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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad (ranked 339 p4p, 594 weight class) and Panfilo Acerbi (ranked 37 p4p, 56 weight class). Ferkingstad's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Try That In A Small Town. Acerbi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Boom Boom Boom Boom - Venga Boys. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Panfilo Acerbi!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferkingstad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Acerbi is out of range and Ferkingstad settles back down.
Ferkingstad tries to clinch up.
Ferkingstad loads up on a big right hand but Acerbi slips the punch.
Acerbi checks the leg kick.
Ferkingstad lands a leg kick that knocks Acerbi off balance momentarily.
Ferkingstad cracks Acerbi with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Panfilo Acerbi has been cut.
Acerbi scores with a takedown into Ferkingstad's guard.
Ferkingstad can't keep his opponent in guard - Acerbi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Acerbi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ferkingstad tries to roll over but Acerbi keeps him under control.
Ferkingstad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acerbi is trying to work for a kimura but Ferkingstad is defending well.
Ferkingstad tries to get to full guard but Acerbi has control of the leg.
Acerbi is looking for a kimura here.
Acerbi wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferkingstad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Acerbi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferkingstad keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ferkingstad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ferkingstad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Acerbi is looking for a kimura here.
Ferkingstad wants to get back to full guard.
Ferkingstad trying to hold on to Acerbi's head to control him but Acerbi postures up.
Ferkingstad is in trouble now - Acerbi has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Acerbi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Acerbi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ferkingstad is on top in guard.
Ferkingstad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Acerbi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferkingstad controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ferkingstad passes Acerbi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi wants to improve his position but Ferkingstad is controlling well.
Ferkingstad passes the guard and advances to mount!
Acerbi is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Panfilo Acerbi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Acerbi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ferkingstad is looking for a sweep. Acerbi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acerbi wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferkingstad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Acerbi is keen to just control but Ferkingstad is a slippery customer.
Acerbi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferkingstad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Acerbi.
Ferkingstad is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acerbi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ferkingstad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ferkingstad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferkingstad trying to control but Acerbi postures up.
Ferkingstad is looking to improve his position.
Ferkingstad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferkingstad wants to improve his position but Acerbi is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Acerbi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Acerbi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ferkingstad!
Acerbi trying to control but Ferkingstad is having none of it.
Acerbi working for a guillotine from mount but Ferkingstad is in no mood to give up.
Acerbi wants to control the pace but Ferkingstad is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad is working to get back to half guard.
Acerbi wants to finish this one by submission but Ferkingstad is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Acerbi.
Acerbi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ferkingstad is looking to improve his position but Acerbi isn't that keen on the idea.
Acerbi looking for a guillotine from mount but Ferkingstad is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ferkingstad to take his back!
Acerbi controlling well, preventing Ferkingstad from escaping the position.
Acerbi looking for the choke from the back.
Ferkingstad wants to escape the position.
Ferkingstad defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ferkingstad is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Acerbi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panfilo Acerbi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Panfilo Acerbi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Acerbi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferkingstad. Ferkingstad obviously looking to wear him down.
Ferkingstad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferkingstad lands a jab to the nose.
Acerbi throws a body punch but Ferkingstad moves out of range.
Ferkingstad feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Acerbi ducks right into an uppercut from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferkingstad.
Acerbi blocks a jab.
Ferkingstad throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferkingstad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Acerbi.
Ferkingstad throwing a counter right hand but Acerbi manages to avoid it.
Ferkingstad throws an overhand right that lands on Acerbi's shoulder, as Acerbi tries to avoid the shot.
Ferkingstad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Acerbi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ferkingstad defends it well.
Ferkingstad takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferkingstad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ferkingstad clinches up with Acerbi and pushes him back against the cage.
Acerbi can't find room to land a body shot as Ferkingstad controls the action.
Ferkingstad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Acerbi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Acerbi tries to pull guard but Ferkingstad forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Acerbi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferkingstad smiles and moves away.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panfilo Acerbi.
Ferkingstad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Acerbi gets tackled into the cage by Ferkingstad. Ferkingstad maintains the clinch.
Ferkingstad is struggling to control the position.
Ferkingstad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Acerbi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Acerbi jumps guard but Ferkingstad stands there with Acerbi around his waist. Acerbi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Acerbi pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad trying to control the position from guard on top but Acerbi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferkingstad preventing the sweep.
Ferkingstad wants to control from the top but Acerbi keeps moving.
Ferkingstad drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ferkingstad jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ferkingstad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Acerbi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi has an active guard here but Ferkingstad has managed to pass into half guard.
Ferkingstad is pressing down on Acerbi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Acerbi is holding on for now.
Ferkingstad performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ferkingstad is looking to advance position but Acerbi won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Acerbi is looking to improve his position.
Acerbi looking for submissions off his back.
Acerbi wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Ferkingstad is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acerbi is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferkingstad has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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