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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Yakovchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ЦельРазгроl. Rustam Kersikov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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172 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 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
33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Yakovchenko!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakovchenko moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Yakovchenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
Kersikov is looking to clinch but Yakovchenko is avoiding it.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Yakovchenko throws a front kick that sends Kersikov stumbling back into the cage.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yakovchenko.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Yakovchenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Yakovchenko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Yakovchenko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kersikov, as that shot connected.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Yakovchenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kersikov to score with a decent uppercut.
Rustam Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Yakovchenko.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Yakovchenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Yakovchenko misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov thuds a left hand into Yakovchenko's body.
Yakovchenko tries to move into range but Kersikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Yakovchenko.
Kersikov digs a good body shot into Yakovchenko's ribs.
Yakovchenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yakovchenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Yakovchenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the side of Yakovchenko's head.
Yakovchenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
Yakovchenko misses with an uppercut.
Yakovchenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yakovchenko up against the cage.
Yakovchenko lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Yakovchenko back against the cage.
Yakovchenko looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov.
Nice body punch from Kersikov - that landed with a thud.
Yakovchenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Yakovchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov pushes Yakovchenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Yakovchenko blocking some punches.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Kersikov.
Yakovchenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Yakovchenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yakovchenko's elbow.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Yakovchenko avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Yakovchenko tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov is working Yakovchenko over against the cage.
Yakovchenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yakovchenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kersikov or not.
The referee calls for Kersikov to work.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko lands an uppercut.
Yakovchenko scores with a shot to the side of Kersikov's head.
Yakovchenko lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov is leaning against Yakovchenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yakovchenko blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov has Yakovchenko pressed against the cage.
Kersikov lands a body shot.
Yakovchenko lands a shoulder strike.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Yakovchenko controls the action.
Yakovchenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yakovchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Yakovchenko controls the action.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Yakovchenko controls the action.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Kersikov.
Yakovchenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Rustam Kersikov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kersikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kersikov tries a low kick but Yakovchenko avoids it.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yakovchenko looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Yakovchenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yakovchenko throws a body kick that misses.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Yakovchenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yakovchenko moves away.
Yakovchenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yakovchenko connects with a leg kick. Kersikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Yakovchenko thumps Kersikov with a low kick.
Yakovchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yakovchenko throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
Yakovchenko connects with a right hand. Kersikov shakes it off.
Kersikov lands a body shot.
Kersikov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yakovchenko throws out the jab.
Yakovchenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yakovchenko tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov throws a hook but Yakovchenko avoids it easily.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yakovchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Kersikov connects with a body shot.
Yakovchenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yakovchenko throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Yakovchenko.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Yakovchenko misses with a head kick.
Kersikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kersikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kersikov slips a jab from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko misses with a low kick.
Donk. Kersikov catches Yakovchenko right on the button with a cross.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Yakovchenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yakovchenko blocks the body kick.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yakovchenko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakovchenko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Kersikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yakovchenko misses with a looping right.
Kersikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Yakovchenko avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yakovchenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov scores with a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Yakovchenko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yakovchenko tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Yakovchenko down.
Yakovchenko avoids the head kick by Kersikov.
Yakovchenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Yakovchenko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Yakovchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yakovchenko scores with a shot to the body.
A combination from Kersikov does no damage.
Yakovchenko motions for Kersikov to come forward. Yakovchenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yakovchenko avoids the head kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Yakovchenko sees coming a mile off.
Yakovchenko is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to work over Yakovchenko's front leg with a kick but Yakovchenko checks it.
Yakovchenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kersikov in his tracks.
Yakovchenko tries to work over Kersikov's front leg with a kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Yakovchenko moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakovchenko can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Rustam Kersikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Kersikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yakovchenko.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakovchenko.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Kersikov is trying to stall.
A short right from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rustam Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Yakovchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Yakovchenko.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Yakovchenko's leg. Yakovchenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yakovchenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yakovchenko is looking to score with low kicks.
Yakovchenko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Yakovchenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko scores with a one two! Kersikov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov 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 steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yakovchenko. That one must have hurt.
Yakovchenko motions for Kersikov to come forward. Yakovchenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yakovchenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kersikov on the side of the head.
Yakovchenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yakovchenko cracks Kersikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yakovchenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yakovchenko cracks the inside of Kersikov's front leg.
Yakovchenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Yakovchenko looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Kersikov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yakovchenko lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kersikov walks away with a smile on his face. Yakovchenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kersikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yakovchenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov slips a jab and a cross from Yakovchenko.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yakovchenko manages to avoid it.
Kersikov thuds a left hand into Yakovchenko's body.
Yakovchenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yakovchenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Yakovchenko scores with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yakovchenko! But no joy.
Yakovchenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Kersikov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yakovchenko.
Kersikov looks to throw a body kick
and Yakovchenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Yakovchenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kersikov's sensitive parts.
Yakovchenko gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kersikov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yakovchenko moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Yakovchenko raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Igor Yakovchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yakovchenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kersikov thumps Yakovchenko with a low kick.
Yakovchenko lands a nice looking body kick.
Good shot there by Yakovchenko.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Yakovchenko.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yakovchenko only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko cracks Kersikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yakovchenko lands a right hook to the body.
Kersikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yakovchenko 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.
Yakovchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Yakovchenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kersikov defends it nicely.
Rustam Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Yakovchenko.
Kersikov jabs at Yakovchenko's body.
Kersikov jabs at Yakovchenko's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Igor Yakovchenko.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Kersikov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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