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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kyler Killian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berikk Berikk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killian's entrance music is Who Let the Dogs out - Baha men. A fine choice. Berikk has chosen Hollywood Undead - No. 5 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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140 lbs
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137 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyler Killian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Berikk Berikk!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berikk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Killian throws a head kick but Berikk moves out of range.
Berikk drops his hands momentarily and Killian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Killian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Berikk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Killian as he jumps to the side.
Berikk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Killian avoids it really well and circles away.
Berikk ducks right into an uppercut from Killian.
Killian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berikk closes the distance and clinches up with Killian, looking for a takedown. Berikk pushes Killian against the cage but Killian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kyler Killian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berikk Berikk.
Killian slaps away a takedown attempt from Berikk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Killian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killian moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Berikk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berikk fails with the takedown
and Killian counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Killian lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Killian connects with a looping right hand.
Killian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Berikk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Killian moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Berikk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Killian tries a head kick but it misses.
Berikk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Killian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Killian tries to bum rush Berikk with a series of wild strikes but Berikk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Berikk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Berikk somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berikk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killian displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Berikk blocks a head kick by Killian.
Berikk closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Killian quickly recovers to half guard.
Killian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Killian.
Killian has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berikk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Killian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Berikk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berikk trying to control the position from guard on top but Killian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berikk scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berikk is one step ahead there.
Berikk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berikk throwing strikes but missing.
Killian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berikk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killian keeping moving, preventing Berikk from controlling successfully.
Berikk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Killian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Killian has his foot on Berikk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berikk works his way back into a safe position though.
Berikk postures up and lands a big shot to Killian's brow.
Berikk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Killian working for submissions but it's allowed Berikk to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berikk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Killian is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Berikk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Berikk's back!
Berikk showing good submission defense here.
Killian is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Killian is hanging on to Berikk's back as he tries to escape.
Berikk is in a bad position with Killian working for a choke. Berikk manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Berikk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Killian's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berikk prevents Killian from improving his position.
Killian gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyler Killian dominated that round.
That's time! Killian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Killian throws a good cross that connects.
Killian scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Killian moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Killian.
Berikk fails with the takedown.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Killian.
Berikk with a poor takedown
and Killian counters with a nice body shot.
Killian looks to land a combination but Berikk avoids it well.
Kyler Killian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killian scores with a head kick.
Killian connects with an inside leg kick.
Killian pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Berikk back to the cage. Killian follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Killian throws a nice looking combination but Berikk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Killian. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Killian.
Berikk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Killian defends it nicely.
Kyler Killian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berikk Berikk.
Killian lands with a kick to the temple. Berikk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Berikk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Killian is trying to defend but Berikk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Killian is pressing down on Berikk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berikk is looking to work some ground and pound but Killian has wrist control.
Berikk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Killian's head.
Killian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berikk tries to free his leg and advance position but Killian is retaining full guard.
Killian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kyler Killian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Berikk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Berikk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Killian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berikk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Killian.
Berikk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Killian stands and throws Berikk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berikk is looking for a sweep.
Berikk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Killian is looking for a kimura but Berikk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Killian to get the leverage.
Killian decides to stand and escape the position.
Killian throws a one two combo.
Killian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berikk.
Killian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Killian lands an overhand right.
Killian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killian misses with a wild combination.
Killian tries to bum rush Berikk with a series of wild strikes but Berikk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kyler Killian is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyler Killian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killian lands a head kick!
Killian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berikk can do to turn this around?
Berikk shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Killian manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Killian looking for subs off his back but Berikk has passed one foot through into half guard.
Berikk frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berikk landing strikes from the mount.
Berikk scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Berikk looking to control but Killian is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyler Killian dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Berikk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Killian pinned against the cage. Killian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Berikk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Killian counters with a series of strikes. Berikk will be more careful next time no doubt.
Killian throws a head kick but Berikk moves out of range.
Killian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Killian.
Killian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Berikk dodges the punch combination from Killian.
Berikk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Killian throws a right and a left that Berikk avoids nicely.
Killian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Killian scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killian tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berikk fails with the takedown.
Kyler Killian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berikk Berikk.
Killian throws a one two combo.
A slow jab from Berikk misses its intended target.
Berikk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killian moves away.
Berikk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Berikk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Berikk blocks a head kick by Killian.
Killian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Killian misses with a double jab.
Killian swinging wildly here.
Horrible takedown by Berikk or perhaps it was just good defense by Killian which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killian throws a series of strikes that have Berikk backpedaling.
Killian scores with a three punch combo!
Berikk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Killian is working the combinations to good effect here.
Killian misses with the combination.
Berikk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab, jab by Killian - just one landing.
Killian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killian throws a head kick that Berikk semi-blocks.
Killian throws a head kick but Berikk moves out of range.
Killian throws a head kick that misses.
Berikk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killian as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berikk manages to avoid it.
Killian feints a jab promting Berikk to slip. Killian then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Berikk slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Berikk looks for a takedown but Killian sprawls well.
Berikk avoids the head kick by Killian.
Berikk tries for a takedown but Killian circles away easily
and Killian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Killian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Killian misses with a head kick.
Killian works over Berikk's head and body with a nice combination.
Berikk has a takedown stuffed.
Berikk dives in and grabs Killian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Killian pushes down on Berikk's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berikk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Killian scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Killian throws a one two combo.
Killian shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Berikk eats them both and turns towards Killian to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Killian connects with an inside leg kick.
Killian lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berikk misses with a takedown attempt
and Killian counters with a head kick.
Killian throws a head kick that Berikk semi-blocks.
Berikk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyler Killian clearly takes 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.
Killian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Killian lands a high kick!
Killian jabs Berikk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Berikk misses with a two punch combination.
Killian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Berikk doesn't seem bothered though.
Killian feints and then cracks Berikk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Berikk down.
Killian explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Killian throws a nice head kick!
Berikk blocks a head kick by Killian.
Berikk shoots for a takedown but Killian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Killian tries to bum rush Berikk with a series of wild strikes but Berikk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Killian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killian scores with a head kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Berikk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Killian as he jumps to the side.
A jab lands there for Killian.
Killian throws a series of punches but Berikk avoids them all with ease.
Killian throws a head kick that misses.
Killian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Killian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Berikk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Killian defends it nicely.
Kyler Killian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berikk Berikk.
Killian throws a head kick that misses.
Kyler Killian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berikk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Killian sprawls well. Killian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berikk gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killian slaps away a takedown attempt from Berikk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Killian lands with a slapping head kick.
Killian thows a body kick. Berikk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Berikk misses with a takedown attempt - Killian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Killian tests Berikk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Killian scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Berikk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killian lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Killian.
Berikk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Killian sprawls well. Killian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berikk gets slowly back to his feet.
Killian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Berikk backs up against the cage.
Killian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Berikk under the eye.
Killian connects with a jab.
Killian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Berikk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Killian throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Killian lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Killian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berikk fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killian lets loose with a powerful body kick. Berikk will feel that in the morning.
Killian connects with a jab.
Killian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berikk.
Berikk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Berikk has a takedown stuffed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killian lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right-left combo lands from Killian.
Killian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killian bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyler Killian had his way with Berikk Berikk in 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Killian goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Horrible takedown by Berikk or perhaps it was just good defense by Killian which made him look bad.
Killian moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Killian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Decent striking displayed by Killian there.
Killian misses with a two punch combination.
Killian connects with the punch.
Killian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berikk.
Nice sprawl there from Killian as Berikk shoots in.
Kyler Killian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berikk Berikk.
Killian cracks a nice hook into Berikk's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berikk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Killian tries to avoid it but Berikk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Killian to the ground. Killian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Killian scores with a head kick. Berikk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Berikk is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jab, jab by Killian - just one landing.
Killian lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Killian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Killian lands a high kick!
Berikk tries for a takedown but Killian circles away easily
and Killian counters with a left and a right that stings Berikk.
Berikk has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Killian.
Berikk fails with the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Killian.
Killian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Berikk's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killian connects with an inside leg kick.
Killian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Killian tries a head kick but it misses.
Killian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Berikk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Killian is fending him off so far but Berikk persists. Nope, Killian circles away and we're back to standing.
Killian lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berikk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Killian.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Killian!
Killian feints a jab promting Berikk to slip. Killian then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Berikk slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Killian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Killian does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killian fails to land with a series of punches.
Killian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Killian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Killian.
Killian misses with a double jab
and Berikk counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Killian!
Killian can't escape the position.
Berikk in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Berikk trying to control but Killian is having none of it.
Berikk landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killian takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Killian really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berikk is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Killian can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Berikk Berikk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killian really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Berikk cracks Killian with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Killian in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Berikk landing shots from mount.
Killian gets back to half guard.
Berikk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berikk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Killian gets full guard.
Berikk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyler Killian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Killian wants to sweep here but Berikk controlling him for the moment.
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 Kyler Killian.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Killian, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyler Killian!
Kyler Killian retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Kyler Killian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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