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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edogawa Conan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rustam Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conan comes into the arena with Detective Conan Theme blaring out of the sound system. Kersikov has chosen ЦельРазгроl as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edogawa Conan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rustam Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Conan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Conan's front leg but catches the back leg as Conan tries to avoid it.
Conan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Conan throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've been hearing reports that Conan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Conan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Conan moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Conan lands with a good body shot.
Kersikov tests Conan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Conan avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
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!
Conan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kersikov did well to prevent Conan getting side control.
Kersikov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Conan is working for a kimura but Kersikov is defending it quite comfortably.
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Conan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conan drops an elbow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Kersikov is looking to escape.
Conan prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Conan is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
Kersikov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Conan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kersikov keeping control of the position.
Kersikov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Conan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Conan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Conan is looking for a kimura here.
Conan is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conan prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Conan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kersikov!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Conan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Conan.
Conan punching from mount but Kersikov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kersikov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kersikov is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conan with good strikes from the mount here!
Conan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Conan lands with some strikes.
Conan looking to finish Kersikov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kersikov!
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov just holding on.
Kersikov taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Conan with the ground and pound from mount.
Kersikov taking shots to the head.
Conan won't let Kersikov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edogawa Conan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Conan lands a jab to Kersikov's midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Conan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Conan cracks Kersikov with a good jab.
Conan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A slow jab from Conan misses its intended target.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Conan slaps the foot to one side.
Conan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kersikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Conan to score with a decent uppercut.
Conan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Conan.
Conan scores with a sloppy right hand. Kersikov should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Conan misses with a hook.
Conan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Conan.
Conan goes for a double leg but Kersikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kersikov continues to drive forward.
Conan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kersikov is pulling down on Conan's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Conan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Conan throwing strikes from guard but Kersikov blocks nicely.
Edogawa Conan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Conan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Conan throws a strike but Kersikov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kersikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Conan 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.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conan is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Conan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Conan keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Conan.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Conan is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A lazy body kick from Kersikov
and Conan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Conan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Kersikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Rustam Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Conan counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Conan.
Some wild striking there from Conan.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Conan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Conan sizes up Kersikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Conan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Conan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Conan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Conan scores with the left hand. Kersikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Conan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kersikov under the eye.
Edogawa Conan is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conan lands a jab to Kersikov's midsection.
Conan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kersikov throws a hook but Conan avoids it easily.
Conan is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses
and Conan counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conan is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Conan grinds an elbow into Kersikov's temple.
Conan wants to take a breather but Kersikov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Conan.
Conan throwing strikes from guard but Kersikov blocks nicely.
Conan throws an elbow that misses. Kersikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Conan's guard. Nice move by Kersikov!
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edogawa Conan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Conan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to avoid it but Conan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kersikov to the ground. Kersikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Conan misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Conan misses with a body shot.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Conan tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Conan blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan jumps into guard, dragging Kersikov to the mat.
Conan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kersikov pushing down on Conan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov is pressing down on Conan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Conan is holding on for now.
Conan is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Conan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Conan tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Conan misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Conan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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.
Some bone on bone action there as Conan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Conan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conan.
Conan lands with an overhand left.
Conan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Conan misses the shot to the body.
Conan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conan circles away quickly and effectively.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Conan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Conan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Conan scores with a hook.
Conan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Conan throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conan.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Conan.
Conan moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
A jab from Conan misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Conan misses the target.
Kersikov thows a body kick. Conan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Conan misses with a combination
and Kersikov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Conan gets tackled into the cage by Kersikov. Kersikov maintains the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kersikov.
Conan prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
A head punch on the inside from Conan fails to land.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
Conan breaks from the clinch.
Conan misses with a double jab.
Kersikov wants to clinch up but Conan keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Conan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Conan misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov lands an overhand right.
Conan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Conan is just out of range.
Kersikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conan.
Conan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Conan lands a right hook to the body.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Conan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Conan checks the leg kick.
Kersikov clinches up with Conan and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Edogawa Conan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Conan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov moves into the clinch.
Conan is looking to break free of the clinch but Kersikov has double underhooks.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the side of Conan's head.
Kersikov is stalling here.
Conan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kersikov.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
Kersikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Conans head.
Conan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Conan is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
Conan with the ground and pound but Kersikov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov is pulling down on Conan's head to control his posture.
Conan postures up in Kersikov's guard and throws a big left but Kersikov blocks it.
Conan wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Conan landing with the ground and pound.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conan is one step ahead there.
Conan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two 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.
Kersikov scores with a jab. Conan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conan manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Conan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Conan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Conan winds up and cracks Kersikov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Conan wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Conan has control of the leg.
Kersikov trying to control from the bottom.
Conan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Conan is controlling well.
Conan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kersikov defending well though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Conan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kersikov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Conan looks to land a strike but Kersikov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kersikov wants to stand and escape but Conan is having none of it.
Conan postures up in Kersikov's guard and throws a big left but Kersikov blocks it.
Conan looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Kersikov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Conan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Conan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Conan.
Conan misses with the combination.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov has Conan up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kersikov thows a body kick. Conan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Conan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A combination from Kersikov does no damage.
It looked like Conan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kersikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Kersikov dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Conan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Conan throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov thuds his right hand into Conan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Conan throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Conan cracks Kersikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Conan looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Conan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Conan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Conan tries to pass.
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to get back to his feet but Conan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Conan throws an elbow that misses. Kersikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Conan's guard. Nice move by Kersikov!
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Conan.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kersikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Conan ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Conan checks it.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick
and Conan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Conan throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Conan misses with a body shot.
Kersikov digs a good body shot into Conan's ribs.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donk. Conan catches Kersikov right on the button with a cross.
Rustam Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conan connects with a looping right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov sizes up Conan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kersikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Conan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kersikov's head.
Conan looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Conan lands a lovely overhand right.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Conan ducked under it nicely.
Conan moves out of range of the body kick.
Conan just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conan throws out the jab.
Kersikov throws a hook but Conan avoids it easily.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Conan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body. Conan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kersikov drops his hands momentarily and Conan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov takes a swing at Conan's ribcage but misses.
Edogawa Conan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conan lands a glancing blow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Conan misses its target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Conan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Conan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Conan throws a poor cross that misses
and Conan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Conan moved out of range.
Conan tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kersikov looks to throw a body kick
and Conan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Conan throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Conan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Conan trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Edogawa Conan.
I think Conan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edogawa Conan!
Edogawa Conan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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