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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kylar Sensei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Berdnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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148 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kylar Sensei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexei Berdnikov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Sensei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sensei.
Nice uppercut there from Sensei.
Sensei has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Valhalla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Berdnikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Berdnikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sensei.
Sensei misses with a left hand
and Berdnikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Berdnikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sensei misses with a straight right.
Berdnikov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sensei cracks Berdnikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sensei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berdnikov throws a body punch but Sensei moves out of range.
Sensei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berdnikov throws a counter combo.
Sensei scores with a jab.
Sensei throws a series of strikes that have Berdnikov backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Berdnikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Berdnikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sensei working a defensive guard here.
Berdnikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Berdnikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sensei is retaining full guard.
Sensei managing to control the position.
Sensei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berdnikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Berdnikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sensei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berdnikov has managed to get both his arms back between Sensei's legs - danger averted.
Sensei is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Berdnikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sensei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berdnikov has managed to get both his arms back between Sensei's legs - danger averted.
Sensei avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berdnikov preventing the sweep.
Berdnikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sensei is retaining full guard.
Berdnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sensei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sensei is pulling down on Berdnikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Berdnikov, at least for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Berdnikov.
Good shot there by Sensei.
Sensei moves out of range of the strikes.
Sensei misses with a wild body shot.
Sensei throws out a loose jab but Berdnikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sensei cracks Berdnikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sensei connects with a body shot that sends Berdnikov's belly button to the back.
Kylar Sensei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berdnikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Berdnikov throws a hook to the side of Sensei's head but Sensei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sensei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Berdnikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sensei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sensei throws a one two combo.
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!
Sensei throws a right hand that misses
and Berdnikov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Berdnikov misses with a right hand
and Sensei counters with a straight right hand.
Sensei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berdnikov.
Sensei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice shot by Sensei.
Sensei misses with a hook
and Berdnikov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sensei is not content to let Berdnikov control the position.
Berdnikov throwing shots but Sensei is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kylar Sensei dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sensei looks to score with a jab to the body but Berdnikov is just out of range.
Sensei misses with a body shot.
Berdnikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Berdnikov blocks a jab.
Berdnikov misses with the combination.
Berdnikov throws a combination that misses
enabling Sensei to counter with a crisp jab.
Sensei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berdnikov can do to turn this around?
Left hook, right uppercut from Sensei.
Berdnikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sensei counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Berdnikov.
Sensei 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.
Sensei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Sensei.
A nice side step and Berdnikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sensei just misses with a punch to the body.
Berdnikov unleashes a big counter combination but Sensei bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sensei lands a nice hook to Berdnikov's body. Berdnikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sensei thuds a left hand into Berdnikov's body.
Sensei jabs Berdnikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sensei throws a nice looking combination but Berdnikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Berdnikov misses.
Sensei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Berdnikov.
Berdnikov misses with the combination.
Sensei throwing a counter right hand but Berdnikov manages to avoid it.
Sensei cracks Berdnikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sensei misses with a wild combination.
Sensei's corner calls for a 1-2. Sensei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sensei lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Berdnikov backs up against the cage.
Kylar Sensei is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berdnikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Berdnikov scores with a jab to the head.
Berdnikov slips a jab from Sensei.
Berdnikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sensei throws a good cross that connects.
Berdnikov slips under a jab from Sensei.
Berdnikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berdnikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berdnikov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sensei defends it well.
Sensei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Berdnikov's head backwards.
Sensei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Berdnikov momentarily.
Sensei throws a shot to the body.
Berdnikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sensei swinging wildly here.
Sensei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berdnikov.
Sensei scores with a jab to the head.
Sensei lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sensei throws a hook but Berdnikov blocks it.
Berdnikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Berdnikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sensei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berdnikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sensei.
Sensei scores with a sloppy right hand. Berdnikov should have avoided that one.
Sensei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Berdnikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sensei.
Sensei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Sensei does it's job there.
Sensei throws a body punch but Berdnikov moves out of range.
Berdnikov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sensei defends it well.
Sensei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Berdnikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kylar Sensei dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sensei keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Berdnikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sensei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berdnikov.
Nice defenses there by Berdnikov.
Nice sprawl there from Sensei as Berdnikov shoots in.
Sensei jabs at Berdnikov's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berdnikov misses with a takedown attempt
and Sensei counters with a stiff right hand.
Kylar Sensei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Berdnikov.
Sensei lands a head shot.
Sensei throws a lazy right hand but Berdnikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berdnikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sensei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sensei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Berdnikov.
Berdnikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Berdnikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sensei.
Berdnikov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sensei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Berdnikov's hands.
Berdnikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Berdnikov avoids the body shot from Sensei.
Sensei misses with a hook.
Sensei scores with a nice head shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sensei!
Berdnikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kylar Sensei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berdnikov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sensei misses with a double jab.
Berdnikov dives in and grabs Sensei's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sensei pushes down on Berdnikov's head and hops out.
Sensei lands a jab.
Nice defenses there by Berdnikov.
Nice straight punches there by Sensei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sensei.
Berdnikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sensei takes one to the chin there.
Sensei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sensei lands a slapping body shot.
Sensei moves out of range as Berdnikov strikes.
Sensei connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berdnikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sensei.
Berdnikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Sensei tries to sprawl out of it but Berdnikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sensei manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sensei lands with a good body shot.
Sensei bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Berdnikov's head.
Sensei looks to land a combination but Berdnikov avoids it well.
Berdnikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexei Berdnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Berdnikov.
Sensei looks to land a combination. Berdnikov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sensei connects with a right hand. Berdnikov shakes it off.
Berdnikov throws out a loose jab but Sensei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Sensei.
Berdnikov moves away from the strike by Sensei.
It seemed like Berdnikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sensei works Berdnikov's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berdnikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sensei finds it's way round the side to connect with Berdnikov's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kylar Sensei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sensei, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Kylar Sensei!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Kylar Sensei!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Kylar Sensei!
Kylar Sensei wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Kylar Sensei thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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