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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amisviiksi Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov's entrance music is ЦельРазгроl. A fine choice. Tolonen has chosen Machinae Supremacy - Death From Above as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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175 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rustam Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amisviiksi Tolonen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kersikov lands with a nice body punch.
Tolonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tolonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Kersikov off the cage and back into range.
Tolonen looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tolonen tries to keep at a distance but Kersikov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kersikov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tolonen gets through Kersikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tolonen pulls guard successfully.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kersikov stacks Tolonen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kersikov!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolonen tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
Kersikov happy to just control the position for now.
Kersikov stands up and beckons Tolonen to his feet.
That's two 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.
Kersikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tolonen under the eye.
It looks like Amisviiksi Tolonen has been cut.
Kersikov takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Rustam Kersikov has been cut.
Amisviiksi Tolonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tolonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Tolonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tolonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kersikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tolonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Tolonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Tolonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tolonen is just out of range.
Tolonen misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Tolonen with that takedown attempt.
A lazy body kick from Tolonen
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov cracks the inside of Tolonen's front leg.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tolonen.
Tolonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
letting Tolonen counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Tolonen. Beautiful body shot.
Kersikov scores with a body shot.
Tolonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Tolonen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kersikov. Kersikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Tolonen saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Tolonen counters with a body kick.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Tolonen moves out of range.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Kersikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tolonen avoids the head kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a jab to the nose.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Kersikov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tolonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range and Tolonen settles back down.
Kersikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kersikov misses with a body shot
and Tolonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Tolonen moves out of range.
Tolonen throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tolonen throws a good cross that connects.
Tolonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kersikov tried to counter with a leg kick but Tolonen avoided it.
Rustam Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolonen moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Tolonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kersikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tolonen moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tolonen takes a shot to the head.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Tolonen.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tolonen is keeping busy.
Tolonen throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tolonen can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Tolonen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kersikov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tolonen stalling.
Tolonen stops Kersikov from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying is best to control the position here.
Tolonen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tolonen is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tolonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kersikov's calf.
Tolonen tries to clinch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Tolonen misses with a double jab
and Kersikov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tolonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to avoid it but Tolonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kersikov to the ground. Kersikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Tolonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands with a shot to the body.
Kersikov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slow jab from Tolonen misses its intended target.
Kersikov scores with a head kick. Tolonen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A big left from Tolonen misses.
Kersikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tolonen to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tolonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tolonen. That did some damage!
Tolonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tolonen throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Tolonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Amisviiksi Tolonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kersikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tolonen pushes Kersikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the side of Tolonen's head.
Kersikov lands with a right to the head.
Kersikov tries to work over Tolonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tolonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tolonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov digs a right hand underneath Tolonen's ribcage. Tolonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Tolonen.
Kersikov breaks the clinch.
Kersikov is looking to wear down Tolonen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tolonen jabs Kersikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Tolonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tolonen! But no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Tolonen avoids the punch easily.
Tolonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Tolonen moved out of range nicely.
Nice body kick from Tolonen.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Kersikov. Beautiful body shot.
Kersikov connects with the punch.
A big right from Tolonen misses.
Tolonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Tolonen's belly button to the back.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tolonen misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen scores with a nice right hand.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tolonen connects with a body shot that sends Kersikov's belly button to the back.
Tolonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and Tolonen moves out of range easily.
Tolonen lands a jab to Kersikov's midsection.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Tolonen's head but Tolonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tolonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Tolonen 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 misses the shot to the body.
Tolonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen lands the left hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kersikov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tolonen - the referee stops the clock and Kersikov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tolonen. Kersikov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Tolonen moves out of range easily.
Tolonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tolonen throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Tolonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kersikov checks it well.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
Tolonen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tolonen thinking.
Tolonen misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tolonen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tolonen misses with a right hand
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Tolonen slips a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Tolonen moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Tolonen. Beautiful body shot.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Tolonen saw it coming and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Tolonen throws a shot to the body.
Kersikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tolonen works the jab nicely.
Tolonen tries to clinch
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov swings for the body but Tolonen moves out of range.
Tolonen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tolonen throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Amisviiksi Tolonen.
I think Tolonen 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Amisviiksi Tolonen!
Our winner, Amisviiksi Tolonen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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