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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ademaro Dos Anjos (ranked 185 p4p, 250 weight class) and Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad (ranked 18 p4p, 24 weight class). Ferkingstad comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Try That In A Small Town kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
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BJJ Red 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 33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ademaro Dos Anjos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferkingstad moves out of range as Dos Anjos strikes.
Ferkingstad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dos Anjos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ademaro Dos Anjos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Dos Anjos there.
It looks like Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has been cut.
Dos Anjos throws out a loose jab but Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad lands a front kick.
Dos Anjos lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ferkingstad will feel that in the morning.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook
and Ferkingstad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dos Anjos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ferkingstad - the referee stops the clock and Dos Anjos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ferkingstad. Dos Anjos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left and a right from Ferkingstad both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Ademaro Dos Anjos has been cut.
Ferkingstad tried to score with a low kick but Dos Anjos checks it.
A big left from Ferkingstad misses.
Dos Anjos misses with a left hand
and Ferkingstad counters with a left hand that sends Dos Anjos to the canvas!
Dos Anjos is rocked!
Dos Anjos wants to get back to his feet but Ferkingstad is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oh Dos Anjos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ferkingstad's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dos Anjos seems to have got his legs back now.
Dos Anjos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferkingstad is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferkingstad controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dos Anjos wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ferkingstad manages to pass to side control.
Ferkingstad stops Dos Anjos from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dos Anjos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dos Anjos under the eye.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ferkingstad, as that shot connected.
Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut is getting worse.
Dos Anjos misses with an uppercut.
Dos Anjos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferkingstad.
Dos Anjos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ferkingstad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ferkingstad.
Dos Anjos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferkingstad. Ferkingstad obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Anjos lands the left hand.
Ferkingstad throws an overhand right that lands on Dos Anjos's shoulder, as Dos Anjos tries to avoid the shot.
Ferkingstad cracks Dos Anjos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dos Anjos with a nice calf kick.
Dos Anjos misses with a body kick.
Ferkingstad flicks out a counter leg kick but Dos Anjos steps away.
Dos Anjos swings widly with a right hand
and Ferkingstad counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dos Anjos wants to slow Ferkingstad down by chopping away at his legs.
Dos Anjos throws a low kick but Ferkingstad moves out of range easily.
Ferkingstad misses with an uppercut. Dos Anjos saw that one coming.
Ferkingstad checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos lands a nice shot that snaps Ferkingstad's head back.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but Dos Anjos checks it.
Ferkingstad steps into range and cracks Dos Anjos with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Dos Anjos flops backwards and Ferkingstad dives into his guard looking to finish!
Ferkingstad is standing up over Dos Anjos. Dos Anjos looks to escape but Ferkingstad dives into side control.
Dos Anjos tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Anjos trying to get back to his feet but Ferkingstad is in full control for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dos Anjos 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.
Dos Anjos is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Dos Anjos wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferkingstad controls the action.
Dos Anjos is trying to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferkingstad controlling the position well here. Dos Anjos rolled but Ferkingstad kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dos Anjos is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ferkingstad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Anjos manages to avoid it.
Dos Anjos looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ferkingstad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dos Anjos throws a good cross that connects.
Dos Anjos throws a shot from downtown. Ferkingstad moves away and avoids it.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dos Anjos.
A telegraphed right hand from Dos Anjos misses the target.
Ferkingstad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ferkingstad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferkingstad throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ferkingstad with a nice calf kick.
Dos Anjos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ferkingstad thows a body kick. Dos Anjos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ferkingstad takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Dos Anjos misses.
Ferkingstad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferkingstad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dos Anjos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dos Anjos throws out the jab.
Ferkingstad catches Dos Anjos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice leg kick from Ferkingstad, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferkingstad throws a hook to the side of Dos Anjos's head but Dos Anjos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferkingstad ducks under a wild hook from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos thuds his right hand into Ferkingstad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Ferkingstad misses.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferkingstad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A solid body kick from Dos Anjos.
Ferkingstad defending well as Dos Anjos loads up on a big left hand.
Dos Anjos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ferkingstad tries to move into range but Dos Anjos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ferkingstad misses with a straight right.
Ferkingstad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ferkingstad looks to land a body kick but Dos Anjos moved away.
Ferkingstad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dos Anjos doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferkingstad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos moves out of range of the body kick.
Ferkingstad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos lands with an overhand left.
Ferkingstad scoring well with a low kick there.
Ferkingstad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ferkingstad has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ferkingstad with a nice calf kick.
Dos Anjos moves out of range of the leg kick from Ferkingstad.
It looked like Dos Anjos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ferkingstad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dos Anjos's sensitive parts.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dos Anjos.
That has opened up Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad's cut even more.
Ferkingstad connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dos Anjos misses with an uppercut.
Dos Anjos swings for the body but Ferkingstad moves out of range.
Dos Anjos misses with a kick to the body.
Dos Anjos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dos Anjos misses with a leg kick.
Ferkingstad blocks a low kick nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ferkingstad - that will leave a mark!
Ferkingstad just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad swings widly with a right hand
and Dos Anjos counters with a nice body kick.
Dos Anjos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferkingstad.
Dos Anjos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dos Anjos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ferkingstad blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Ferkingstad there.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick which misses Dos Anjos's front leg but catches the back leg as Dos Anjos tries to avoid it.
Ferkingstad connects with the punch.
Dos Anjos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferkingstad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferkingstad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferkingstad blocks the body kick.
Ferkingstad jabs at Dos Anjos's body.
Ferkingstad connects with a leg kick.
Dos Anjos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferkingstad.
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!
Dos Anjos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferkingstad.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ferkingstad.
A big right from Dos Anjos misses.
Dos Anjos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice jab there from Ferkingstad.
Dos Anjos thows a leg kick but Ferkingstad checks it
and Ferkingstad counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeez, Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Dos Anjos throws a low kick but Ferkingstad avoids it.
Dos Anjos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ferkingstad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dos Anjos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dos Anjos misses with a leg kick
and Ferkingstad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dos Anjos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferkingstad can pounce on him.
Dos Anjos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dos Anjos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dos Anjos throws a solid leg kick but Ferkingstad takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dos Anjos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Anjos throws an off balance right hand
and Ferkingstad counters with a nice body shot.
Ferkingstad lunges at Dos Anjos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dos Anjos's hand.
Ferkingstad throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ferkingstad misses with a head kick.
Dos Anjos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ferkingstad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ademaro Dos Anjos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dos Anjos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dos Anjos connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Dos Anjos misses.
Ferkingstad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ferkingstad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ferkingstad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ferkingstad steps into range and cracks Dos Anjos with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Dos Anjos flops backwards and Ferkingstad dives into his guard looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Anjos working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ferkingstad has passed into half guard!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ferkingstad in particular looking to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dos Anjos is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferkingstad content to control rather than advance.
Ferkingstad trying to pass the guard but Dos Anjos defending well.
Dos Anjos tries to kick Ferkingstad off but Ferkingstad keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dos Anjos's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Nice cross by Dos Anjos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dos Anjos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferkingstad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dos Anjos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferkingstad.
Dos Anjos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferkingstad.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ferkingstad.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dos Anjos.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick which misses Dos Anjos's front leg but catches the back leg as Dos Anjos tries to avoid it.
Dos Anjos throws a big shot that misses.
Ferkingstad thumps Dos Anjos with a low kick.
Dos Anjos misses with a body kick.
Ferkingstad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy body kick from Dos Anjos
and Ferkingstad counters with a thumping low kick.
Ferkingstad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dos Anjos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferkingstad now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dos Anjos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ferkingstad. That one must have hurt.
Dos Anjos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad avoids the body shot from Dos Anjos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dos Anjos moves away from the strike by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos walks into a left hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
During a confident post fight interview, Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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