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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keenan Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerrod Siskind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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279 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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234 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keenan Lester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jerrod Siskind!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siskind tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Siskind fails with the takedown.
Siskind tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lester manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lester tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Siskind manages to circle out of the way.
Siskind clinches up against the cage.
Lester has Siskind pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Siskind manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lester pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Siskind tries for a takedown but Lester sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siskind has a takedown stuffed.
Keenan Lester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerrod Siskind.
Lester moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester manages to break the clinch.
Siskind displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lester.
Siskind throws a leg kick that misses.
Siskind tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lester paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Siskind wants to clinch.
Lester leaves Siskind with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lester closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lester lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester landing some decent shots from guard.
Lester working some strikes from top position.
Lester stands and steps away. Siskind gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lester shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Siskind sprawls well. Siskind wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lester gets slowly back to his feet.
Siskind shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Siskind.
Siskind looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siskind shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lester holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lester tries for a takedown but Siskind manages to get underhooks.
Lester has Siskind pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Siskind manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lester turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lester manages to end up in side control.
Lester tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lester has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lester lands a decent elbow from side control.
Siskind can't do much from the bottom here.
Lester will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Siskind has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lester but great work by Siskind.
Lester manages to work his way to half guard, despite Siskind's best efforts.
Siskind is trying to control. Lester wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lester is pressing down on Siskind's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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!
Lester is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Siskind is controlling him.
Lester looking for a sweep. Not yet Lester, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siskind being controlled here momentarily.
Siskind passes Lester's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keenan Lester dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Siskind misses with a takedown
and Lester counters by moving into the clinch.
Siskind tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lester has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Siskind clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Keenan Lester overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Siskind covers up after that shot from Lester.
Siskind trying to control the hands but Lester won't let him.
Lester is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Siskind with him. Siskind is trying to defend but Lester has an arm under the chin now! Siskind grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keenan Lester!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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