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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Renji Abarai (ranked 287 p4p, 238 weight class) and Dmitri Kersikov (ranked 29 p4p, 22 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Builder - Her Voice (Headhunterz Remix) as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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 19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Renji Abarai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dmitri Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abarai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Abarai misses.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
Abarai misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Renji Abarai has been cut.
Abarai throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice body kick.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abarai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abarai.
Abarai lands a high kick!
Abarai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Abarai throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
Abarai misses with a hook.
We've been told by Abarai's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abarai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abarai misses with a jab to the body
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Abarai's knee momentarily.
Abarai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abarai throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Abarai misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abarai tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abarai lands a body shot.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai.
Abarai throws a lazy head kick
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abarai misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Abarai scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abarai 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov walks into a left hand.
Abarai throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Abarai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Abarai misses with a shot to the body
and Abarai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abarai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Abarai misses with a body shot.
Kersikov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Abarai counters with a straight right hand.
Abarai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abarai throws a chopping leg kick but Kersikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Abarai misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Abarai counters with a thumping low kick.
Abarai throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Abarai counters with a stiff right hand.
Abarai thumps Kersikov with a low kick.
Abarai thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abarai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abarai throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Abarai throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Abarai tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abarai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Abarai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kersikov.
Abarai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Renji Abarai's cut is getting worse.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abarai throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov moves forwards but Abarai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abarai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Abarai throws a nice inside leg kick.
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.
Abarai scoring well with a low kick there.
Abarai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abarai lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.
Abarai throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov throws a big counter head kick but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
Abarai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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.
Renji Abarai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renji Abarai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abarai.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Abarai finds it's way through Kersikov's defenses.
Abarai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abarai throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Abarai throws a head kick that misses.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abarai.
A low kick from Abarai misses
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Renji Abarai is winning the standup battle so far.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Abarai misses with a low kick.
Abarai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abarai counters with a thumping low kick.
Dmitri Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Abarai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Abarai lands with a hook. Kersikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abarai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kersikov.
Abarai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abarai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai misses with a head kick.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abarai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Abarai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kersikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Abarai missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abarai thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Kersikov counters with a nice right hand that sends Abarai toppling to the canvas! Abarai scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kersikov finish him?!
Abarai is rocked!
Renji Abarai's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kersikov cracks Abarai with a left hook right on the temple and Abarai goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Kersikov lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Abarai is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitri Kersikov!
After winning the bout, Dmitri Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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