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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Artur Banas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banas comes to the ring accompanied by Sail. Kersikov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Iron Maiden - The Wicker Man. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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140 lbs
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Banas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Banas takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Banas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Banas is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kersikov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Banas is avoiding damage well.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Banas is working from the bottom.
Banas tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Banas is working from the bottom.
Banas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kersikov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to control but Banas is keeping him busy.
Banas parries the strikes from Kersikov easily there. Kersikov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Banas to escape.
Kersikov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Banas is working from the bottom.
Banas defending against the ground and pound.
Kersikov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banas struggling a bit here.
Banas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kersikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A lull in the action here as Kersikov stalls from top position.
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Banas is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Kersikov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Kersikov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Banas can't do much from the bottom here.
Kersikov trying to control the position but Banas is working away.
Banas wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov looks up at the clock and then as Banas takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kersikov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kersikov trying to control the action but Banas is working from the bottom.
Banas struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kersikov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kersikov trying to control the position but Banas is working away.
Kersikov controls the position.
Banas regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kersikov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Kersikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but Banas defends it.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banas keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kersikov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Banas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Banas lands with a hook. Kersikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Banas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A telegraphed right hand from Banas misses the target.
Banas looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Banas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Banas connects with a right hand. Kersikov shakes it off.
A big right from Banas misses.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Banas.
Kersikov delivers a nice body kick.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Banas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banas misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banas throws a body kick that misses
and Kersikov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Banas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Banas looking for submissions off his back.
Kersikov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kersikov is looking for a kimura but Banas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kersikov to get the leverage.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banas keeps working.
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is keen to just control but Banas is a slippery customer.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Banas won't allow it.
Kersikov moves nicely into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banas can't do much from the bottom here.
Banas tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Banas regains half guard.
Kersikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Banas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is thwarting Banas's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov is working for a submission of some sort.
Kersikov is keen to just control but Banas is a slippery customer.
Well, if Kersikov 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.
Roman Kersikov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Banas won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Banas won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Banas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Banas throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kersikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Banas misses with a wild body shot.
Banas misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Banas looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big right from Banas misses.
Banas dips to his left and cracks Kersikov with an uppercut!
Banas misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Banas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banas working for a triangle but Kersikov defends it easily.
Banas trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov passes into half guard.
Kersikov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banas manages to get to full guard.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Banas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Banas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Banas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banas trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Banas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Banas trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Banas wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Banas is really struggling to control Kersikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov regains half guard.
Banas trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away.
Banas content to control rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Artur Banas just wasn't active enough.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
Banas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Banas misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kersikov trying to move into half guard but instead Banas has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banas trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is trying to keep Banas in close.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kersikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Banas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banas forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Roman Kersikov just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Banas tries for a takedown but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Banas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kersikov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Banas keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Banas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Roman Kersikov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Banas cracks Kersikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banas throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Banas tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Banas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banas. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banas misses the body punch
so Kersikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Banas has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Banas is keeping the position.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Banas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Banas throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kersikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kersikov with the ground and pound but Banas regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kersikov is thwarting Banas's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov wants to take a breather but Banas is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Roman Kersikov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Banas missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Banas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Banas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Banas.
Banas gets caught napping as Kersikov dives in and scores a takedown. Banas manages to retain guard.
Kersikov trying to control but Banas is working from the bottom.
Kersikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Banas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Banas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kersikov controls Banas momentarily but Banas frees himself.
Kersikov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Banas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kersikov dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Banas staying out of range there.
Banas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Banas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kersikov in his tracks.
Banas lands with an uppercut that bounces Kersikov off the ropes and back into range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
Banas lands a jab.
Kersikov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Artur Banas is winning the standup battle so far.
Banas misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Banas misses
and Kersikov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Banas's guard.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Banas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banas's guard.
Banas trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Banas controlling Kersikov's posture.
Banas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Artur Banas has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Banas misses the shot to the body.
Banas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kersikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Banas with a nice cross.
Banas looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Banas throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Banas!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a heavy elbow.
Kersikov is stalling here but it's allowed Banas to get half guard.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Banas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banas wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Kersikov wants to advance to full mount but Banas doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Banas keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Artur Banas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Banas keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Banas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Banas striking off his back but it's not causing Kersikov any problems.
Kersikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Banas's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kersikov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kersikov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 45:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Kersikov!
After winning the bout, Roman Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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