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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vay Krenshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bomzhara Serdceed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 cm
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178 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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178 cm
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170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vay Krenshaw! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bomzhara Serdceed! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Krenshaw keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Serdceed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krenshaw.
Krenshaw scores with a shot to the body.
Krenshaw gets a clinch. Krenshaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Krenshaw successfully pulls guard.
Krenshaw is looking for a triangle but Serdceed pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Krenshaw has a closed guard, preventing Serdceed from standing up. Serdceed must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Serdceed stands up from guard. Let's bang! Krenshaw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Serdceed circles away quickly and effectively. Krenshaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A nice combination there by Krenshaw.
Krenshaw misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Serdceed walks into a straight right hand from Krenshaw. Serdceed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krenshaw paws at him with a jab and circles away. Krenshaw tries to land a front kick but Serdceed steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Krenshaw moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Krenshaw drops Serdceed with a nice combination! Krenshaw dives into Serdceed's guard, looking to finish!
Serdceed is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Serdceed controls Krenshaw momentarily but Krenshaw frees himself. Serdceed wants to sweep but no luck. Serdceed is trying to hold Krenshaw in close to prevent damage but Krenshaw has managed to pass into half guard.
Krenshaw is keen to just control but Serdceed is a slippery customer. Krenshaw is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Serdceed is pressing down on Krenshaw's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Krenshaw trying to control but Serdceed is working from the bottom. Serdceed seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Krenshaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Serdceed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Krenshaw is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Krenshaw trying to control but Serdceed is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Serdceed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Krenshaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Serdceed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Serdceed keeping full guard, as Krenshaw tries to pass. Serdceed looking for a guillotine here but Krenshaw defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Serdceed wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Krenshaw thows a big elbow that misses. Krenshaw thows a big elbow that misses. Krenshaw postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Serdceed is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Krenshaw, into his guard. Serdceed trying to control but Krenshaw is working from the bottom. Krenshaw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Krenshaw is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Serdceed is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Serdceed decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Krenshaw, up you get! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vay Krenshaw dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Krenshaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Krenshaw misses with a low kick.
Serdceed takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Vay Krenshaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Krenshaw avoids the body shot from Serdceed.
Krenshaw slips a straight right by Serdceed. Krenshaw works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Krenshaw throws a nice looking combination but Serdceed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Serdceed ducks under a wild hook from Krenshaw. Krenshaw lands with a nice body punch. Serdceed moves out of range as Krenshaw strikes. Serdceed instigates a clinch. Krenshaw wants a takedown.
Serdceed is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krenshaw is defending well for now. Serdceed scores with a knee to the head.
Krenshaw avoiding damage as Serdceed throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Serdceed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round. Krenshaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Serdceed shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Krenshaw goes for a takedown attempt but Serdceed pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vay Krenshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him. Serdceed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Serdceed checks a low kick from Krenshaw. Serdceed ducks under a wild hook from Krenshaw. Serdceed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Krenshaw throws an overhand right that lands on Serdceed's shoulder, as Serdceed tries to avoid the shot. Jab, jab by Krenshaw - just one landing. Krenshaw has Serdceed up against the cage in a clinch.
Krenshaw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Krenshaw jumps guard but Serdceed stands there with Krenshaw around his waist. Krenshaw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Serdceed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A knee to the head by Serdceed.
It looks like Vay Krenshaw has been cut. Krenshaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Serdceed landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Serdceed lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. This has been an exciting period of action! Serdceed tries a knee to the head but Krenshaw blocks it.
Serdceed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Krenshaw managing to block the knees to the body from Serdceed.
Serdceed prevents the takedown attempt.
Serdceed lands a knee to the body.
Krenshaw fails to pull guard.
Serdceed keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Krenshaw's efforts to push away. Serdceed tries to land knees in the clinch but Krenshaw avoids the damage to the body. Krenshaw tries for a takedown but Serdceed manages to get underhooks.
Krenshaw tries to break the clinch but Serdceed is controlling the position. Serdceed unloads a knee to the mid-section. Krenshaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Serdceed is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krenshaw is defending well for now. Serdceed lands a nice knee to the body. Krenshaw avoiding damage as Serdceed throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Serdceed.
Serdceed crunches a lovely knee into Krenshaw's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Serdceed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Serdceed utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Krenshaw working hard to break the clinch. Knees in the clinch landing for Serdceed.
Serdceed prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bomzhara Serdceed seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Serdceed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Serdceed tries to land knees in the clinch but Krenshaw avoids the damage to the body. Serdceed landing knees to the head.
Krenshaw is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Serdceed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Krenshaw blocks it with crossed arms. Krenshaw is trying to push Serdceed away but Serdceed has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Serdceed tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krenshaw avoids it. Krenshaw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Krenshaw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Serdceed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Krenshaw blocks it with crossed arms. Krenshaw has Serdceed pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Serdceed manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Serdceed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Serdceed misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Krenshaw.
Krenshaw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Serdceed missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Krenshaw tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Serdceed smiles and moves away.
Serdceed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krenshaw thows a body shot but no joy. A telegraphed right hand from Serdceed misses the target. Serdceed avoids the head kick by Krenshaw.
Nice defenses there by Serdceed. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Krenshaw scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Serdceed has Krenshaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Krenshaw has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Serdceed is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Krenshaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Serdceed shows good agility there to stay on his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bomzhara Serdceed will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Vay Krenshaw's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Serdceed tries to clinch up. Serdceed closes the distance and clinches. Serdceed with a knee to the head.
Serdceed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Serdceed crunches a lovely knee into Krenshaw's ribcage. Krenshaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Serdceed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Serdceed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Serdceed tries to land a knee to the head but Krenshaw blocks with his arms.
Serdceed misses with a knee strike.
Serdceed missing with knees to the body.
Krenshaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Serdceed won't allow it.
Serdceed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Serdceed is pressed up against the cage. Krenshaw has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Serdceed down to the mat. Serdceed avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Krenshaw scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Krenshaw lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A combination from Krenshaw does no damage. Krenshaw connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Serdceed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Nice jab there from Krenshaw. Serdceed misses with an uppercut. Serdceed checks the leg kick. Krenshaw shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Serdceed eats them both and turns towards Krenshaw to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Krenshaw connects with a right hand. Serdceed shakes it off. A swing and a miss from Serdceed. Krenshaw is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Serdceed throws the left hand but Krenshaw avoids the punch easily. Serdceed misses with a hook. Krenshaw shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Serdceed eats them both and turns towards Krenshaw to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Krenshaw avoids a kick to the body.
Krenshaw scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Krenshaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Krenshaw scores with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Krenshaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Serdceed slips a jab and a cross from Krenshaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Krenshaw!
Krenshaw misses with a wild combination.
Serdceed pushes Krenshaw up against the cage in a clinch. Serdceed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Krenshaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Serdceed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Serdceed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Krenshaw manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Krenshaw lands the left hand. Krenshaw feints a jab promting Serdceed to slip. Krenshaw then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Serdceed slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Decent striking displayed by Krenshaw there. Krenshaw moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Krenshaw throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Serdceed counter with a right hand. Serdceed has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Krenshaw tried to score with a low kick but Serdceed checks it. Krenshaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Serdceed dodges the punch combination from Krenshaw.
Krenshaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Serdceed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krenshaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Krenshaw misses the shot to the body. Serdceed clinches with his opponent.
Serdceed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Serdceed tries to land a knee to the head but Krenshaw blocks with his arms.
Serdceed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Serdceed working Krenshaw over with knees to the body. Krenshaw drags the fight down to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action! Krenshaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Serdceed passes into half guard. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Serdceed decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that's the end of the fight! Vay Krenshaw showed his dominance in that final round. I think Krenshaw 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vay Krenshaw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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