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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milan Kerkermann (ranked 3885 p4p, 3240 weight class) and Drew Bones (ranked 391 p4p, 336 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Milan Kerkermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Drew Bones!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerkermann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bones circles away.
Bones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kerkermann.
Bones clinches with his opponent.
Bones pulls guard successfully.
Kerkermann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bones is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kerkermann postures up in Bones's guard and throws a big left but Bones blocks it.
Bones managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerkermann wants to control from the top but Bones keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerkermann tries to free his leg and advance position but Bones is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kerkermann advances position into side control!
Bones is pushing Kerkermann's head away, looking to escape. Kerkermann manages to hold on to the position though.
Kerkermann tries to score with some ground and pound. Bones controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Bones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kerkermann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bones has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
Kerkermann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bones tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Bones regains half guard.
Bones tries to roll over but Kerkermann keeps him under control.
Kerkermann stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kerkermann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bones won't allow Kerkermann to pass to mount.
Bones trying to hold on to Kerkermann's head to control him but Kerkermann postures up.
Bones felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kerkermann seems to be working for a kimura but Bones defends the submission attempt.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Bones.
Kerkermann slips a jab and a cross from Bones.
Kerkermann tries to counter with a takedown but Bones is quick to defend against it.
Bones has managed to clinch.
Kerkermann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bones smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones dives in and scores a takedown into Kerkermann's guard.
Bones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bones trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerkermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerkermann working for a triangle but Bones defends it easily.
Kerkermann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bones's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Drew Bones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kerkermann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kerkermann defends well and Bones ends up having to push Kerkermann into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kerkermann shoots and misses
and Bones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bones shoots in for a takedown but Kerkermann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kerkermann changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kerkermann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bones's head backwards.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bones leaning against his opponent.
Kerkermann is looking for a takedown.
Bones slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones pulls guard successfully.
Bones wants to control but Kerkermann passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones wants to improve his position but Kerkermann is controlling well.
Bones actively working from the bottom here.
Kerkermann controlling the action here.
Bones wants to improve his position but Kerkermann is controlling well.
Bones wants to control but Kerkermann is keeping busy.
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.
Bones looking for submissions off his back.
Bones is trying to stand back up but Kerkermann is controlling him
Bones is looking to control Kerkermann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bones avoid being mounted?
Kerkermann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kerkermann wants to take a breather but Bones is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kerkermann shoots in for a takedown but Bones shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milan Kerkermann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones misses with a takedown attempt - Kerkermann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bones tries for a takedown but Kerkermann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kerkermann throws a right hand that Bones ducks under and follows up with a left that Bones also avoids with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bones.
Bones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bones wants it to stay on the feet.
Bones wants to counter with a clinch but Kerkermann pushes him away.
Kerkermann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bones but Bones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bones throws a right hand that Kerkermann ducks under and follows up with a left that Kerkermann also avoids with ease.
Kerkermann walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bones moves into range and clinches up with Kerkermann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Bones.
Bones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kerkermann just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bones slows down the pace here.
Bones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Kerkermann misses the target.
Milan Kerkermann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kerkermann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bones closes the distance and clinches up with Kerkermann, looking for a takedown. Bones pushes Kerkermann against the cage but Kerkermann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bones dives in for a single leg takedown but Kerkermann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerkermann avoids a punch combination 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!
Bones sizes up Kerkermann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Bones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kerkermann dives in and grabs Bones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bones pushes down on Kerkermann's head and hops out.
Bones shoots in and drives through. Kerkermann sprawls well.
Bones takes one to the side of the head.
Bones throws a head kick that misses.
Kerkermann throws a series of punches but Bones moves out of range.
Bones with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Kerkermann to counter with a crisp jab.
Kerkermann scores with a three punch combo!
Bones closes the distance and clinches.
Bones tries a knee to the head but Kerkermann blocks it.
Bones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bones manages to pull guard.
Bones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerkermann is staying active underneath Bones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kerkermann is looking for a sweep. Bones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bones is looking to stall here but Kerkermann recovers full guard.
Bones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kerkermann lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bones trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerkermann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kerkermann uses it to pass to side control.
Bones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kerkermann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kerkermann working the ground and pound but Bones is defending the strikes.
Bones tries to improve position but can't.
Kerkermann trying to control the position but Bones is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kerkermann has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kerkermann misses with a two punch combination.
Bones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kerkermann as he jumps to the side.
Milan Kerkermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Bones.
Bones throws a nice looking combination but Kerkermann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kerkermann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bones tries to close the distance and clinch but Kerkermann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerkermann tries to keep at a distance but Bones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kerkermann is trying to pull guard but Bones has him pressed against the cage.
Bones has Kerkermann pressed against the cage, preventing Kerkermann from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kerkermann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kerkermann is pressed up against the cage. Bones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kerkermann down to the mat. Kerkermann avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bones throws a sloppy head kick and Kerkermann moves out of range easily.
Bones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bones wants it to stay on the feet.
Bones rushes Kerkermann and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bones can't get the takedown.
Bones just leaning against Kerkermann, taking a breather.
Milan Kerkermann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drew Bones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kerkermann throws a punch but it's blocked by Bones.
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 Milan Kerkermann.
I think Bones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Bones!
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