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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boyko Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Pen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Move Bitch - Ludacris. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Powerful takedowns
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boyko Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregory Pen!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pen clobbers Kersikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kersikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Pen's head.
Kersikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kersikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kersikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Pen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kersikov's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kersikov seems keen to control Pen's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Pen tries to pass.
Kersikov has his hands on Pen's head, controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Boyko Kersikov.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Pen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov fakes the leg kick and cracks Pen in the body.
Kersikov lands the left hand.
Pen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kersikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pen scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Pen.
Kersikov lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pen.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat.
Pen looks winded!
Kersikov thumps Pen with a low kick.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
Kersikov cracks Pen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pen is rocked!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. Pen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Boyko Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pen sprawling to the canvas! Pen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kersikov finish him?!
Pen is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Pen crumples to the floor! Kersikov milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Boyko Kersikov!
An out of breath Boyko Kersikov 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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energy
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hype
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