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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andriy Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Nuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by Russian Roulette. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
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177 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andriy Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Big Nuts!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nutss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kersikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kersikov throws a combination. Nuts tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Big Nuts has been cut.
Nuts misses with a takedown attempt - Kersikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kersikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kersikov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nuts tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nuts to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nuts keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nuts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andriy Kersikov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nuts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kersikov is trying to defend but Nuts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Nuts keeps him under control.
Nuts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kersikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking for submissions off his back.
Kersikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nuts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kersikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nuts has managed to get both his arms back between Kersikov's legs - danger averted.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Nuts from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nuts wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
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.
Kersikov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nuts pushes Kersikov off looking to stand but Kersikov dives back in and keeps control.
Kersikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nuts is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Nuts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nuts trying to control here.
Kersikov postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nuts to stand up.
Nuts needs to keep his hands up - Kersikov had a free shot at his head there.
Kersikov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nuts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kersikov is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andriy Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Nuts's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kersikov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nuts, pushing him back against the cage.
Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
Nuts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kersikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kersikov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nuts's guard.
Nuts is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Nuts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov drops back looking for a leg! Nuts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nuts manages to kick Kersikov off! Kersikov jumps back into Nuts's guard.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nuts is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We're going to have a standup here because Andriy Kersikov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Nuts moves out of range.
Kersikov scores with a push kick.
Nuts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kersikov counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov rushes Nuts and presses him up against the cage.
Nuts is trying to stall.
Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
Nuts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown.
A head kick from Kersikov lands but Nuts takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kersikov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kersikov breaks from the clinch.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kersikov as he jumps to the side.
Andriy Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Nuts.
Nuts is looking to clinch but Kersikov is avoiding it.
Nuts gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kersikov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kersikov is pushing down on Nuts's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nuts is fighting to maintain full guard but Kersikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nuts makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nuts.
Nuts keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Andriy Kersikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kersikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nuts's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking for a kimura here.
Nuts wants to get back to his feet.
Kersikov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kersikov lands a nice shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov landing strikes from the mount.
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nuts is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andriy Kersikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Big Nuts's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kersikov lands a head kick!
Kersikov scores with a head kick. Nuts tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses.
Andriy Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuts shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kersikov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nuts wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Nuts is controlling an arm, preventing Kersikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nuts can do to turn this around?
Nuts manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kersikov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nuts tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nuts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
Andriy Kersikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Andriy Kersikov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nuts closes the distance and clinches up with Kersikov, looking for a takedown. Nuts pushes Kersikov against the cage but Kersikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Nuts tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Nuts to control.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Big Nuts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andriy Kersikov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nuts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andriy Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov clinches.
Kersikov blocks the elbow strike.
Nuts looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nuts tries to pull guard but Kersikov holds him up against the cage and eventually Nuts drops back down to his feet.
Andriy Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Nuts.
Kersikov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andriy Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kersikov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andriy Kersikov!
Andriy Kersikov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Efficiency '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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