov misses with a wild combination.
Pinkman is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Pinkman missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Pinkman avoids it with no problem.
Pinkman throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Pinkman misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinkman's corner calls for a 1-2. Pinkman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinkman misses with a hook.
Pinkman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Pinkman is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away.
Pinkman is just content to waste time from the top position. Kersikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Pinkman from controlling successfully.
Pinkman looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov is trying to control the position but Pinkman postures up.
Pinkman wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
That's four 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.
Pinkman passes Kersikov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pinkman trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Pinkman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov trying to control but Pinkman postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pinkman seems to be looking for submissions.
Pinkman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Pinkman clearly takes that round.
That's time! Pinkman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pinkman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pinkman misses the jab.
Kersikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pinkman, as that shot connected.
Pinkman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kersikov.
Pinkman misses with a straight right.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Pinkman misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice body kick.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Dmitri Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pinkman throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Jesse Pinkman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinkman lands with a cross.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Pinkman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kersikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Pinkman steps away.
Pinkman missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinkman works the jab nicely.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Pinkman jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman connects with a crisp jab.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinkman misses with a body shot.
Pinkman misses with a body punch
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov walks into a straight right hand from Pinkman.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov throws a hook but Pinkman blocks it.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pinkman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pinkman lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Pinkman.
Pinkman cracks Kersikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pinkman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pinkman with a body shot.
Pinkman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Pinkman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
A shot to the liver by Pinkman. Beautiful body shot.
Pinkman misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pinkman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Pinkman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pinkman misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Pinkman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinkman.
Kersikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pinkman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Pinkman misses.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pinkman throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Pinkman had his way with Dmitri Kersikov in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kersikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pinkman lands a jab to the head.
Pinkman throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Pinkman. Pinkman gets slowly back to his feet.
Pinkman looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pinkman lands with a shot to the body.
Jesse Pinkman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pinkman, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman scores with a sloppy right hand. Kersikov should have avoided that one.
Pinkman misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pinkman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Pinkman avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pinkman's hands.
Pinkman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pinkman.
A nice combination there by Pinkman.
Pinkman throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Kersikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Pinkman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a crisp one two that drops Pinkman! Kersikov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Pinkman to his feet! Pinkman is in big trouble!
 Pinkman is rocked!
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!
Pinkman drops his hands for a split second and Kersikov immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Pinkman face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Kersikov follows up with a right hand that knocks Pinkman into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dmitri Kersikov!
Dmitri Kersikov is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Dmitri Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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