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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Kersikov Ii (ranked 4723 p4p, 4705 weight class) and Michael Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitali Kersikov Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Howard!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov Ii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Howard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Howard lands with a nice combination. Kersikov Ii backs away looking to recover.
Kersikov Ii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howard.
Howard moves away from the strike by Kersikov Ii.
Howard misses with a double jab.
Howard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kersikov Ii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Howard as he jumps to the side.
Howard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kersikov Ii is looking for a counter combo.
Howard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice combination there by Howard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Howard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
Kersikov Ii half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kersikov Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kersikov Ii tries to counter with a takedown but Howard is quick to defend against it.
Howard fails to land with a series of punches.
Kersikov Ii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Howard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Howard works over Kersikov Ii's head and body with a nice combination.
Kersikov Ii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kersikov Ii.
Howard looks winded!
Horrible takedown attempt by Kersikov Ii or perhaps it was just good defense by Howard, which made it look bad.
Kersikov Ii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Michael Howard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Howard wants it to stay on the feet.
Howard wants to counter with a clinch but Kersikov Ii pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitali Kersikov Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howard throws a series of strikes that have Kersikov Ii backpedaling.
Kersikov Ii shoots in and drives through. Howard sprawls well.
Howard slips a jab and a cross from Kersikov Ii.
Kersikov Ii shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Howard pinned against the cage. Howard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kersikov Ii dodges the punch combination from Howard.
Howard is working the combinations to good effect here.
Howard lands a jab-cross combination.
Howard scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howard tries to bum rush Kersikov Ii with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov Ii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kersikov Ii shoots in and drives through. Howard sprawls well.
Howard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Left hook, right uppercut from Howard.
Kersikov Ii tries to clinch up but Howard circles away and keeps his distance.
Kersikov Ii throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Howard.
It looks like Michael Howard has been cut.
Howard throws a series of punches but Kersikov Ii moves out of range.
Kersikov Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Howard wants to counter the offense by Kersikov Ii and move into the clinch position.
Howard misses with the combination.
Howard misses with a double jab.
Kersikov Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howard moves away.
Howard works over Kersikov Ii's head and body with a nice combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kersikov Ii.
Kersikov Ii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov Ii is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Howard.
Kersikov Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howard tries to bum rush Kersikov Ii with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov Ii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Howard works Kersikov Ii's body with a nice hook.
Howard scores with a jab. Kersikov Ii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kersikov Ii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kersikov Ii tries to clinch but Howard moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Howard as Kersikov Ii shoots in.
Kersikov Ii sets himself, and Howard steps forward looking for the clinch! Kersikov Ii avoids it this time.
Howard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Howard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Howard misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Howard works over Kersikov Ii's head and body with a nice combination.
Howard lands a lovely overhand right.
Kersikov Ii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov Ii. Howard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov Ii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Howard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Howard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kersikov Ii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Howard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A left and a right from Howard both land. Nice combination.
Howard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kersikov Ii circles away quickly and effectively.
Kersikov Ii dives in for a single leg takedown but Howard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Howard throws a one two combo.
A nice combination there by Howard.
Howard misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard looks to land a combination but Kersikov Ii avoids it well.
Kersikov Ii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Howard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kersikov Ii. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Howard misses with a series of wild punches.
Kersikov Ii is looking to counter the offense by Howard and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Howard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Howard's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kersikov Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howard tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kersikov Ii shoots in for a takedown but Howard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kersikov Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howard slips a jab and a cross from Kersikov Ii.
Good exchange - Howard coming out on top.
Kersikov Ii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Howard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kersikov Ii is looking to take this one to the mat.
Howard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Howard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Howard can't break the clinch.
Howard has had enough of the clinch but Kersikov Ii keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard tries to circle away but Kersikov Ii has him pinned against the cage.
Howard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Howard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kersikov Ii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kersikov Ii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Howard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Howard tests Kersikov Ii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vitali Kersikov Ii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howard misses with a series of wild punches.
Kersikov Ii has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitali Kersikov Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov Ii fails to land the takedown.
Howard lands a two punch combo.
Howard cracks Kersikov Ii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Howard connects with a jab.
Kersikov Ii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Howard.
Kersikov Ii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov Ii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov Ii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Howard lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Howard scores with a four punch combination!
Kersikov Ii shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Howard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov Ii darts in looking for a takedown but Howard gets double underhooks and turns Kersikov Ii into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kersikov Ii is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Howard.
Howard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Michael Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Howard scores with a one two! Kersikov Ii had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Howard.
A combination from Howard does no damage.
Kersikov Ii misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov Ii misses with a takedown attempt - Howard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A left and a right from Howard both land. Nice combination.
Sloppy strikes from Howard. Those never looked like landing.
Kersikov Ii appears to be looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Kersikov Ii.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov Ii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howard.
Howard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kersikov Ii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kersikov Ii fails with a takedown attempt.
Howard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kersikov Ii.
Howard stalks Kersikov Ii and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kersikov Ii's face. Kersikov Ii staggers backwards, shaken.
Howard looks to land a combination. Kersikov Ii sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
Howard fails to land with a series of punches.
Howard tries to bum rush Kersikov Ii with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov Ii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kersikov Ii doesn't manage to clinch there - Howard circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov Ii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Howard swivels and escapes.
Kersikov Ii is looking to clinch but Howard is avoiding it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov Ii fails with a takedown attempt.
Howard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kersikov Ii dodges the punch combination from Howard.
Kersikov Ii went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kersikov Ii scores with a kick to the body.
Kersikov Ii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kersikov Ii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Howard slaps away a takedown attempt from Kersikov Ii, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Howard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Howard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kersikov Ii swings for the body but Howard moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Howard!
Howard misses with a double jab.
As Howard looks to move away, Kersikov Ii throws a big counter combo but Howard just gets out of the way.
Howard throws a series of strikes that have Kersikov Ii backpedaling.
A combination from Howard does no damage.
Kersikov Ii is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Howard.
Kersikov Ii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kersikov Ii shoots in looking for a takedown but Howard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kersikov Ii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kersikov Ii lands with a nice body kick.
Kersikov Ii shoots in and drives through. Howard sprawls well.
Kersikov Ii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard stuffs the takedown.
Howard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitali Kersikov Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Howard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kersikov Ii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Howard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Kersikov Ii with that takedown attempt.
Howard wants to counter the offense by Kersikov Ii and move into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov Ii takes one on the button.
Howard lands with a nice combination. Kersikov Ii backs away looking to recover.
Howard looks to land a combination but Kersikov Ii avoids it well.
Kersikov Ii fails to land the takedown.
Howard fails to land with a series of punches.
Kersikov Ii looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kersikov Ii slips a jab and a cross from Howard.
Kersikov Ii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kersikov Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Howard as Kersikov Ii shoots in.
Howard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov Ii.
Kersikov Ii closes this distance looking for a takedown but Howard circles away.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
Kersikov Ii seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
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 Ii swings for the body but Howard moves out of range.
Kersikov Ii fails to land the takedown.
A nice combination there by Howard.
Kersikov Ii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kersikov Ii fails with a takedown attempt.
Howard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Howard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov Ii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Howard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kersikov Ii on the side of the head.
Kersikov Ii clinches with his opponent.
Kersikov Ii breaks the clinch.
Kersikov Ii misses with a low kick.
Kersikov Ii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Howard defends well and Kersikov Ii ends up having to push Howard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Howard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Howard throws a series of strikes that have Kersikov Ii backpedaling.
No joy there for Kersikov Ii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Howard tries to counter with a clinch but Kersikov Ii shakes him off and moves away.
Howard scores with a one two! Kersikov Ii had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kersikov Ii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Howard as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov Ii slips a jab and a cross from Howard.
Kersikov Ii dives in for a single leg takedown but Howard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Howard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Howard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Howard leaves Kersikov Ii with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Howard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Howard duly obliges.
Howard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kersikov Ii fails to land the takedown.
Kersikov Ii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Howard swivels and escapes.
Vitali Kersikov Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Howard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kersikov Ii looks for the body kick but Howard saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Howard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Howard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Howard!
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energy
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hype
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