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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wilfred Keter (ranked 4077 p4p, 341 weight class) and Killua Zoldyk (ranked 2399 p4p, 230 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Good wrestler
Excellent 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilfred Keter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Killua Zoldyk!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoldyk misses with a looping right.
Keter just misses with a punch to the body.
Zoldyk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keter manages to avoid it.
Keter thinks about countering with a body kick.
Zoldyk is looking to land body kicks.
Zoldyk scores with a head kick.
Keter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keter lands a head kick!
Keter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zoldyk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zoldyk lands the left hand.
Zoldyk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No luck for Zoldyk with that takedown attempt.
Zoldyk throws a hook but Keter blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keter slips a jab from Zoldyk.
A little feinted left hand from Keter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zoldyk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Zoldyk.
Keter is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keter is looking to score with low kicks.
Zoldyk misses with an uppercut. Keter saw that one coming.
Zoldyk throws a sloppy head kick and Keter moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keter.
Keter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zoldyk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keter.
Zoldyk misses the shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Keter has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zoldyk tries a head kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zoldyk crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Keter - the referee stops the clock and Zoldyk gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Keter. Zoldyk manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Keter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Keter.
Keter ducks under a wild hook from Zoldyk.
Zoldyk throws a head kick but Keter moves out of range.
Zoldyk blocks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keter connects with a leg kick. Zoldyk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Keter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Keter throws a nice head kick!
A head kick by Keter misses
and Zoldyk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keter throws a chopping leg kick but Zoldyk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zoldyk! But no joy.
Keter throws the kick towards the body but Zoldyk avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Keter.
Zoldyk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keter can pounce on him.
Keter scoring well with a low kick there.
Zoldyk is looking to land body kicks.
Keter throws a head kick that misses.
Zoldyk throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Keter.
Keter blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Zoldyk.
Zoldyk just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk throws a hook but Keter blocks it.
It looked like Keter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zoldyk.
Good leg kick by Keter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zoldyk.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keter.
Zoldyk lands a front kick.
Zoldyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keter moves away.
Keter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zoldyk throws a body kick that misses.
Keter is looking to counter with a body kick.
Zoldyk misses with a head kick.
Zoldyk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zoldyk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Keter feints and then cracks Zoldyk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zoldyk down.
Zoldyk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoldyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keter moves away.
Keter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keter.
Keter throws a head kick but Zoldyk moves out of range.
Zoldyk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zoldyk moves out of range of the leg kick from Keter.
Keter moves out of range of the strikes.
Zoldyk just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Zoldyk misses.
Zoldyk drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zoldyk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zoldyk stands up over Keter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zoldyk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zoldyk wants to pass the guard but Keter is keeping the position.
Keter wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfred Keter 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.
Keter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zoldyk scores with a hook.
Zoldyk misses with a body kick.
Zoldyk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keter connects with a looping right hand.
Zoldyk misses with an uppercut
and Keter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoldyk.
A slow jab from Zoldyk misses its intended target.
Keter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zoldyk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Keter.
Keter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zoldyk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoldyk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zoldyk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zoldyk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keter ducks under a wild hook from Zoldyk.
Zoldyk throws a wild body kick that Keter sees coming a mile off.
Keter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zoldyk is out of range.
Zoldyk misses with a straight left.
Keter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zoldyk is not content to let Keter control the position.
Keter slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Keter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zoldyk on the ground.
Zoldyk is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zoldyk is not content to let Keter control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Keter wants to pass to mount but Zoldyk is defending the position.
Keter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zoldyk can do to turn this around?
Keter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zoldyk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keter wants to take a breather but Zoldyk is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Keter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zoldyk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zoldyk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Keter trying to control but Zoldyk is working from the bottom.
Zoldyk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zoldyk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Keter defends it easily.
Keter content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Keter passes into half guard.
Keter is looking to take a break and control but Zoldyk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keter wants to pass to mount but Zoldyk is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zoldyk wants to control but Keter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zoldyk is not content to let Keter control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfred Keter dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Zoldyk throws the left hand but Keter avoids the punch easily.
Zoldyk misses with a hook
and Keter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keter wants to land a leg kick but Zoldyk is out of range.
Keter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zoldyk is trying to get back to half guard.
Zoldyk is still trying to improve position.
Keter working away.
Zoldyk is looking for a sweep.
Keter controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keter tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keter trying to control the position but Zoldyk is working away.
Zoldyk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Keter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Keter wants to free his trapped foot but Zoldyk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zoldyk trying to hold on to Keter's head to control him but Keter postures up.
Keter not doing much here.
Keter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zoldyk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Killua Zoldyk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keter lands a lovely overhand right.
Zoldyk missing with a left hand there. Keter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zoldyk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Keter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Keter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zoldyk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Keter throws a shot to the body.
Zoldyk throws a combination that misses
and Keter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zoldyk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zoldyk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zoldyk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Keter stalls from top position.
Keter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Zoldyk is not content to let Keter control the position.
Zoldyk is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Keter just content to control the position.
Keter's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Zoldyk tries to improve position but can't.
Keter content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zoldyk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Keter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfred Keter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Keter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Keter!
Wilfred Keter thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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RATING
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