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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nykolai Kersikov (ranked 575 p4p, 855 weight class) and Big Daddy (ranked 56 p4p, 80 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kersikov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Frequencerz & Da Tweekaz - Full Control. Big Daddy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nykolai Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Big Daddy!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Daddy ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daddy.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Daddy misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kersikov slips a jab from Daddy.
Kersikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Daddy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Daddy throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Daddy saw that one coming.
Daddy's corner calls for a 1-2. Daddy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kersikov's guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully.
Kersikov has control of Daddy's left arm, preventing Daddy from doing any damage.
Daddy stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daddy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Daddy wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddy throws an off balance right hand
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Daddy slips a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Daddy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Daddy feints the counter takedown.
Daddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Daddy.
Daddy misses with a body shot.
Daddy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kersikov's waist but Kersikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daddy off to one side.
A swing and a miss from Daddy.
Daddy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy misses with a wild body shot.
Daddy misses with a body punch
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daddy under the eye.
Daddy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kersikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Daddy has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Daddy is on top in guard.
Kersikov pulls Daddy in close to his closed guard and prevents Daddy from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daddy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kersikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Daddy is defending the position.
Kersikov throws a strike but Daddy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Daddy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kersikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kersikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Daddy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard.
Daddy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is pulling down on Daddy's head. It's preventing any offense from Daddy, at least for the moment.
Daddy landing some decent shots from guard.
Daddy looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Daddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Daddy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Daddy being controlled here momentarily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Daddy tries to pass.
Daddy stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Daddy tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov pulls Daddy in close to his closed guard and prevents Daddy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Daddy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Daddy trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Daddy throwing strikes but missing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Daddy looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Daddy throwing strikes from guard but Kersikov blocks nicely.
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daddy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Daddy working a defensive guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kersikov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kersikov trying to control but Daddy is working from the bottom.
Kersikov throws an elbow that misses. Daddy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kersikov's guard. Nice move by Daddy!
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov pulls Daddy in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kersikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throwing strikes from guard but Daddy blocks nicely.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Daddy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov.
Daddy has momentary wrist control but Kersikov slips an elbow through the middle.
Daddy looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daddy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard.
Kersikov managing to control the position.
Daddy scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Big Daddy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daddy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Big Daddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daddy cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
Daddy misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Daddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Daddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy misses with a jab to the body
so Kersikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Daddy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Daddy has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov throws an elbow that misses. Daddy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kersikov's guard. Nice move by Daddy!
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Daddy controlling him for the moment.
Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daddy preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov pulls Daddy in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daddy.
Daddy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
Kersikov trying to control the position.
Kersikov trying to control the position here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Daddy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kersikov rather than just go for the knockout.
Daddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to sprawl but Daddy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Daddy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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.
Kersikov is pressing down on Daddy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daddy is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daddy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daddy.
Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Daddy controlling him for the moment.
Daddy throws a big elbow that misses.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daddy is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Daddy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kersikov takes one to the side of the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Daddy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov working some strikes from top position.
Daddy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kersikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kersikov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Daddy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daddy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kersikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Kersikov.
Daddy moves into full guard.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Daddy is keeping the position.
Daddy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard.
Daddy connects with a couple of short punches.
Daddy throwing strikes but missing.
Kersikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Daddy is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov looking to control.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
Daddy connects with a couple of short punches.
Kersikov seems keen to control Daddy's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Daddy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov managing to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Daddy misses with a wild body shot.
Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daddy.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Daddy misses with a wild body shot.
Daddy cracks Kersikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Daddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Daddy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Daddy lands in his opponent's guard.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daddy manages to get himself to full guard.
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Big Daddy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daddy is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Daddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Big Daddy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kersikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Daddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Daddy throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Daddy throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nykolai Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daddy.
Daddy loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Kersikov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daddy. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Kersikov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Daddy moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kersikov as he jumps to the side.
Kersikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kersikov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy ducks right into an uppercut from Kersikov.
Daddy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kersikov's head backwards.
A jab from Daddy misses.
Daddy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daddy.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Daddy is quick to defend against it.
Daddy lands a slapping body shot.
Daddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Daddy.
Daddy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nykolai Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Daddy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daddy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Daddy avoids it well and moves away.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daddy.
Daddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daddy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Daddy is out of range.
Daddy lands with a straight right. Kersikov didn't see that one coming.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Daddy avoids it well and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Daddy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Daddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Daddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Daddy avoids it well and moves away.
A shot to the body from Daddy misses
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daddy misses with a takedown
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daddy manages to avoid it.
Kersikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daddy. Daddy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Kersikov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Daddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Daddy misses with a shot to the body
and Daddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Daddy moved out of range.
Daddy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Daddy.
Daddy lunges at Kersikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kersikov's hand.
Daddy misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Daddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Daddy sprawls and moves away.
Nykolai Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Daddy throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Daddy throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Daddy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Daddy throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daddy. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Daddy.
Daddy throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Kersikov.
Daddy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Daddy misses the shot to the body.
Daddy misses with a looping right.
Daddy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kersikov tests Daddy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daddy misses the jab.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Daddy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kersikov counters with a three punch combo that has Daddy backing up. Daddy nods at Kersikov to acknowledge the strikes.
Daddy throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Daddy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Daddy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daddy manages to get himself to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daddy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Daddy trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Daddy throwing strikes from guard but Kersikov blocks nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kersikov is pulling down on Daddy's head to control his posture.
Daddy distracts Kersikov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Daddy pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nykolai Kersikov.
I think Daddy 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Daddy!
Big Daddy gave a mention to Honest Apparel ($30 SPECIAL ALL T-Shirts!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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hype
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