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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Renji Abarai (ranked 129 p4p, 456 weight class) and Dmitri Kersikov (ranked 19 p4p, 56 weight class). Kersikov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Builder - Her Voice (Headhunterz Remix). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Renji Abarai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dmitri Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abarai wants to land a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Abarai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Abarai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abarai takes one on the button.
Abarai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abarai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
Abarai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters with a low kick, right behind Abarai 's knee.
Abarai looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Abarai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Abarai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abarai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Abarai saw that one coming.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abarai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Kersikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Abarai steps away.
Abarai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kersikov motions for Abarai to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Abarai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Kersikov wants to slow Abarai down by chopping away at his legs.
Abarai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Abarai misses with a leg kick
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Abarai slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abarai.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Abarai misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Abarai misses
and Kersikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Abarai takes a kick to the side of the head.
Abarai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Abarai misses with a hook.
Abarai lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.
A left lands for Kersikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abarai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Abarai misses with a body shot.
Abarai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Abarai.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov 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.
A low kick lands for Abarai.
Abarai misses with a body shot
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Abarai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Abarai misses.
Abarai misses with a leg kick.
Abarai misses the body punch
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Abarai misses with a wild body shot.
Abarai checks a leg kick.
Abarai misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abarai misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Abarai.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Abarai is wise to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abarai.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Abarai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Abarai checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Abarai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov connects with a looping right hand.
Abarai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abarai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Abarai is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Abarai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Abarai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Abarai misses.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abarai is looking to chop away at Kersikov's legs.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Abarai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abarai is looking to slow Kersikov down with leg kicks.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Abarai.
Abarai misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Abarai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A bone on bone clash there as Abarai blocks the leg kick.
Abarai throws a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Abarai throws a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A left lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Abarai misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov motions for Abarai to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Kersikov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
An inside leg kick from Abarai misses.
Abarai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Abarai with an uppercut!
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it.
Abarai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.
Abarai throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Abarai lands a jab to the nose.
Abarai takes one to the chin there.
Abarai misses with a hook.
Kersikov throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Abarai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Abarai off balance momentarily.
Abarai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kersikov is able to avoid easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abarai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Abarai misses with a hook.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Abarai walks into a left hand.
Kersikov is looking to slow Abarai down with leg kicks.
Kersikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Abarai throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Abarai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Abarai lands a glancing blow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abarai misses with a looping left.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Abarai moved away.
Abarai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abarai.
Abarai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
Abarai swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Abarai misses with a low kick.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Abarai moved out of range nicely.
Abarai checks the leg kick.
Abarai takes one on the button.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Abarai jumps back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abarai 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 Kersikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kersikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Abarai might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Abarai saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kersikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abarai on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Abarai down.
Kersikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abarai checks the leg kick.
Abarai throws out a powerful jab.
Abarai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Abarai digs a good body shot into Kersikov's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a good cross that connects.
Abarai lands a right hook to the body.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Abarai misses with a low kick as Kersikov jumps back.
Abarai misses with a wild body shot.
Abarai backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Abarai scores with a nice strike.
A left lands for Abarai.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Abarai.
Abarai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Abarai misses
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abarai misses with a looping left.
Abarai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kersikov motions for Abarai to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Abarai.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abarai.
Abarai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kersikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Abarai scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Abarai.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kersikov 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 Abarai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abarai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Abarai walks into a left hand.
Abarai misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Abarai throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Abarai misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai tries to land a leg kick but Kersikov saw it coming and moves away.
Good work by Abarai as he checks the leg kick.
Abarai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Dmitri Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abarai can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dmitri Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Abarai misses with a leg kick.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Abarai throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Abarai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Abarai moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abarai.
Abarai staying out of range there.
Abarai scores with a nice right hand.
Abarai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kersikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Abarai is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Abarai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abarai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Abarai misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Abarai steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Abarai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kersikov.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Abarai misses with a leg kick.
Abarai cracks Kersikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abarai's sensitive parts.
Kersikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Abarai ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Abarai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Abarai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Abarai tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abarai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai scores with a jab. Kersikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abarai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range and Abarai settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abarai misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abarai.
Abarai is looking to slow Kersikov down with leg kicks.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abarai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abarai checks a leg kick nicely.
Abarai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kersikov has time to react.
Abarai checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Abarai throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abarai's head backwards.
Abarai misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Abarai avoids it.
Abarai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Abarai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Abarai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Kersikov misses.
Abarai connects with a body shot that sends Kersikov's belly button to the back.
Good leg kick by Abarai.
Abarai thumps Kersikov with a low kick.
Abarai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Abarai. That snapped Kersikov's head back.
Abarai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Abarai tried to score with a low kick but Kersikov checks it.
Abarai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Abarai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kersikov just manages to avoid it.
Abarai misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Abarai slips the punch.
Abarai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai cracks Kersikov with an open hand slap.
Abarai moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Abarai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Abarai.
Abarai misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abarai.
Abarai misses with a low kick.
Abarai throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
Abarai tries to land a leg kick but Kersikov saw it coming and moves away.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Kersikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Abarai misses its intended target.
Kersikov connects with the punch.
Kersikov is looking to chop away at Abarai's legs.
Kersikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai lands a jab.
Abarai looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Renji Abarai did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai tries to score with a low kick but Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Abarai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Abarai lands a head shot.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Abarai.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Abarai's knee but Abarai avoids it well.
Abarai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands the left hand.
Abarai scores with a sloppy right hand. Kersikov should have avoided that one.
Abarai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Abarai.
Abarai throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Abarai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Abarai walks into a left hand.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Abarai should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abarai catches Kersikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Abarai throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kersikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Abarai.
Abarai throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abarai.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Abarai should have avoided that one.
Kersikov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Abarai down.
Abarai blocks a jab.
A jab from Abarai misses.
Abarai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Good leg kick by Abarai.
Kersikov scores with a nice head shot.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Abarai blocks the leg kick.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Abarai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abarai blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kersikov checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick lands for Kersikov.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov unleashes a big counter combination but Abarai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abarai lands with a straight right. Kersikov didn't see that one coming.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Abarai's leg. Abarai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abarai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abarai. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Abarai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Abarai swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kersikov connects with a crisp jab.
Abarai checks a leg kick nicely.
Abarai misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov lands an overhand right.
Kersikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abarai throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A clash of legs there as Abarai blocks the low kick.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abarai misses with a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abarai.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Abarai's shoulder, as Abarai tries to avoid the shot.
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Kersikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abarai misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Abarai misses its intended target.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Abarai throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Abarai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by Abarai.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abarai.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Abarai is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Abarai misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Abarai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abarai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Kersikov dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Abarai is out of range.
Abarai lands a nice shot that snaps Kersikov's head back.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Abarai is out of range.
Kersikov looks to land a combination but Abarai avoids it well.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Abarai.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai thuds his right hand into Kersikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A bone on bone clash there as Abarai blocks the leg kick.
Abarai connects with a leg kick.
Abarai tries to score with a low kick but Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
Kersikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Abarai's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai throws a low kick, looking for Kersikov's leg but Kersikov calmly moves out of range.
Kersikov works the jab nicely.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Abarai checks it.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abarai 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 Kersikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kersikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as Kersikov blocks the low kick.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Abarai is out of range.
Abarai checks a leg kick.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Abarai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
Abarai misses with a body punch
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Abarai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Abarai misses.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Kersikov moves out of range as Abarai strikes.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abarai needs to keep his hands up - Kersikov had a free shot at his head there.
Renji Abarai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abarai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Abarai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Abarai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abarai throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Abarai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
A clash of legs there as Kersikov blocks the low kick.
A cross from Kersikov lands.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Abarai ducked under it nicely.
Abarai takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Abarai misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Abarai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abarai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
Abarai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Abarai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
A swing and a miss from Abarai.
Abarai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kersikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kersikov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov lunges at Abarai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Abarai's hand.
Kersikov tries a low kick but Abarai avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abarai throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
A slow jab from Abarai misses its intended target.
Abarai lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abarai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Abarai connects with a single shot there.
Abarai throws a leg kick
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
A jab from Kersikov does it's job there.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Abarai staying out of range there.
Abarai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Abarai throws a lazy uppercut
and Abarai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abarai throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Abarai throws a low kick but Kersikov moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kersikov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 46:49
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 46:49
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Kersikov!
Dmitri Kersikov is the new featherweight champion!
Dmitri Kersikov 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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