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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Boyko Kersikov (ranked 585 p4p, 74 weight class) and Johny Chambers (ranked 1582 p4p, 170 weight class). Boyko Kersikov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 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
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johny Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chambers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chambers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Chambers circles away.
Kersikov tries to clinch there but Chambers circles away.
Kersikov defending well as Chambers loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Chambers misses.
Nice takedown defense from Chambers. No joy for Kersikov on that attempt.
Chambers just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chambers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kersikov closes the distance and clinches.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
Kersikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Chambers gets an underhook and turns Kersikov into the cage.
Kersikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kersikovs head.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Chambers.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Chambers has picked Kersikov up - he's going for a ride! Chambers dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chambers in particular looking to stall.
Chambers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kersikov is staying active underneath Chambers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kersikov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kersikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chambers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chambers trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chambers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chambers controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kersikov is trying to keep Chambers in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chambers controls the pace.
Chambers trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kersikov controlling Chambers's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chambers throws a right hand that Kersikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kersikov also avoids with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chambers misses with a series of wild punches.
Chambers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kersikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kersikov, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Chambers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov tries to clinch up but Chambers circles away and keeps his distance.
Chambers with the counter takedown but Kersikov avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Kersikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chambers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chambers.
Chambers digs a good hook to Kersikov's body.
Kersikov tries to clinch up.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Chambers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kersikov thinking.
Kersikov moves in looking to clinch but Chambers pushes him off.
Chambers misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kersikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chambers. That did some damage!
Chambers throws a nice looking combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Chambers down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chambers cracks Kersikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kersikov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kersikov jabs Chambers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No joy there for Kersikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kersikov moves into range and clinches up with Chambers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Chambers.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chambers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chambers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chambers just misses with a punch to the body.
Chambers looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chambers on the side of the head.
A big right from Chambers misses.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chambers counters with a nice uppercut.
Chambers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kersikov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kersikov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Chambers.
Kersikov wants to clinch.
Chambers takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johny Chambers will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kersikov rushes Chambers and presses him up against the cage.
Chambers blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Chambers.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Chambers.
Kersikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chambers misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
Chambers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kersikov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.
Kersikov pushes Chambers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chambers backwards.
Nice body punch from Chambers - that landed with a thud.
Chambers is trying to drag Kersikov to the mat but Kersikov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chambers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kersikov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kersikov tries to land a body kick
and Chambers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Chambers misses with a hook.
Chambers swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chambers throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Good shot there by Chambers.
A shot to the liver by Kersikov. Beautiful body shot.
Kersikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kersikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chambers to score with a decent uppercut.
Chambers darts in looking for a takedown but Kersikov gets double underhooks and turns Chambers into the cage.
Boyko Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Chambers.
Kersikov rushes Chambers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov.
Chambers tries to score a body lock takedown but Kersikov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kersikov lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chambers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kersikov.
Chambers lands a body punch.
Kersikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Chambers controls his hands.
Chambers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chambers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kersikov has Chambers up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chambers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Chambers's leg. Chambers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov looks to land a combination but Chambers avoids it well.
Kersikov darts in and clinches Chambers up against the cage.
Chambers tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Chambers back against the cage.
Chambers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Chambers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Good body shot from Chambers.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chambers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Chambers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kersikov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kersikov rushes Chambers and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kersikov.
Chambers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kersikov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chambers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chambers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kersikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kersikov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Kersikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chambers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov lands a right hand.
Kersikov is looking to control Chambers's arms but Chambers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kersikov has his back to the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chambers.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chambers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chambers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chambers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Chambers.
Chambers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kersikovs head.
Chambers lands a shoulder strike.
Chambers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chambers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kersikov is defending well.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Chambers.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov.
Chambers tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boyko Kersikov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kersikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chambers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chambers fails to land the takedown.
Chambers misses with a body shot.
Kersikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johny Chambers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chambers shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice uppercut there from Chambers.
A combination from Kersikov does no damage.
Chambers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kersikov clinches up with Chambers and pushes him back against the cage.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Chambers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Chambers.
Chambers blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chambers pushes Kersikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Chambers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to stall.
Chambers has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
A head punch on the inside from Chambers fails to land.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chambers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Chambers.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chambers is pushing Kersikov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chambers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Chambers fails to land.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Chambers as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers cracks Kersikov with a nice body shot.
Chambers scores with a shot to the side of Kersikov's head.
Chambers stalling in the clinch but Kersikov improves position.
Chambers cracks Kersikov with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chambers takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chambers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chambers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kersikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chambers gets a clinch.
A hook to the body from Kersikov.
Chambers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kersikov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boyko Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Chambers.
Chambers is looking for a takedown.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chambers backwards.
Chambers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov pushes Chambers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kersikov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chambers up against the cage.
The referee calls for Kersikov to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Kersikov looking to stall.
Chambers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chambers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kersikov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chambers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chambers throws a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chambers.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chambers blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Chambers. Those never looked like landing.
Chambers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov fails with the takedown
and Chambers counters with a takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Chambers's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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!
Chambers working away.
Chambers creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kersikov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Chambers working away.
Chambers lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Chambers is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov is trying to improve his position.
Chambers trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Chambers landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Chambers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chambers 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Chambers!
Johny Chambers was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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