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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roman Kersikov (ranked 21 p4p, 187 weight class) and Natsu Dragneel (ranked 3 p4p, 26 weight class). Kersikov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 2 Best Enemies - Phases . The crowd seem to be enjoying Dragneel's choice of entrance music: Come the Fire Dragon. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Kersikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Natsu Dragneel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dragneel. Dragneel obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dragneel looks to land a combination but Kersikov avoids it well.
Kersikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dragneel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dragneel throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Dragneel avoids it well and moves away.
Dragneel connects with a jab.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Dragneel.
Kersikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dragneel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Dragneel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dragneel tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragneel tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragneel scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Dragneel moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dragneel. Dragneel obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dragneel throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Dragneel avoids it well and moves away.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dragneel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dragneel lands a really nice looking cross but Kersikov seems unphased.
Kersikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kersikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dragneel looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Natsu Dragneel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov lands with a nice body punch.
Kersikov connects with a right hand. Dragneel shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Dragneel misses.
Kersikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dragneel as he avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dragneel.
Dragneel thows a body kick. Kersikov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dragneel looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Dragneel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fighters circling - Dragneel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Dragneel avoids it well and moves away.
Dragneel misses the jab.
Kersikov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dragneel sprawls and moves away.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dragneel. Dragneel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dragneel misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel is looking to slow Kersikov down with leg kicks.
Kersikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dragneel's hands.
Dragneel has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Kersikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dragneel throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Dragneel avoids it well and moves away.
Dragneel with the inside leg kick.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Dragneel.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Dragneel.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Dragneel avoids it well and moves away.
Dragneel throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Dragneel.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Dragneel is quick to defend against it.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dragneel misses the shot to the body.
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!
Dragneel tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Dragneel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dragneel throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.
Dragneel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dragneel throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Dragneel avoids it well and moves away.
Kersikov ducks right into an uppercut from Dragneel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Natsu Dragneel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A shot to the body from Dragneel misses
and Kersikov counters with a single leg into guard. Dragneel didn't expect that.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dragneel manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kersikov.
Kersikov has Dragneel pushed against the cage.
Dragneel working aggressively here.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragneel.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Dragneel blocking some punches.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dragneel misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dragneel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Dragneel backwards.
Dragneel misses with the head strike.
Dragneel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kersikov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kersikov breaks from the clinch.
Dragneel throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dragneel misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dragneel is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dragneel avoid being mounted?
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but Dragneel is working away.
Dragneel looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dragneel misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dragneel is trying to stand up here but Kersikov is controlling him well.
Dragneel missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kersikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Dragneel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kersikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dragneel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov moves out of range as Dragneel strikes.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Dragneel is quick to defend against it.
Dragneel staying out of range there.
Dragneel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Dragneel.
Dragneel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dragneel lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kersikov clobbers Dragneel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dragneel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dragneel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kersikov's sensitive parts.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Dragneel throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov lands a jab.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Dragneel tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragneel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dragneel misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Dragneel avoids it well and moves away.
Kersikov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dragneel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragneel.
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!
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dragneel tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragneel misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Dragneel.
Dragneel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dragneel throws a wild body kick that Kersikov sees coming a mile off.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Dragneel is out of range.
A big left from Dragneel misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Natsu Dragneel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jab, jab by Kersikov - just one landing.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut.
Dragneel lands a glancing blow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Kersikov punishes Dragneel's body with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Dragneel.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Dragneel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Dragneel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Dragneel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kersikov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dragneel kicks off Kersikov and gets to his feet.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Dragneel.
Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kersikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dragneel misses with a looping left.
Kersikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dragneel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Dragneel is out of range.
Dragneel throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a takedown into side control.
Dragneel bucks up and tries to throw Kersikov off but instead Kersikov has got his back!
Kersikov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dragneel is trying to get back to his feet but Kersikov has full control of the position and if anything, Dragneel has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kersikov is landing with strikes from the back.
Kersikov scores with punches from the back.
Kersikov landing with strikes.
Kersikov lands punches and elbows.
Dragneel is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control momentarily.
Kersikov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Dragneel's head.
Kersikov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
I really don't envy Dragneel right now.
Kersikov looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Dragneel is controlling Kersikov 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov is controlling Dragneel's posture.
Kersikov controls Dragneel momentarily but Dragneel frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dragneel defends it easily.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dragneel defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Roman Kersikov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dragneel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Dragneel avoids it well and moves away.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dragneel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dragneel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dragneel missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Dragneel.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragneel.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Dragneel finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.
Kersikov tests Dragneel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kersikov has a takedown stuffed.
Dragneel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dragneel sprawls and moves away.
Dragneel throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Dragneel is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Dragneel missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dragneel motions for Kersikov to come forward. Dragneel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Dragneel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel misses with a hook.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Dragneel is quick to defend against it.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut
so Kersikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dragneel wants to get back to his feet but Kersikov passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kersikov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kersikov is trying to control. Dragneel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kersikov is nestled in close to Dragneel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dragneel is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dragneel tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov lands strikes from half guard.
Kersikov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dragneel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dragneel wants to get back to full guard.
That's four 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.
Kersikov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dragneel wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kersikov winds up and cracks Dragneel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov stalling.
Dragneel moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Dragneel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kersikov has control of Dragneel's left arm, preventing Dragneel from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Natsu Dragneel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kersikov throws a body punch but Dragneel moves out of range.
Roman Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dragneel misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Dragneel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kersikov checks it well.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Dragneel avoids it well and moves away.
Dragneel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dragneel throws a lazy body kick
and Kersikov counters with a single leg into guard. Dragneel didn't expect that.
Dragneel is looking to stand up but Kersikov isn't so interested in that idea.
Dragneel keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is working Dragneel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dragneel manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kersikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kersikov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dragneel just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roman Kersikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kersikov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dragneel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dragneel tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov taking a breather.
Kersikov breaks from the clinch.
Dragneel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Dragneel ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragneel was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Dragneel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Dragneel is quick to defend against it.
Dragneel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Dragneel avoids it well and moves away.
A nice combination there by Kersikov.
Dragneel throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Dragneel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dragneel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Kersikov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dragneel's waist but Dragneel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kersikov off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Kersikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dragneel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dragneel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kersikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dragneel. That one must have hurt.
A jab from Dragneel does it's job there.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dragneel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kersikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circling - Dragneel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Natsu Dragneel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dragneel throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Dragneel throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
A lazy left from Kersikov finds it's target.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Dragneel slips the punch.
Dragneel looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
Dragneel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel lands a jab to the nose.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Dragneel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragneel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dragneel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dragneel jabs Kersikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dragneel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dragneel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Dragneel is quick to defend against it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Natsu Dragneel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dragneel 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Natsu Dragneel!
Natsu Dragneel is the new welterweight champion!
Natsu Dragneel tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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