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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Kersikov I I (ranked 1614 p4p, 2208 weight class) and James Rocksteady (ranked 217 p4p, 297 weight class). Kersikov I I comes to the cage accompanied by Sefa & Mr. Ivex - LSD Problem. Rocksteady has chosen Red Right Hand as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Vitali Kersikov I I has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Vitali Kersikov I I seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitali Kersikov I I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Rocksteady!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Kersikov I I misses.
Kersikov I I throws out a powerful jab.
Vitali Kersikov I I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocksteady scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kersikov I I is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocksteady working away.
Rocksteady is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov I I is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rocksteady controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksteady wants to control but Kersikov I I is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocksteady controls the position.
Rocksteady throws an elbow but Kersikov I I slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rocksteady wants to control but Kersikov I I is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov I I's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rocksteady lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two 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.
Rocksteady closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kersikov I I quickly recovers to half guard.
Rocksteady works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Rocksteady.
Kersikov I I is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Kersikov I I that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
It looks like Vitali Kersikov I I has been cut.
Rocksteady takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I tries to hold on but Rocksteady postures up.
Kersikov I I is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Rocksteady prevents Kersikov I I from getting the reversal.
Kersikov I I is squirming around, avoiding Rocksteady's attempts to control the action.
Rocksteady controlling his opponent.
That's four 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.
Rocksteady prevents Kersikov I I from getting the reversal.
Rocksteady tries to control but Kersikov I I wriggling away.
Kersikov I I is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov I I tries to lock up and control but Rocksteady gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Rocksteady dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitali Kersikov I I's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Rocksteady slips a jab from Kersikov I I.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kersikov I I!
Kersikov I I throws a looping overhand right but Rocksteady ducks down to avoid it.
And Rocksteady tries to counter it with a takedown but Kersikov I I pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kersikov I I throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rocksteady steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov I I.
Rocksteady ducks right into an uppercut from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kersikov I I lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksteady drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocksteady content to stall in guard here.
Rocksteady is pushing down on Kersikov I I's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kersikov I I is fighting to maintain full guard but Rocksteady has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov I I regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rocksteady stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov I I.
Rocksteady passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rocksteady happy to just control the position for now.
Rocksteady is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kersikov I I has escaped the position, nice work there.
James Rocksteady has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Rocksteady fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kersikov I I manages to get back to half guard.
Kersikov I I is trying to stand.
Rocksteady seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov I I does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kersikov I I is doing well to control the position and prevent Rocksteady from advancing to side control.
Rocksteady works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rocksteady's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kersikov I I wants to get back to his feet.
Kersikov I I tries to get to full guard but Rocksteady has control of the leg.
Kersikov I I manages to get to full guard.
Rocksteady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov I I is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rocksteady changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kersikov I I looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rocksteady working the ground and pound but Kersikov I I is defending the strikes.
Rocksteady trying to control the action but Kersikov I I is working from the bottom.
Kersikov I I is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocksteady working the ground and pound but Kersikov I I is defending the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vitali Kersikov I I will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vitali Kersikov I I's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kersikov I I misses with a few strikes there.
Rocksteady with the counter takedown but Kersikov I I avoids it easily.
Kersikov I I rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rocksteady moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kersikov I I takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vitali Kersikov I I is winning the standup battle so far.
Rocksteady walks into a straight right hand from Kersikov I I.
Rocksteady slips a straight right by Kersikov I I.
Rocksteady feints the counter takedown.
Rocksteady is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kersikov I I sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rocksteady listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kersikov I I fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksteady tries to close the distance and clinch but Kersikov I I swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kersikov I I thuds his right hand into Rocksteady's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kersikov I I throws a leg kick which misses Rocksteady's front leg but catches the back leg as Rocksteady tries to avoid it.
Good work by Rocksteady as he checks the leg kick.
Rocksteady tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocksteady is looking to clinch but Kersikov I I is avoiding it.
Vitali Kersikov I I is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov I I keeps the fight on the outside.
Rocksteady will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kersikov I I fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocksteady manages to avoid it.
And Rocksteady tries to counter it with a takedown but Kersikov I I pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rocksteady lands with a hook. Kersikov I I tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rocksteady takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov I I misses with a looping right.
Rocksteady shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov I I is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov I I 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kersikov I I keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully.
Kersikov I I is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kersikov I I is trying to keep Rocksteady in close.
Kersikov I I keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I 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.
Kersikov I I is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rocksteady is looking to clinch but Kersikov I I is avoiding it.
Rocksteady gets a takedown into half guard.
Kersikov I I is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rocksteady landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady wants to pass to mount but Kersikov I I is defending the position.
Well, if Rocksteady 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.
Rocksteady wants to pass to mount but Kersikov I I is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov I I wants to control but Rocksteady is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rocksteady stops Kersikov I I from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitali Kersikov I I showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kersikov I I 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitali Kersikov I I!
Vitali Kersikov I I 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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pop
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RATING
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