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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roman Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perry Charcobeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Iron Maiden - The Wicker Man. Charcobeau has chosen Fortunate Son as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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161 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Perry Charcobeau!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charcobeau misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Charcobeau's guard.
Charcobeau keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Kersikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Charcobeau controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov trying to control but Charcobeau is working from the bottom.
Kersikov connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov trying to control but Charcobeau is working from the bottom.
Kersikov throws a strike but Charcobeau rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Charcobeau wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charcobeau showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Charcobeau won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Charcobeau slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Charcobeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Charcobeau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Charcobeau throws a counter combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Charcobeau.
Good standup being displayed there by Charcobeau as he connects with a hook.
Charcobeau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
Kersikov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kersikov cracks the inside of Charcobeau's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Charcobeau throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Charcobeau slips under a jab.
Charcobeau lands a jab to the head.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Charcobeau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Charcobeau saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov shoots in but no luck this time.
Kersikov is looking to chop away at Charcobeau's legs.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Charcobeau is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kersikov with a body shot.
Charcobeau blocks a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Charcobeau slaps the foot to one side.
Kersikov misses the body punch
and Charcobeau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Charcobeau is out of range.
Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Charcobeau checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Charcobeau misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Charcobeau throws a body shot but no joy.
Charcobeau swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Charcobeau dips to his left and cracks Kersikov with an uppercut!
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Charcobeau avoids it.
Charcobeau is looking for the big counter here.
Charcobeau checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kersikov tries to work over Charcobeau's front leg with a kick but Charcobeau checks it.
Charcobeau throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Charcobeau only half commits.
Charcobeau avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Charcobeau looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Charcobeau.
Kersikov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charcobeau seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kersikov postures up in Charcobeau's guard and throws a big left but Charcobeau blocks it.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Charcobeau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charcobeau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Charcobeau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Charcobeau swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Charcobeau has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Charcobeau there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roman Kersikov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Charcobeau.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Charcobeau avoids it well and moves away.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov lands with a straight right. Charcobeau didn't see that one coming.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Charcobeau.
Kersikov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Charcobeau throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Charcobeau throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Charcobeau saw that one coming.
Charcobeau moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roman Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charcobeau.
Charcobeau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov lands with a good body shot.
Charcobeau moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Charcobeau saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Charcobeau sees coming a mile off.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charcobeau moves away.
Charcobeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Charcobeau counters with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Charcobeau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charcobeau loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Charcobeau moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Charcobeau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Charcobeau tries to work over Kersikov's front leg with a kick but Kersikov checks it.
Charcobeau feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kersikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kersikov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kersikov fails to land the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Charcobeau darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Charcobeau sprawls well. He's pushed Kersikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Charcobeau avoids a kick to the body.
Charcobeau scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charcobeau swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Perry Charcobeau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Charcobeau slips under a jab.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Charcobeau moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
Charcobeau throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Charcobeau throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Charcobeau throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perry Charcobeau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Charcobeau misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Charcobeau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Charcobeau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Charcobeau does it's job there.
Kersikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Charcobeau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Crunch! Kersikov slams his shin into Charcobeau's torso.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Charcobeau appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Charcobeau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Charcobeau scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charcobeau. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Charcobeau misses with a straight left.
Kersikov scores with a jab.
Charcobeau swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Charcobeau sprawls and moves away.
Kersikov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Charcobeau to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau stuffs the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charcobeau takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Charcobeau takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Charcobeau at a distance.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Charcobeau ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Charcobeau slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Charcobeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Charcobeau throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Charcobeau.
Charcobeau misses with a leg kick.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Charcobeau avoids it well and moves away.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Charcobeau throws out the jab.
Charcobeau cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
Kersikov moves out of range as Charcobeau strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Perry Charcobeau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Charcobeau feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kersikov's calf.
Good exchange - Charcobeau coming out on top.
Kersikov thows a body kick. Charcobeau tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov moves forwards but Charcobeau connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kersikov misses with the body kick
and Charcobeau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Charcobeau throws a right and a left that both miss.
Charcobeau is looking to chop away at Kersikov's legs.
Charcobeau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Charcobeau looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Charcobeau counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Charcobeau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Charcobeau throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
Charcobeau moves out of range of the body kick.
Charcobeau takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charcobeau listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kersikov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Charcobeau is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Charcobeau avoid being mounted?
Kersikov thows a huge punch but Charcobeau dodges it nicely.
Charcobeau avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kersikov.
Charcobeau trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Charcobeau gets back to full guard.
Kersikov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kersikov throwing strikes but missing.
Kersikov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control but Charcobeau is working from the bottom.
Charcobeau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kersikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Charcobeau stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Charcobeau.
A clash of legs there as Charcobeau blocks the low kick.
Charcobeau jabs Kersikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kersikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kersikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov moves out of range as Charcobeau strikes.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Charcobeau tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Charcobeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a jab when Charcobeau was well out of range.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Charcobeau moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Charcobeau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Charcobeau's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kersikov under the eye.
Charcobeau throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kersikov.
Some bone on bone action there as Charcobeau checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kersikov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Charcobeau counters with a nice uppercut.
Charcobeau takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov lands a body shot.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Charcobeau throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Charcobeau throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kersikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Charcobeau on the side of the head.
Kersikov lands a really nice looking cross but Charcobeau seems unphased.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Charcobeau.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Charcobeau counters with a right hand to the body.
Charcobeau wants to land a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Charcobeau leaves Kersikov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Charcobeau thuds a left hand into Kersikov's body.
Charcobeau throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Roman Kersikov has been cut.
A big left from Charcobeau misses.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Perry Charcobeau.
I think Charcobeau 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perry Charcobeau!
Perry Charcobeau took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Ah Jami Balkan your next, let's keep the show going. I will fight you anytime anywhere.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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