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27 November 2023 Brooklyn Decker vs Kelsey Merritt

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Brooklyn Decker vs Kelsey Merritt

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Round 1, Brooklyn Decker and Kelsey Merritt face off in the ring. The bell rings, and they circle each other cautiously. Brooklyn starts things off, landing a solid jab to Kelsey's face. Kelsey fires back with a quick one-two combination, pushing Brooklyn back.

Brooklyn leverages her reach, effectively using her jab to keep Kelsey at a distance. Kelsey tries to close the gap, but Brooklyn lands a solid right cross that snaps Kelsey's head back.

Both fighters continue to trade jabs as the round comes to a close. Brooklyn returns to her corner with a slight grin, having gained a slight edge. Kelsey, undeterred, listens intently to her corner's advice.

Round 2 starts with Kelsey Merritt coming out more aggressively, aiming to close the distance that Brooklyn Decker had maintained in the first round. She succeeds, landing a solid hook to Brooklyn's body, followed by a quick uppercut.

Brooklyn counters in Round 3 by focusing on defense and footwork. She dodges Kelsey's aggressive punches and lands a solid counterpunch that draws a collective gasp from the crowd. The round ends in a draw, with neither fighter giving an inch.

In Round 4, Brooklyn manages to regain control. She lands a series of well-timed jabs and a right hook that leaves Kelsey momentarily stunned. Brooklyn takes the round, but the margin is razor-thin.

Round 5 sees Kelsey make a strategic shift. She starts targeting Brooklyn's body, looking to wear her down for the later rounds. Her strategy pays off; she takes the round on points.

Round 6 kicks off with Brooklyn Decker taking a different approach. She circles Kelsey Merritt, keeping her at bay with long jabs and quick footwork. Brooklyn's change in tactics pays off, and she takes the round by a wide margin on points.

Round 7 begins with both fighters looking worn but still in the fight. Brooklyn Decker starts strong, landing a series of jabs that find their mark. The crowd is at the edge of their seats, sensing that Brooklyn might finish it this round.

But just as Brooklyn starts to gain momentum, Kelsey Merritt scores a powerful left hook that stuns Brooklyn. Time seems to slow as Brooklyn stumbles back, visibly shaken. Kelsey, sensing the moment, follows up with a damaging right cross. Brooklyn goes down, hitting the mat with a hard thud.

The referee starts the count. "One, two, three..." Brooklyn shakes her head, trying to clear the fog. She pushes herself up by the count of eight, showing the heart that's defined her career.

Kelsey doesn't waste any time. She corners Brooklyn lets loose a barrage of punches against the ropes. Brooklyn does her best to defend, but Kelsey's blows find their mark again and again. The crowd rises to their feet!

The referee steps in, waving his arms. It's over. Kelsey Merritt has won via TKO in the seventh round, completing a stunning upset! The crowd erupts, a mix of cheers and disbelief filling the air.