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Event:
CSW 022 Aguilar vs Clark
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1#
De Noteboom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
De Noteboom moves into the clinch successfully.
Kersikov gets through De Noteboom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Kersikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Noteboom is looking to control Kersikov's arms but Kersikov gets an underhook and turns him. Now De Noteboom has his back to the cage.
Kersikov stops a takedown attempt from De Noteboom.
Kersikov works on De Noteboom's body with a couple of short punches.
Kersikov digs a right hand underneath De Noteboom's ribcage. De Noteboom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Noteboom is breathing heavily.
Kersikov gets through De Noteboom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
De Noteboom with a poor takedown
and Kersikov counters with a huge left! De Noteboom is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kersikov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save De Noteboom from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kersikov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rustam Kersikov!
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Event:
CSW 016 Firetribe vs De Notebo
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
No joy there for Khajo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kersikov throws a big counter combination but Khajo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Khajo sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Kersikov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khajo misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Khajo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khajo punishes Kersikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov clobbers Khajo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice jab there from Khajo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov lands with a hook. Khajo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kersikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov tries to land a body kick
letting Khajo counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khajo drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kersikov throws a hook but Khajo blocks it.
Khajo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick
and Khajo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kersikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Khajo off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Kersikov has closed the distance and engaged Khajo in a clinch.
#BC#
Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
Khajo misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khajo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kersikov defending well as Khajo loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Khajo.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Khajo misses.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov tries to clinch there but Khajo circles away.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Khajo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice body punch from Kersikov.
A shot to the liver by Kersikov. Beautiful body shot.
Kersikov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Khajo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Khajo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov is looking to clinch.
Khajo misses the jab.
Kersikov tests Khajo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kersikov cracks Khajo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Khajo swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Khajo just manages to avoid it.
Kersikov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Khajo takes one to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Khajo blocks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Khajo misses its intended target.
A jab from Khajo misses.
Khajo misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Kersikov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khajo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov. #BC#
Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
Khajo works Kersikov's body with a nice hook.
Khajo missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khajo throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khajo.
Khajo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
Khajo misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Khajo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the body from Kersikov misses
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khajo misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Kersikov lands a jab to Khajo's midsection.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Khajo saw that one coming.
Khajo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kersikov counters with a thumping low kick.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
A big left from Khajo misses.
Kersikov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Khajo misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov connects with the punch.
Khajo throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov jabs Khajo right on the nose. Khajo blinks but takes it well.
Rustam Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Khajo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Khajo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Khajo is just out of range.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Khajo to counter with a crisp jab.
Khajo avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khajo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Khajo lands with an uppercut that bounces Kersikov off the cage and back into range.
Kersikov lands a nice hook to Khajo's body. Khajo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Khajo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov defending well as Khajo loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khajo can do to turn this around?#T3#
Khajo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Khajo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khajo ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khajo is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick
and Khajo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khajo.
Kersikov defending well as Khajo loads up on a big left hand.
Khajo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Khajo throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khajo looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the body.
Khajo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khajo blocks a jab.
Khajo tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kersikov misses the body punch
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Khajo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Khajo blocks a jab.
Khajo throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Kersikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kersikov throws a right hand that Khajo ducks under and follows up with a left that Khajo also avoids with ease.
Kersikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kersikov scores with a spinning back kick!
Kersikov cracks the inside of Khajo's front leg.
Khajo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Khajo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khajo. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rustam Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Khajo avoids it.
Khajo moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
#T1#
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Khajo counters with a two punch combo.
Khajo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Khajo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Khajo. Beautiful body shot.
Khajo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khajo. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Khajo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kersikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tata Khajo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Khajo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khajo misses with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice cross by Khajo.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
Khajo scores with a sloppy right hand. Kersikov should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Khajo.
Khajo lands a nice looking body shot.
Khajo throws a big shot that misses.
Khajo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T3#
Khajo blocks a jab.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kersikov gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Khajo gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kersikov is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tata Khajo!
Tata Khajo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
CSW 011 Attano vs Compton
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lang counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Kersikov gets a clinch.
Kersikov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lang's efforts to push away.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Kersikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. Lang 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.
Jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a jab when Lang was well out of range.
Lang throws a combination. Kersikov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Kersikov clinches. #T1#
Lang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kersikov blocks it with crossed arms.
Lang lands an uppercut.
Kersikov lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Lang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov wants to clinch but Lang slips to the side
and Lang counters with a stiff right hand.
Lang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kersikov cracks Lang with a right hand to the side of the head.#KD2#
Lang drops Kersikov with a beautiful combination! Kersikov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lang is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Kersikov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov lands a really nice looking cross but Lang seems unphased.
Kersikov lands a head shot.
Lang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab lands there for Kersikov.#T2#
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Kersikov.
Lang takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab lands there for Kersikov.
Lang tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
Rustam Kersikov's cut is getting worse.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Kersikov lands the left hand.
Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lang doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Lang misses. #CL#
Kersikov moves into the clinch.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Kersikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lang steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Lang moved out of range nicely.
Lang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Kersikov has managed to clinch.
#T4#
Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lang lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lang misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Lang counters with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lang, right into the meat.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Lang counters with a stiff right hand.
Rustam Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD2#
Lang lands a big head kick that sends Kersikov tumbling to the mat! Lang takes a step backwards and waves Kersikov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Kersikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crunch! Lang slams his shin into Kersikov's torso.
Kersikov is breathing heavily.
Lang circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Kersikov tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Lang wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clubber Lang!
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Event:
CSW 005 Firetribe vs Kersikov
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Firetribe is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Kersikov takes a swing at Firetribe's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Firetribe connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Rustam Kersikov has been cut.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Firetribe throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range. #CL2#
Kersikov clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Firetribe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kersikov's brow.
Firetribe tries to land a knee to the head but Kersikov blocks with his arms.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Firetribe.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Firetribe.
A short body shot lands from Kersikov as the two fighters clinch.
Kersikov blocks an elbow strike.
Firetribe misses with the head strike.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Firetribe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov avoids a wild elbow strike from Firetribe.
Firetribe tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Firetribe back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Firetribe.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Firetribe avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Firetribe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
Firetribe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kersikov.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Firetribe.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Firetribe.
Kersikov digs a right hand underneath Firetribe's ribcage. Firetribe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kersikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Firetribe misses with a body punch.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Firetribe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov takes a knee to the side of the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Firetribe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Firetribe tried to score with a low kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Firetribe steps away.#CL2#
Kersikov clinches with his opponent.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Firetribe.
Firetribe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Firetribe throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.
A left hand lands to the body for Kersikov.
Firetribe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kersikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Firetribe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Firetribe blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Firetribe.
#T3#
Kersikov takes an elbow to the temple.
A short uppercut from Kersikov.
Firetribe struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Firetribe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kersikovs head.
Firetribe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kersikovs head.
Kersikov is trying to push Firetribe away but Firetribe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
Firetribe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Firetribe.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Firetribe blocks it.
Kersikov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kersikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Firetribe.
Kersikov blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Firetribe.
Kersikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Firetribes head.
Firetribe lands a damaging elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kersikov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Firetribe lands a right hand. #T4#
Firetribe misses with a knee strike.
Firetribe misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Kersikov breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Kersikov pushes Firetribe up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov throws a jab when Firetribe was well out of range.
Firetribe defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Kersikov moves into the clinch.
Kersikov takes an elbow to the temple.
Firetribe lands with a short shot to the head.
Kersikov wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Kersikov breaks from the clinch.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Firetribe moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
It looked like Firetribe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kersikov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Firetribe throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
Firetribe clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rustam Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Firetribe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Firetribe lands a good knee to the midsection. Kersikov won't want to take too many of those.
Firetribe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Firetribe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Firetribe wants to stall.
Firetribe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kersikov blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov.
A hook to the body from Kersikov.
Firetribe blocking some punches.
Firetribe cracks Kersikov with a nice body shot.
Firetribe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Firetribe pushes off an throws an elbow but Kersikov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kersikov breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Firetribe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Kersikov.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Firetribe connects with an inside leg kick.
Brother Firetribe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Firetribe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A good leg kick by Firetribe. #CL2#
Kersikov moves into range and clinches up with Firetribe.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Firetribe controls the action.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Firetribe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Firetribe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Firetribe.
Kersikov tries to work over Firetribe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Firetribe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Firetribe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov presses Firetribe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Firetribe has Kersikov pressed against the cage, preventing Kersikov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Firetribe lands a nice elbow.
Firetribe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov managing to block the knees to the body from Firetribe.
Kersikov is trying to break the clinch but Firetribe has him pressed against the cage.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Firetribe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kersikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Firetribe misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kersikov as the two fighters clinch.
Kersikov lands with a right to the head.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Firetribe's elbow.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Firetribe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Firetribe struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Firetribe as the two fighters clinch.
Kersikov wants to break free but Firetribe has control.
Firetribe is trying to stall.
Firetribe misses with some punches.
#T3#
Firetribe lands an elbow just above Kersikov 's eye. #CUT#
That has opened up Rustam Kersikov's cut even more.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kersikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Firetribe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Firetribe down.
Brother Firetribe is winning the standup battle so far.
Firetribe misses with a body shot.
Firetribe moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Kersikov has closed the distance and engaged Firetribe in a clinch.
Firetribe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Firetribe misses with a body punch.
Firetribe lands a nice shot to the body.
Firetribe lands an elbow just above Kersikov 's eye.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Firetribe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Firetribe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Firetribe.
Still in the clinch, Firetribe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Firetribe slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
Kersikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov tries to land a body kick
and Firetribe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov throws a body punch but Firetribe moves out of range.
Firetribe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Firetribe.
A punch combination from Kersikov misses.
The crowd cheers as Firetribe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kersikov doesn't seem phased though.
Kersikov misses with a body punch
and Firetribe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Firetribe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Firetribe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Firetribe checks a leg kick.
A head kick from Firetribe lands but Kersikov takes it in his stride.
Kersikov swings for the body but Firetribe moves out of range.
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Firetribe is looking to counter with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Firetribe scores with a three punch combo!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firetribe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Firetribe works Kersikov's body with a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Firetribe.
A bone on bone clash there as Firetribe blocks the leg kick.
#T1#
Firetribe checks a leg kick.
Firetribe jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Firetribe lands a jab.
Firetribe misses with a body kick.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Firetribe.
Firetribe wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Firetribe checks the leg kick.
Firetribe scores with a sloppy right hand. Kersikov should have avoided that one.
Firetribe throws a body kick that misses
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kersikov misses with the body kick
and Firetribe counters with a leg kick.
Firetribe lands a jab to Kersikov's midsection.#CL2#
Kersikov clinches. #T2#
Firetribe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
Firetribe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Firetribe working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firetribe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kersikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Firetribe tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Firetribe.
Nice body punch from Kersikov.
Kersikov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Firetribe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Firetribe.
Firetribe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Firetribe lands a hook that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Firetribe lands a damaging elbow.
Brother Firetribe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Firetribe has Kersikov pushed against the cage.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Firetribe tries a knee to the head but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov. #BC2#
Kersikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Firetribe throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Firetribe scores with a leg kick.
Firetribe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kersikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Firetribe thows a body kick. Kersikov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Firetribe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kersikov throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Firetribe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Firetribe.
A nice right hand lands inside from Firetribe.
Firetribe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Firetribe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Firetribe lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
The cut above Rustam Kersikov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Firetribe.
Firetribe lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Firetribe as the two fighters clinch.
Firetribe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kersikov as Firetribe tries to tie him up.
Kersikov is trying to break free.
Firetribe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kersikov cracks Firetribe with a nice body shot.
Firetribe looking to throw knees to the head but Kersikov is blocking nicely.
Firetribe tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Firetribe back against the cage.
Firetribe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Firetribe backwards.
Firetribe lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Kersikov breaks from the clinch.
Kersikov thows a leg kick but Firetribe checks it
and Firetribe makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kersikov really felt that one!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov's cut.
That's time! Firetribe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Firetribe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Firetribe cracks Kersikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Firetribe looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Firetribe gets a clinch.
Firetribe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Firetribe on the inside.
Firetribe scores a nice knee to the body.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Firetribe lands an elbow inside.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Firetribe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kersikov up against the cage.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike.
Firetribe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Firetribe uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Firetribe.
Kersikov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Nice elbow from Firetribe.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Firetribe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kersikov's brow.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Firetribe pushes off an throws an elbow but Kersikov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kersikov is looking to break free of the clinch but Firetribe has double underhooks.
Firetribe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Kersikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Firetribe misses with an elbow strike.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Firetribe. #T2#
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov blocks the elbow strike.
Firetribe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Firetribe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Firetribe.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Firetribe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Firetribe lands a knee to the body.
Firetribe tries to land a knee to the head but Kersikov blocks with his arms.
Kersikov dodges an elbow strike from Firetribe.
A hook to the body from Kersikov.
Firetribe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kersikov.
Kersikov is working Firetribe over against the cage.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Firetribe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kersikov avoids it.#T3#
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Firetribe backwards.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Firetribe lands an elbow inside that Kersikov shrugs off.
Firetribe lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
Rustam Kersikov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Firetribe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kersikov up against the cage.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Firetribe misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Firetribe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Firetribe lands a nice uppercut.
Kersikov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kersikov takes a shot to the head.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov working hard to break the clinch.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Firetribe backwards. #T4#
Firetribe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Firetribe lands with a left to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Firetribe.
Firetribe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Firetribe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Firetribe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Firetribe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Firetribe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Kersikov lands a body punch.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Firetribe blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Firetribe landing knees to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rustam Kersikov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brother Firetribe!
Brother Firetribe retains his welterweight title!
Brother Firetribe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EVO 290: Hawkins vs Dunas
Date: Jan 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Risley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Risley.
Kersikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kersikov throws a low kick, looking for Risley's leg but Risley calmly moves out of range.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Risley.
Kersikov lunges at Risley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Risley's hand. #CL2#
Kersikov closes the distance and clinches.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Risley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Risley wants a takedown but no success here.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Risley uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Risley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Risley misses the target.
Risley throws a head kick that misses.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Risley moves out of range of the body kick.
Risley throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Risley misses with the body kick
and Kersikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Risley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
Kersikov tries to score with a low kick but Risley moves his leg out of the way.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Risley shoots for a double leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls well. He's pushed Risley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Risley throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Kersikov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Risley's head.
Risley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kersikov as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Risley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kersikov enables Risley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kersikov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Kersikov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Risley is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Risley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kersikov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kersikov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Risley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Risley dives in and grabs Kersikov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kersikov pushes down on Risley's head and hops out.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Risley checks it.
Joe Risley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Risley tries for a takedown but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Risley shoots in but no luck this time.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Risley scores with a three punch combo!
#T3#
Risley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Risley.
Risley throws a head kick that misses.
Risley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Risley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov delivers a nice body kick.
Risley is breathing heavily.
Risley lands a high kick!
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Risley saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Risley throws a low kick but Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Kersikov drops his hands momentarily and Risley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Risley staying out of range there.
Risley attempts a counter takedown but Kersikov avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Risley throws a sloppy head kick
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Risley.
Risley tries to counter with a takedown but Kersikov is quick to defend against it.
Risley cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
Kersikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kersikov lands a body shot.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#
Risley is rocked!
BAM! Kersikov delivers a spinning backfist that drops Risley like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Rustam Kersikov!
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Event:
EVO Olympics Rd 1
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Icky moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Ricky Icky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Icky slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Icky throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Icky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Icky keeps Kersikov at a distance using the push kick.
Icky takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Icky. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
Icky scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Icky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Icky throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Icky keeps Kersikov at a distance using the push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov walks into a straight right hand from Icky.#T1#
Icky lands a nice shot that snaps Kersikov's head back.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Icky.
Kersikov thinks about the counter body kick.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Icky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kersikov's calf.
A shot to the body from Icky misses
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Icky sees coming a mile off.
Icky has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Icky swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kersikov swings for the body but Icky moves out of range.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Kersikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Icky.
Icky checks the leg kick nicely there.
Icky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Icky throws a sloppy head kick
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Icky lands a glancing blow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Icky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Icky throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Icky off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Icky.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kersikov, as that shot connected.
Icky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Kersikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Icky throws a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Icky just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Icky tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Icky listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Icky was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Icky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Icky misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Icky checks a leg kick.
Icky tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kersikov is able to avoid easily.
And Kersikov responds with a good body kick, but Icky manages to step out the way in time.
Kersikov misses with a jab to the body
and Icky makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat.
Kersikov misses the body punch
enabling Icky to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Icky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kersikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Icky throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Icky manages to avoid it.
Icky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Icky throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov misses with a body punch
and Icky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Icky looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov thuds his shin into the meat of Icky's side.
Icky connects with an inside leg kick.
Icky throws a body kick that misses.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Icky catches Kersikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Icky dominated that round.
That's time! Icky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Icky throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Icky throws a leg kick that misses.
Ricky Icky is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Icky throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Icky swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov wants to counter the offense by Icky and move into the clinch position.
Jab, jab by Icky - just one landing.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Icky lands with a nice body punch.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Icky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Icky.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Icky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand. #T1#
Icky throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov walks into a left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Icky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Icky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Icky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Icky lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Icky.
A lazy body kick from Kersikov
letting Icky counter with a right hand.
Icky with a hook.
Icky connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Icky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
#T2#
Icky tries to bum rush Kersikov with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice straight punches there by Kersikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kersikov.
Icky throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
A shot to the body from Icky misses
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Icky blocks the body kick.
Icky was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Icky.
And Kersikov responds with a good body kick, but Icky manages to step out the way in time.
Icky walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kersikov misses with the combination.
Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Icky checks it well.
Icky lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab from Icky.#T3#
Icky misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Icky.
Icky throws a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Icky lands with a straight right. Kersikov didn't see that one coming.
Icky blocks the body kick.
Icky misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Icky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Icky misses the jab.
Kersikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Kersikov drops his hands momentarily and Icky takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Kersikov finds it's target.
Icky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Icky.
Nice straight punches there by Icky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Icky.
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
Kersikov throws a lazy body kick
and Icky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A low kick from Kersikov is predictable there
and Icky counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Icky checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Icky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Icky dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Icky lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Icky scores with a jab to the head.
Kersikov blocks a leg kick.
Icky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
As Kersikov looks to move away, Icky throws a big counter combo but Kersikov just gets out of the way.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kersikov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Icky has got the better of the exchanges.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Icky slaps the foot to one side.
Icky walks into a jab.
Icky looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Icky tries a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Icky tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
#T1#
Icky works over Kersikov's head and body with a nice combination.
The fighters circling - Icky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Icky's belly button to the back.
Good leg kick by Kersikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Icky counters with a right hand to the body.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. Icky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Icky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Icky.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Icky misses the jab.#T2#
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A low kick from Icky is predictable there
and Kersikov counters with a good, hard body kick but Icky shrugs it off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Icky's shoulder, as Icky tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov catches Icky with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Icky.
Kersikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Icky.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Icky moved out of range.
Icky throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Icky throws a sloppy body shot
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Icky swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Icky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Icky.
Kersikov lands with a good body shot.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Icky throws a leg kick which misses Kersikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kersikov tries to avoid it.
Icky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Icky scores with a jab.
Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Icky throws a body shot but no joy.
Icky keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Icky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Icky cracks Kersikov with an open hand slap.
Icky throws a shot to the body.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
letting Icky counter with a right hand.
Icky looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Icky misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with an inside leg kick.
Icky misses with a straight left.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Icky slips the punch.
Icky misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ricky Icky did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Icky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Good leg kick by Kersikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Icky misses with a hook.
Icky backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Icky's head but Icky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Icky lands with an uppercut that bounces Kersikov off the cage and back into range.
Icky misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kersikov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Icky takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kersikov punishes Icky's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick
and Icky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Icky counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Icky tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Icky walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kersikov.#T1#
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Icky has time to react.
Jab from Icky.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Icky cracks Kersikov with an open hand slap.
Kersikov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Icky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Icky down.
Kersikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Icky lands a high kick!
Icky wants to land a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range. #T2#
Kersikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Icky misses with a low kick as Kersikov jumps back.
Kersikov wants to counter with a clinch but Icky pushes him away.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Icky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Icky throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That kick from Icky tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Icky.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Icky.
Good work by Icky as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Icky slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Icky lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Icky misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kersikov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Icky moves away.
Icky tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kersikov is able to avoid easily.
Icky lands with a straight right. Kersikov didn't see that one coming.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Icky misses with a looping right.
A leg kick checked by Icky.#T4#
Icky misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Icky.
Icky checks the leg kick.
As Kersikov backs away, Icky returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Icky is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Icky will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Icky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Icky is just out of range.
Icky was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Icky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Icky.
Kersikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
Icky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Rustam Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Icky looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kersikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice shot by Icky.
Icky throws a head kick that Kersikov semi-blocks.
Icky throws a big shot that misses.
Icky lands with a hook. Kersikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kersikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Icky on the side of the head.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Icky counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Icky throws a half hearted mid kick.
Icky motions for Kersikov to come forward. Icky throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Icky.
#T1#
Icky swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Kersikov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kersikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Icky throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov is pushing Icky up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Icky.
Icky tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
#BC#
Icky manages to break the clinch.
Icky lands with a shot to the body.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Icky is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Icky looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Icky connects with an inside leg kick.
Icky lands with a cross. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Icky punishes Kersikov's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Icky punishes Kersikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body kick.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Icky.
Kersikov slips a jab from Icky.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Icky crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kersikov - the referee stops the clock and Icky gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kersikov. Icky manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kersikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kersikov lands with a shot to the body.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Icky's sensitive parts. #T3#
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Icky manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Icky fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Icky throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Icky sets himself, and Kersikov steps forward looking for the clinch! Icky avoids it this time.
Kersikov throws a jab when Icky was well out of range.
Icky swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a thumping low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Icky. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Icky counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Icky connects with a single shot there.
Icky with a jab.
Icky fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kersikov checks it well.
Kersikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Icky steps away.#T4#
Icky is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Icky lands with a straight right. Kersikov didn't see that one coming.
Rustam Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Icky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kersikov's calf.
Icky misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Icky throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov throws a fast counter high kick but Icky manages to duck under it in time.
Icky throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Icky steps away.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Icky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Icky is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Icky showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Icky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Icky!
Ricky Icky decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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EVO 276: Avaldo vs Hunt
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Perälä.
Perälä throws a big shot that misses.
Perälä bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Perälä moves out of range.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perälä.
Perälä looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Perälä tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Perälä saw that one coming.
Perälä was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perälä swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Perälä with a body shot.
Perälä fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Perälä tried to score with a low kick but Kersikov checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Kersikov blocks the low kick.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Perälä drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
It looks like Taisto Perälä has been cut.
Perälä throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perälä throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Perälä misses
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Perälä counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Kersikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Perälä with a body shot.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov throws a hook but Perälä blocks it.
Perälä misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Perälä.
Perälä blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
We've been told by Perälä's head coaches at Holding Cell that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Perälä is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Perälä on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Perälä lands with a good body shot.
Perälä displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Perälä throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Perälä connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kersikov's hands.#T2#
Perälä lands with an overhand left.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Perälä fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kersikov checks it well.
Perälä stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Perälä on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Perälä closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kersikov circles away.
Perälä lands a head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Rustam Kersikov has been cut.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Perälä's knee but Perälä avoids it well.
Perälä darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Perälä stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
Perälä dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
As Kersikov backs away, Perälä returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rustam Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Kersikov stuns Perälä with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Perälä throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Perälä's calf.
Perälä throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. Perälä looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kersikov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Perälä moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with a hook. Perälä tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Perälä changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kersikov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Perälä moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kersikov tries to bench press Perälä off him but Perälä keeps the position. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kersikov prevents Perälä from moving into mount.
Perälä happy to just control the position for now.
Perälä tries to advance to mount but Kersikov denies him.
Perälä wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Kersikov struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rustam Kersikov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Perälä jabs at Kersikov's body.
Kersikov throws a hook but Perälä blocks it.
Perälä appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kersikov.
Perälä scores with a hook.
Rustam Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perälä scores with a jab. Kersikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Perälä dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perälä connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kersikov momentarily.
Nice cross by Kersikov.
Perälä misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Perälä lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perälä was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Perälä avoids the head kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perälä's sensitive parts.
Kersikov throws a hook but Perälä blocks it.
Perälä changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Perälä throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1##TD#
Perälä closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Perälä is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Kersikov trying to hold on to Perälä's head to control him but Perälä postures up.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Perälä wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Perälä perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kersikov is controlling Perälä's trapped leg to prevent Perälä from advancing to side control.#T2#
Perälä keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Perälä scores with the left hand. Kersikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Perälä.
Perälä connects with a leg kick. Kersikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perälä.
Kersikov feints a counter leg kick.
Perälä blocks the body kick.
Perälä swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decent striking displayed by Kersikov there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Perälä saw that one coming.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Perälä looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Perälä lands a nice shot that snaps Kersikov's head back.
#T3#
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Perälä's belly button to the back.
Kersikov throws a low kick, looking for Perälä's leg but Perälä calmly moves out of range.
Perälä misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Perälä's head.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Perälä fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.
Perälä throws a lazy body kick
and Kersikov counters with a low kick, right behind Perälä 's knee.
Perälä wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kersikov, as that shot connected.
Kersikov throws a hook but Perälä avoids it easily.
Perälä throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Perälä scores with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Perälä throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
Kersikov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kersikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4#
Perälä steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perälä moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Perälä lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Perälä saw that one coming.
Perälä connects with a right hand. Kersikov shakes it off.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
Kersikov misses with a two punch combination.
Perälä catches Kersikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov punishes Perälä's body with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rustam Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Perälä's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Kersikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Perälä.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Perälä.
Perälä tries a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Perälä checks the leg kick.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Perälä avoids the punch easily.
Perälä attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Perälä takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kersikov wants to clinch up but Perälä keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perälä misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov is looking to slow Perälä down with leg kicks.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Perälä.
Perälä thows a body kick. Kersikov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kersikov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1#
Kersikov misses with a leg kick
and Perälä counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kersikov thinking.
Kersikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perälä throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body.
Good exchange - Perälä coming out on top.
Kersikov throws out a powerful jab.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov with a jab.
Perälä lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov moves out of range as Perälä throws a body kick.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Perälä throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Perälä darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perälä shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kersikov defends it nicely.
Kersikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Perälä moved away.
Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kersikov stuns Perälä with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kersikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Perälä 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.
Perälä throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Perälä sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
enabling Perälä to counter with a crisp jab.
Perälä misses with a low kick as Kersikov jumps back.#T3#
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perälä was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Perälä is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Perälä uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Perälä scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses
and Perälä counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kersikov's knee momentarily.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Perälä avoids it.
Kersikov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kersikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perälä.
Perälä ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Perälä is looking to counter with a body kick.
Perälä uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kersikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Perälä clobbers Kersikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Perälä shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perälä wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Still in half guard, Perälä seems content to control.
Kersikov is trying to stand back up but Perälä is controlling him
Perälä passes into side control, despite Kersikov's attempt to control the position.
Perälä trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Perälä clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Perälä's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Perälä on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kersikov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Peräläs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kersikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Perälä uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kersikov has time to react.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Perälä lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kersikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kersikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Perälä.
A solid body kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Perälä avoids it.
Perälä throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kersikov throws a big counter head kick but Perälä avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Perälä misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Perälä was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Perälä lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Perälä waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Perälä jabs Kersikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Perälä steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Perälä counters with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Perälä takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Perälä takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Kersikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Perälä on the side of the head.
Perälä looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Perälä.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perälä changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to avoid it but Perälä manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kersikov to the ground. Kersikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Perälä misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Perälä cracks Kersikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Perälä avoids it.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kersikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Perälä takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Perälä.
Perälä tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kersikov defends well and Perälä ends up having to push Kersikov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Perälä throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perälä manages to avoid it.#T3#
Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Perälä's head backwards.
Perälä shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kersikov sprawls well. Kersikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Perälä gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taisto Perälä. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perälä scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a jab to the body
and Perälä counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kersikov.#T4#
Perälä lands a right hook to the body.
Kersikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kersikov lands a front kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perälä manages to avoid it.
Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kersikov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Perälä saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perälä.
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Perälä is out of range.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Perälä throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Perälä checks a leg kick.
Perälä takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Kersikov dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.
#R5#
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Perälä counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Perälä counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov swings for the body but Perälä moves out of range.
Perälä is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Perälä throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Perälä throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That kick from Perälä tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Perälä.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Perälä scores with a jab. Kersikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perälä misses with a body punch
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov swings for the body but Perälä moves out of range.
Kersikov moves forwards but Perälä connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Perälä ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kersikov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Perälä has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Perälä and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Perälä throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Perälä takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD#
Perälä darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kersikov wants to get back to his feet.
Taisto Perälä overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Perälä is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well.
Kersikov is positioning himself well to prevent Perälä advancing to mount.
Taisto Perälä has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rustam Kersikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##SUB#
Perälä is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Perälä keeps him under control.
Perälä is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Perälä is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perälä. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Perälä on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Perälä throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kersikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice body punch from Kersikov.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Perälä throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
Perälä lands a right hook to the body.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Perälä is just out of range.
Perälä throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Perälä's calf.
Perälä on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Perälä tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov blocks a leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kersikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Perälä. Perälä circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Perälä's head but Perälä sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perälä drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Perälä misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rustam Kersikov.
I think Kersikov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Taisto Perälä!
Taisto Perälä bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
EVO 272: Cortes vs Tsoi 2
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Hunt lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kersikov moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunt's sensitive parts.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hunt gets a clinch.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Hunt wants to stall.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
Kersikov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Hunt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kersikov up against the cage.
Kersikov digs a right hand underneath Hunt's ribcage. Hunt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov is pushing Hunt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kersikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Hunt stalling against the cage.
#T2#
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hunt looking to stall.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt pushes Kersikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Rustam Kersikov has been cut.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Hunt has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Hunt landing knees to the body.
#BC2#
Kersikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
Kersikov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T3#
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Hunt forces Kersikov back against the cage and clinches.
Hunt gets through Kersikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Kersikov.
The referee calls for Hunt to work.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
A short left from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kersikov stalling in the clinch but Hunt improves position.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Hunt as the two fighters clinch.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Hunt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Hunt.
A short left from Hunt.
Kersikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt being controlled against the cage.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov'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.
#R2#
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunt is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Kersikov throws a good cross that connects.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
An inside leg kick lands from Hunt.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Hunt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body. Hunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kersikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kersikov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunt throws a good cross that connects.
Kersikov with a jab.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov lands with an overhand left.
Kersikov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Hunt rushes Kersikov and presses him up against the cage.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Hunt stalling the fight.
Kersikov tries to stall but Hunt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hunt taking a breather.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Hunt is trying to maintain a safe position but Kersikov gets an underhook and turns Hunt into the cage.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kersikov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Phol Hunt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kersikov trying to stall but Hunt improves his position.
#T2#
Kersikov is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt is working Kersikov over against the cage.
Kersikov tries to stall but Hunt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hunt blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Hunt.
Kersikov tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov effectively controlling the action here.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Hunt tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head. #T3#
Hunt has Kersikov pushed against the cage.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Kersikov tries to stall but Hunt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
A short left from Kersikov.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt pushes Kersikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt stalling against the cage.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
A short right from Hunt.
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov works on Hunt's body with a couple of short punches.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
#T4#
Hunt looking to throw knees to the head but Kersikov is blocking nicely.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunt working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Kersikov.
Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Kersikov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hunt is keeping busy.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt tries to stall but Kersikov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Phol Hunt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Hunt works the jab nicely.
Kersikov digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Hunt tries to counter by clinching up but Kersikov breaks away and moves out of range.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt walks into a stiff left hand from Kersikov.
Rustam Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt motions for Kersikov to come forward. Hunt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body.
Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunt scores with a nice right hand.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Kersikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Hunt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Hunt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt trying to land knees to the body.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but Kersikov blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Kersikov is pushing Hunt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Hunt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kersikov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Kersikov breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hunt moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Hunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt throws a low kick but Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Kersikov.
Hunt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.#T3#
Kersikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kersikov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kersikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt is looking to slow Kersikov down with leg kicks.
Kersikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Kersikov throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kersikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hunt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hunt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kersikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hunt tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut.
Hunt lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.
Hunt lands a slapping body shot.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the head.
Hunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kersikov to score with a decent uppercut.
Hunt sizes up Kersikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hunt lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hunt lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Phol Hunt did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Hunt scores with a push kick.
Hunt throws a low kick but Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Hunt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Hunt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kersikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hunt 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.#CL#
Hunt drives through and clinches with Kersikov against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov avoiding damage.
Kersikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hunt.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunt tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
A short left from Kersikov.
Nice body punch from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
Hunt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kersikov has Hunt pushed against the cage.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
Hunt looking to throw knees to the head but Kersikov is blocking nicely.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Hunt.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Hunt misses with a knee strike.
Kersikov being controlled against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hunt trying to land knees to the body.
Hunt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Kersikov.
Kersikov managing to block the knees to the body from Hunt.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kersikovs head.
Kersikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt has Kersikov pushed against the cage.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
A short left from Hunt.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kersikov as Hunt tries to tie him up.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Phol Hunt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov tries a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov thumps Hunt with a low kick.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. Kersikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov unleashes a big counter combination but Hunt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Some bone on bone action there as Hunt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hunt throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov misses with a straight right. #T1#
Hunt throws a body kick that misses.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hunt.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Hunt does it's job there.
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunt. Hunt obviously looking to wear him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt.
Hunt is looking to score with low kicks.
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Hunt saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Kersikov had a free shot at his head there.
Hunt moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rustam Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kersikov cracks Hunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Kersikov circles away.
Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.#CL#
Hunt has Kersikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kersikov is stalling here.
Hunt trying to stall but Kersikov improves his position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hunt as Kersikov tries to tie him up. #T3#
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunt tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt stalling against the cage.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt is stalling here.
Kersikov stalling in the clinch but Hunt improves position.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Hunt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hunt gets through Kersikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Hunt works on Kersikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kersikov wants to stall.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Phol Hunt.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hunt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 49:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:47
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phol Hunt!
Phol Hunt decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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EVO 267: Alvado vs Kersikov
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Alvado gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Alvado.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Alvado saw that one coming.
Alvado lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alvado defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvado can pounce on him.
A low kick from Alvado misses
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Alvado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Kersikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvado misses with a hook to the body
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Alvado counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Rustam Kersikov has been cut.
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Alvado really felt that one!
Alvado throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvado blocks a low kick nicely.
Alvado walks into a straight right hand from Kersikov.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Alvado is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov misses with a body punch
and Alvado counters with a nice body shot.
Alvado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kersikov lands with a right hand.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
It looked like Alvado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvado moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Alvado slips the punch.
Kersikov swings for the body but Alvado moves out of range.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Alvado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvado is looking to land body kicks.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Alvado misses the jab.#T3#
Alvado lands a jab to Kersikov's midsection.
Alvado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Alvado misses with a body kick.
Kersikov throws a hook but Alvado blocks it.
Alvado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Alvado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Alvado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvado throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Alvado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov scores with a head kick. Alvado tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Alvado misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Alvado looks to land a combination but Kersikov avoids it well.
Kersikov jabs Alvado right on the nose. Alvado blinks but takes it well.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alvado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alvado pushes Kersikov away with a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Kersikov!
Alvado throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Alvado blocks it well.
Kersikov moves out of range as Alvado strikes.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Alvado avoids it.
Alvado seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Alvado checks it.
A big right from Alvado misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Alvado takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado needs to keep his hands up - Kersikov had a free shot at his head there.
Kersikov moves out of range as Alvado strikes.
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kersikov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alvado lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado misses with a two punch combination.
Alvado looks to throw a body kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Alvado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov tries to bum rush Alvado with a series of wild strikes but Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Alvado misses with a body shot.
Alvado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Alvado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Alvado.
Alvado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kersikov lands with a nice body kick.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Kersikov.#T2#
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alvado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Alvado will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Alvado is looking to wear down Kersikov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvado misses with a head kick.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
Kersikov thuds his shin into the meat of Alvado's side.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
Alvado lands a body shot.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvado.
Alvado's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kersikov under the eye.
Alvado moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Alvado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Alvado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T4#
A lazy body kick from Alvado
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Alvado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Alvado misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Alvado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
enabling Alvado to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Alvado misses
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Alvado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Alvado throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Alvado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Alvado fakes the leg kick and cracks Kersikov in the body.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov moves out of range as Alvado strikes.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Alvado avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvado appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kersikov clobbers Alvado with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with the body kick
and Alvado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Alvado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Alvado jabs Kersikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Kersikov is predictable there
and Alvado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov delivers a nice body kick.
Alvado scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Alvado avoids it.
Alvado lands with a cross.
Alvado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alvado has time to react.#T2#
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvado connects with a right hand. Kersikov shakes it off.
Kersikov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado misses with a body kick.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Alvado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Alvado misses.
Alvado moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kersikov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Alvado might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kersikov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov thinks about the counter body kick.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Alvado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvado.
Alvado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alvado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Alvado is wise to it.
Alvado moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Alvado slips a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov looks to land a combination but Alvado avoids it well.
Alvado throws a quick counter head kick but Kersikov was just out of range.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Alvado moves away and avoids it.
Alvado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Alvado takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Alvado checks it.
Kersikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alvado.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alvado wants to land a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov tries to work over Alvado's front leg with a kick but Alvado checks it.
Alvado misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Pablo Alvado did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Alvado throws a wild body kick that Kersikov sees coming a mile off.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Alvado feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rustam Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov lands with a nice body kick.
Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alvado. Alvado obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Alvado.
No joy there for Alvado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kersikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvado off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Alvado moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvado off the cage and back into range.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Alvado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Alvado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alvado throws a head kick that misses.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvado.#T2#
Alvado thows a body kick. Kersikov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fighters circling - Alvado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvado misses with a combination
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alvado blocks a leg kick.
Alvado looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Alvado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Alvado moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits. #T3#
Alvado connects with the punch.
Alvado lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alvado misses with a body shot
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado lands with a shot to the body.
Kersikov throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alvado misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Alvado's knee but Alvado avoids it well.
Alvado throws a combination. Kersikov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4#
Alvado throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Kersikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov throws a front kick that sends Alvado stumbling back into the cage.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Kersikov lands with a straight right. Alvado didn't see that one coming.
Kersikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alvado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Rustam Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Kersikov works the jab nicely.
Alvado walks into a jab.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Alvado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov cracks Alvado with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Alvado throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Alvado is wise to it.
Alvado misses with a body shot.
Alvado scores with the left hand. Kersikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Alvado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Alvado off balance momentarily.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Alvado down.
Alvado misses with a jab to the body
and Kersikov counters with an outside leg kick.
Alvado moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pablo Alvado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kersikov with a jab.
Alvado slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvado cracks Kersikov with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Kersikov finds it's target.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC#
Kersikov is rocked!
Kersikov throws a hook but Alvado avoids it easily.
Kersikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvado finish him?
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Alvado scores with a counter punch that sends Kersikov to the canvas! Alvado smells blood - he's punishing Kersikov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kersikov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Alvado!
Our winner, Pablo Alvado, 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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Event:
T156 London
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Kersikov rushes Shamrock and presses him up against the cage.
Kersikov digs a right hand underneath Shamrock's ribcage. Shamrock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Kersikov controlling the action here for a moment.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Kersikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Kersikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Kersikov.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Kersikov's head.
Kersikov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rustam Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kersikov.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Shamrock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shamrock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A countering left hand to the body from Shamrock misses.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Shamrock should have avoided that one. #T2#
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
Kersikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Shamrock's head.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shamrock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shamrock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kersikov connects with a jab.
Kersikov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Kersikov closes the distance and clinches.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kersikovs head. #T3#
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov takes a shot to the head.
Kersikov presses Shamrock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shamrock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Shamrock.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shamrock is keeping busy.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov.
#T4#
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kersikov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shamrock can turn it around.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov.
Kersikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kersikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shamrock looks winded!
Shamrock blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Kersikov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kersikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the body
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters circling a little - Kersikov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shamrock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shamrock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Shamrock keeps the fight on the outside.
Shamrock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shamrock has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shamrock moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov is looking to clinch but Shamrock is avoiding it.
Shamrock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kersikov catches Shamrock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Decent striking displayed by Kersikov there.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Kersikov lands with a straight right. Shamrock didn't see that one coming.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shamrock! But no joy.
Kersikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shamrock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Shamrock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shamrock down.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Shamrock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kersikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kersikov lands a nice hook to Shamrock's body. Shamrock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kersikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shamrock can do to turn this around?#T3#
Kersikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shamrock! But no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shamrock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Kersikov drives through and clinches with Shamrock against the cage.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kersikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shamrocks head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Kersikov. #T4#
Shamrock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shamrock digs a right hand underneath Kersikov's ribcage. Kersikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock lands with a left to the head.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Kersikov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.
#R3#
Shamrock takes one on the button.
Kersikov scores with a three punch combo!
Kersikov tries to land a body kick
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Rustam Kersikov has been cut.
Nice body kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shamrock! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Kersikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shamrock will feel that in the morning.
Kersikov takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Shamrock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Shamrock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov cracks the inside of Shamrock's front leg.
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
Shamrock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shamrock! But no joy.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shamrock.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Shamrock should have avoided that one.
Bobby Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and Shamrock moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Shamrock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Kersikov drives through and clinches with Shamrock against the cage.
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shamrock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards. #T3#
Kersikov digs a right hand underneath Shamrock's ribcage. Shamrock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Kersikov managing to block the knees to the body from Shamrock.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov digs a right hand into Shamrock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shamrock's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Shamrock tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kersikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shamrocks head.
Kersikov works on Shamrock's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Kersikov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shamrock or not.
Kersikov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kersikov lands a body shot.
Kersikov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kersikov lands a left hand.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Kersikov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock being controlled against the cage.
Kersikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rustam 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Kersikov!
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Event:
T152 Hussle vs McKane
Date: Jul 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lamare manages to avoid it.
Kersikov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Rustam Kersikov has been cut.
Kersikov blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Lamare does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Lamare there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rustam Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Kersikov lands a big head kick that sends Lamare tumbling to the mat! Kersikov takes a step backwards and waves Lamare back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamare is just out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Kersikov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kersikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kersikov throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC#
Lamare is rocked!
Kersikov wants to slow Lamare down by chopping away at his legs.
Lamare is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?
That kick from Lamare tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lamare seems to have recovered his senses.
Lamare lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kersikov's sensitive parts.
Kersikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Lamare slaps the foot to one side.
Lamare wants to counter the offense by Kersikov and move into the clinch position.
Lamare goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Lamare tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kersikov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab, jab by Kersikov - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Lamare does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Lamare is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Lamare blocks the leg kick.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Lamare.
Lamare works the jab nicely.
Lamare looks to land a combination but Kersikov avoids it well.
Lamare takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Lamare moves out of range easily.
Lamare will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Lamare throws a right and a left that Kersikov avoids nicely.
Kersikov lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamare looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kersikov.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lamare is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lamare misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Lamare, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and Lamare moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
Lamare misses with a low kick.
Kersikov tried to counter with a leg kick but Lamare avoided it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov. #T3#
Kersikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lamare is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lamare throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Kersikov counters with a head kick that drops Lamare to the mat! Lamare scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Lamare is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A combination from Kersikov does no damage.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Lamare misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lamare is looking to clinch but Kersikov is avoiding it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lamare counters with a body kick.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Lamare slaps the foot to one side.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Lamare tries to clinch up.
Lamare throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lamare.
Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lamare checks it well.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamare lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kersikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Lamare avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
Lamare blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov's cut.
That's time! Kersikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kersikov lands with a good body shot.
Lamare misses with a body kick.
Lamare misses with a body kick.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that Lamare avoids nicely.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Lamare counters by moving into the clinch.
Lamare pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Lamare breaks the clinch.
Rustam Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lamare displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamare can do to turn this around?
Kersikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Lamare.
Lamare looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming. #T1#
Lamare lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lamare tries to clinch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Lamare tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov thuds a left hand into Lamare's body.
Nice body punch from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lamare throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Lamare misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Kersikov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lamare.
Lamare moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Lamare throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kersikov scores with a head kick.
Lamare throws a series of punches but Kersikov avoids them all with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Lamare as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov sets himself, and Lamare steps forward looking for the clinch! Kersikov avoids it this time.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lamare manages to avoid it.
Lamare misses with a kick to the body
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Lamare avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Lamare's shoulder, as Lamare tries to avoid the shot.
Lamare feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kersikov's calf.
Lamare looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lamare throws a leg kick that misses.
Lamare keeps Kersikov at a distance using the push kick.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamare.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Lamare just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Kersikov dodges the punch combination from Lamare.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Lamare sees coming a mile off.
Crunch! Lamare slams his shin into Kersikov's torso.
Lamare throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A right-left combo lands from Lamare.
Lamare throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov connects with a looping right hand.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamare moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4#
Some wild striking there from Lamare.
Lamare misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamare wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Lamare's front leg but catches the back leg as Lamare tries to avoid it.
Kersikov dodges the punch combination from Lamare.
Kersikov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Lamare sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Lamare moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lamare's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lamare checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chet Lamare will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov'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!
#R3#
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Lamare moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov scores with a head kick.
Lamare checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lamare tries to counter with a clinch but Kersikov shakes him off and moves away.
Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lamare displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Kersikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Lamare rushes Kersikov and presses him up against the cage.
Lamare throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kersikovs head.
Lamare blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamare blocking some punches.
Lamare lands a body punch.
Lamare lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Lamare breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lamare. #T1#
Lamare rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kersikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Lamare lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lamare throws a series of punches but Kersikov avoids them all with ease.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov thows a leg kick but Lamare checks it #CL2#
and Lamare counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lamare.
Lamare missing with knees to the body.
Kersikov has Lamare pressed against the cage, preventing Lamare from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kersikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lamare prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lamare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamare is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
Lamare misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kersikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lamare backwards. #BC#
Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kersikov misses with a few strikes there.
Kersikov lands a body shot.
Chet Lamare is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lamare checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a nice strike.
Kersikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lamare misses with a double jab.
Kersikov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kersikov dodges the punch combination from Lamare.
Lamare's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lamare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamare closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lamare walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3##CL2#
Kersikov gets tackled into the cage by Lamare. Lamare maintains the clinch.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Lamare.
A hook to the body from Kersikov.
Lamare takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lamare is trying to push Kersikov away but Kersikov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lamare wants to stall.
A short right from Kersikov.
Lamare misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a body shot.
Kersikov tries to work over Lamare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kersikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lamare lands a hook that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Lamare avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lamare.
Lamare tries to circle away but Kersikov has him pinned against the cage.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the side of Lamare's head.
Lamare throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kersikov pushes Lamare back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Kersikov blocks an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Lamare tries to break free but Kersikov pushes him back against the cage.
Kersikov digs a right hand underneath Lamare's ribcage. Lamare let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a body shot.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kersikov.
Lamare throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kersikov lands a right hand.
Kersikov throws a big uppercut that drops Lamare! More strikes from Kersikov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lamare lies dazed against the cage as Kersikov celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rustam Kersikov!
The defeated Chet Lamare had this to say: 'I'm not sure where to go from here? Do I keep fighting?'.
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Date: Jun 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Kersikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tappenahomma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tappenahomma to counter with a crisp jab.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tappenahomma tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tappenahomma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov defending well as Tappenahomma loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tappenahomma to score with a decent uppercut.
Tappenahomma tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tappenahomma is looking to slow Kersikov down with leg kicks.
Tappenahomma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kersikov has time to react.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
Tappenahomma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Tappenahomma. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kersikov thuds his shin into the meat of Tappenahomma's side.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Tappenahomma counters with a body kick.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Tappenahomma misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rustam Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tappenahomma's sensitive parts.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Tappenahomma.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
Tappenahomma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov throws a low kick, looking for Tappenahomma's leg but Tappenahomma calmly moves out of range.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Tappenahomma.
Kersikov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Tappenahomma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Tappenahomma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
A lazy body kick from Kersikov
and Tappenahomma counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
and Tappenahomma counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tappenahomma lands with a nice body punch.
Tappenahomma throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a two punch combination.
Tappenahomma throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tappenahomma can pounce on him.
Tappenahomma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov scores with a nice strike.
Tappenahomma fakes the leg kick and cracks Kersikov in the body. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Tappenahomma.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tappenahomma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tappenahomma.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Tappenahomma flicks out a counter leg kick but Kersikov steps away.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tappenahomma scores with a nice right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Tappenahomma blocks the leg kick.
Kersikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kersikov!
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Tappenahomma's head.
Kersikov scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kersikov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov throws a nice looking combination but Tappenahomma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tappenahomma tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Tappenahomma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Tappenahomma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Tappenahomma's knee but Tappenahomma avoids it well.
Tappenahomma stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tappenahomma scores with a spinning back kick!
Tappenahomma checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tappenahomma is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kersikov with a body shot.
Tappenahomma throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Tappenahomma moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chief Tappenahomma will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tappenahomma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tappenahomma counters with a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Tappenahomma.
Chief Tappenahomma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tappenahomma slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Tappenahomma tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tappenahomma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Tappenahomma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kersikov checks it well.
Kersikov walks into a straight right hand from Tappenahomma.#CL2#
Tappenahomma clinches up against the cage.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tappenahomma.
Kersikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov digs a right hand underneath Tappenahomma's ribcage. Tappenahomma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Tappenahomma.
Kersikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tappenahomma scores a nice knee to the body.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Kersikov blocks an elbow strike from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Rustam Kersikov has been cut.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tappenahomma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Tappenahomma blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Kersikov.
Tappenahomma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tappenahomma.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Kersikov.
Tappenahomma has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kersikov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tappenahomma can turn it around.
Kersikov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rustam Kersikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Tappenahomma controls the action.
#T2#
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kersikov - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Tappenahomma as the two fighters clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tappenahomma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kersikov's brow.
Kersikov just leaning against Tappenahomma, taking a breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov blocks an elbow strike.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Tappenahomma controls the action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tappenahomma tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Tappenahomma back against the cage.
Tappenahomma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tappenahomma prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tappenahomma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov slowing the pace effectively.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
Tappenahomma pushes off an throws an elbow but Kersikov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kersikov.
Kersikov stalling.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tappenahomma tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Tappenahomma unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tappenahomma blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Kersikov to work.
Kersikov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tappenahomma takes a shot to the head.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma lands a damaging elbow.
Tappenahomma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tappenahomma lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Tappenahomma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tappenahomma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tappenahomma throws a head punch that misses.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Kersikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Tappenahomma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
The referee calls for Kersikov to work.
Tappenahomma has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma blocks an uppercut.
Tappenahomma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Tappenahomma missing with knees to the body.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tappenahomma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chief Tappenahomma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Tappenahomma's leg. Tappenahomma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tappenahomma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kersikov tries to score with a low kick but Tappenahomma moves his leg out of the way.
Tappenahomma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tappenahomma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tappenahomma scoring well with a low kick there.
Tappenahomma catches Kersikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kersikov.
A lazy body kick from Kersikov
enabling Tappenahomma to counter with a crisp jab.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tappenahomma.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Tappenahomma scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Tappenahomma.
That kick from Tappenahomma tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tappenahomma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Tappenahomma misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Tappenahomma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov walks into a jab.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tappenahomma's sensitive parts.
Tappenahomma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tappenahomma throws a good cross that connects.
Tappenahomma with a nice cross.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kersikov misses with the body kick
and Tappenahomma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov misses with a straight left. #T2#
Kersikov with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Tappenahomma counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Tappenahomma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tappenahomma lands a shoulder strike.
Tappenahomma lands a good knee to the midsection. Kersikov won't want to take too many of those.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow just above Kersikov 's eye.
Kersikov blocks the elbow strike.
Kersikov avoids the elbow strike from Tappenahomma, against the cage.
Kersikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tappenahomma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tappenahomma backwards.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
Kersikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tappenahomma backwards.
Tappenahomma trying to land knees to the body.
Tappenahomma crunches a lovely knee into Kersikov's ribcage.#T3#
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tappenahomma throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Tappenahomma tries to land knees in the clinch but Kersikov avoids the damage to the body.
Tappenahomma misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tappenahomma lands a right hand.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tappenahomma's elbow.
Tappenahomma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tappenahomma backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Kersikov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow inside.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow inside.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
Kersikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Tappenahomma. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Tappenahomma.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tappenahomma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kersikovs head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow inside that Kersikov shrugs off.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tappenahomma.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tappenahomma.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Tappenahomma works on Kersikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kersikov looking to stall.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Tappenahomma really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tappenahomma.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tappenahomma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov tests Tappenahomma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kersikov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tappenahomma throws out the jab.
Tappenahomma misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma cracks Kersikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tappenahomma digs a good body shot into Kersikov's ribs.
Kersikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tappenahomma now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Tappenahomma throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot.
Tappenahomma 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.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Tappenahomma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Tappenahomma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kersikov under the eye.
Tappenahomma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tappenahomma avoids a kick to the body.
Kersikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice uppercut there from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma avoids a kick to the body.
Tappenahomma tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Tappenahomma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
Tappenahomma checks the leg kick.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tappenahomma slips under a jab from Kersikov.
It seemed like Tappenahomma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tappenahomma blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tappenahomma connects with a right hand. Kersikov shakes it off.
Kersikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kersikov misses with a hook.#CL2#
Tappenahomma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tappenahomma tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov taking a breather.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tappenahomma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Tappenahomma controls the action.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Tappenahomma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kersikov trying to stall but Tappenahomma improves his position.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow just above Kersikov 's eye.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma misses with the head strike.
Kersikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Tappenahomma gets an underhook and turns Kersikov into the cage.
Tappenahomma throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tappenahomma.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
Kersikov taking a breather.#T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Kersikov as the two fighters clinch.
Tappenahomma misses with a knee to the head.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Tappenahomma pushes Kersikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kersikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tappenahommas head.
Tappenahomma blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Tappenahomma is leaning against Kersikov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Kersikov cracks Tappenahomma with a nice body shot.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rustam Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Tappenahomma moved out of range.
Tappenahomma follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tappenahomma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tappenahomma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tappenahomma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tappenahomma!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Tappenahomma down.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Tappenahomma.
A lazy left from Tappenahomma finds it's target.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tappenahomma lands a shoulder strike.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tappenahomma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kersikov's brow.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow just above Kersikov 's eye.
Tappenahomma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov managing to block the knees to the body from Tappenahomma.
Good body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a nice uppercut.
Come on Kersikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tappenahomma's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Tappenahomma.
Kersikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Tappenahomma controls the action.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tappenahomma struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Kersikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tappenahomma backwards.
Tappenahomma misses with a punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tappenahomma as Kersikov tries to tie him up.
Tappenahomma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tappenahomma backwards.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
Tappenahomma looking to throw knees to the head but Kersikov is blocking nicely.
Kersikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Tappenahomma.
#T3#
Tappenahomma lands a damaging elbow.
Kersikov dodges an elbow strike from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma digs a right hand underneath Kersikov's ribcage. Kersikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tappenahomma lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tappenahomma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kersikov's brow.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tappenahomma.
Kersikov avoids a wild elbow strike from Tappenahomma.
Kersikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Tappenahomma struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Tappenahomma misses with a body punch.
Kersikov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Tappenahomma.
A short left from Kersikov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Tappenahomma pushes Kersikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
Tappenahomma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Rustam Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tappenahomma blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rustam Kersikov.
Well Tappenahomma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chief Tappenahomma!
Chief Tappenahomma is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Chief Tappenahomma thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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T141 - Future Icons
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Centurion staying out of range there.
Centurion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Centurion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Centurion.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Centurion jabs Kersikov right on the nose. Kersikov blinks but takes it well.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Centurion thinks about countering with a body kick.
Centurion swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov slips a jab from Centurion.
Centurion moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Centurion blocks a leg kick.
Centurion connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carlos Centurion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Centurion feints and then cracks Kersikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kersikov down.
Centurion sizes up Kersikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Centurion closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Centurion.
Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Centurion.#T1#
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Centurion moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
Centurion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
Kersikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Centurion checks the leg kick nicely there.
Centurion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Centurion tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Centurion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Centurion throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Centurion only half commits.
Centurion misses with a straight left.
Centurion on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Centurion.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Centurion.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice cross by Centurion.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Centurion avoids the punch easily.
Centurion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Centurion fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kersikov just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Centurion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Centurion misses with a body kick.
Centurion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Centurion misses its intended target.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Centurion misses with a wild body shot.
Centurion has been working on his boxing with his coaches at England Fight Club MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Centurion takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Centurion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Centurion lands a nice looking body shot.
Centurion slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Centurion's knee but Centurion avoids it well.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Centurion.
Centurion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Centurion misses the target.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Centurion jumps back.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Centurion moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
It looked like Centurion wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Centurion throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Centurion tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Centurion misses with a straight right.
Centurion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Centurion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Centurion.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Centurion.
Centurion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Centurion.
Centurion keeps Kersikov at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Centurion throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
Kersikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Centurion with a body shot.
Centurion slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Centurion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kersikov checks it well.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Centurion's head but Centurion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Centurion appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Centurion's head backwards.
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Centurion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crunch! Centurion slams his shin into Kersikov's torso.
Centurion blocks the body kick.
Kersikov thuds his shin into the meat of Centurion's side.
Kersikov tries to land a body kick
and Centurion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Centurion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Centurion jabs Kersikov right on the nose. Kersikov blinks but takes it well.
Kersikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Centurion looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Centurion throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kersikov on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Centurion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov walks into a jab.
Centurion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Centurion swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov lands a right hook to the body.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rustam Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Centurion ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Centurion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Centurion throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Centurion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Centurion tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov cracks Centurion with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Centurion has been cut.
Nice jab there from Centurion.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Centurion tried to counter with a leg kick but Kersikov avoided it.
Centurion takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Centurion connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kersikov. Kersikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kersikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Centurion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Centurion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Centurion was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Centurion misses the target.
Centurion checks a leg kick.
Kersikov lands with a shot to the body.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Centurion. #T1#
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses.
Centurion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Centurion with a nice cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Centurion.
Centurion just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Centurion is just out of range.
Carlos Centurion is winning the standup battle so far.
Centurion looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Centurion misses with a straight right.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Centurion tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Centurion blocks the body kick.
A solid body kick from Centurion.
Centurion looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Centurion throws a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.#T2#
Centurion scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Centurion is looking to land body kicks.
Centurion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Centurion avoids it with no problem.
Centurion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kersikov.
A lazy left from Kersikov finds it's target.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Centurion saw that one coming.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Centurion manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A clash of legs there as Kersikov blocks the low kick.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Centurion.
Centurion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Centurion blocks the low kick.
Centurion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Centurion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
Centurion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Centurion throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Centurion. #T3#
Centurion on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Centurion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Centurion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.
Kersikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Centurion.
The fighters circling - Centurion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Centurion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Centurion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Centurion lands a head shot.
Kersikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Centurion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Centurion connects with a right hand. Kersikov shakes it off.
Kersikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Centurion.
Centurion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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.
Kersikov moves out of range as Centurion strikes.
Kersikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Centurion on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Centurion's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kersikov under the eye.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Centurion.
Centurion lands a front kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Centurion misses the target.
Centurion scores with a body shot.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Centurion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kersikov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Centurion.
Kersikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Centurion's front leg but catches the back leg as Centurion tries to avoid it.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Centurion blocks the body kick.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the body
letting Centurion counter with a right hand.
Centurion's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kersikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Centurion scrambles back to his feet.
Centurion throws a low kick but Kersikov moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Centurion dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Centurion's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Centurion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Centurion misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Kersikov misses.
Centurion throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Centurion tries to score with a low kick but Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
Centurion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Centurion.
A slapping leg kick lands for Centurion.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Centurion slips the punch.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kersikov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Centurion is able to avoid easily.
Centurion lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Centurion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kersikov's calf.
Centurion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Centurion takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Centurion moves out of range.
Centurion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Centurion blocks the body kick.
Centurion throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Centurion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the head.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Centurion scores with a kick to the body.
Centurion missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Centurion tries to score with a low kick but Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
Centurion scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Centurion misses with a straight left.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Centurion.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Centurion moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.#T2#
Centurion lands a jab.
Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Centurion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
letting Centurion counter with a right hand.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Centurion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Centurion is looking to score with low kicks.
Centurion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Centurion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Centurion scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Centurion. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov feints a counter leg kick.
Kersikov lands an overhand right.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that Centurion avoids nicely.
Centurion connects with a body shot.
Centurion lands a jab.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Centurion moves out of range easily.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3#
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Centurion.
Centurion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Centurion misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kersikov lands a jab to Centurion's midsection.
Centurion swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat.
Centurion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov throws a nice head kick!
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Centurion.
Centurion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kersikov takes one to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Kersikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Centurion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Centurion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Centurion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Centurion.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Kersikov defending well as Centurion loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Centurion staying out of range there.
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Centurion moved away.
Centurion scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Centurion.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Centurion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Carlos Centurion did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Carlos Centurion's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Centurion throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body.
Centurion moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Centurion blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
Centurion throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
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 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Centurion.
Centurion checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Centurion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Centurion takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Centurion looks to land a body kick but Kersikov moved away.
Centurion throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Centurion sees coming a mile off.
Centurion looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Centurion.
A telegraphed right hand from Centurion misses the target. #T1#
A clash of legs there as Kersikov blocks the low kick.
Centurion throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Centurion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Centurion uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Centurion's hands.
Centurion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Centurion. Centurion obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov thumps Centurion with a low kick.
Centurion throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Centurion is out of range.
Kersikov takes a swing at Centurion's ribcage but misses.
Centurion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Centurion.
Centurion misses with a straight right.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Centurion moves out of range easily.
Centurion misses with a hook.#T2#
Centurion throws a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Centurion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Centurion slaps the foot to one side.
Centurion connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Centurion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A cross from Centurion lands.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Centurion sees coming a mile off.
Centurion keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kersikov blocks the body kick.
Centurion lands the left hand.
Centurion throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a body shot.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Centurion sees coming a mile off.
Centurion throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Centurion digs a good hook to Kersikov's body.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. Centurion looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Centurion checks the leg kick nicely there.
Centurion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
Kersikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Centurion connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Centurion, right into the meat.
Centurion scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Centurion scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Centurion scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Kersikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Centurion finds it's way round the side to connect with Kersikov's head.
The fighters circling - Centurion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Centurion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Centurion lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kersikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kersikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Centurion throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kersikov.
Good work by Centurion as he checks the leg kick.
Centurion tries to move into range but Kersikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Centurion misses the shot to the body.
Centurion misses with a hook.
Centurion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Centurion's knee but Centurion avoids it well.
Centurion throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Centurion misses with a straight right.
Centurion throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov takes one to the chin there.
Kersikov throws a hook but Centurion avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Rustam Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Carlos Centurion's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Kersikov throws a push kick but Centurion slaps the foot to one side.
Centurion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Centurion stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Centurion misses with a wild body shot.
Centurion throws out a powerful jab.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Centurion moves out of range.
Centurion throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Centurion throws a lazy body kick
and Centurion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Centurion's front leg but catches the back leg as Centurion tries to avoid it.
Centurion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Centurion throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov scores with a nice body kick.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and Centurion moves out of range easily.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Centurion.
Nice jab there from Kersikov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Nice body kick there by Centurion.
Centurion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Centurion tried to counter with a leg kick but Kersikov avoided it.
Centurion connects with a leg kick. Kersikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Centurion moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Centurion.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kersikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Centurion connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kersikov scrambles back to his feet.
Centurion attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Centurion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Centurion.
Centurion finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab lands there for Centurion.
Centurion takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
Centurion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Centurion if he has to take too many more of those.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Centurion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Centurion avoids it.
Centurion lands with a cross.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Centurion saw it coming and moves away.
Centurion scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Centurion's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Centurion is out of range.
Centurion's corner calls for a 1-2. Centurion obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Centurion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Centurion tried to counter with a leg kick but Kersikov avoided it.
Centurion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kersikov is able to avoid easily.
Centurion checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov blocks the body kick.
#T3#
Kersikov moves out of range as Centurion strikes.
Kersikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Centurion with a body shot.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Centurion throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Centurion takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Centurion checks it well.
Centurion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kersikov keeps Centurion at a distance using the push kick.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Centurion.
Centurion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Centurion throws out a powerful jab.
Centurion misses with a low kick.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Centurion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Centurion appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Kersikov defending well as Centurion loads up on a big left hand.
Centurion throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Centurion moves out of range.
Kersikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Centurion's calf.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and Centurion moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Centurion.
Centurion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Centurion on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Centurion lands with a shot to the body.
Kersikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Centurion misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Centurion avoids it with no problem.
Centurion blocks the body kick.
Kersikov looks to land a combination but Centurion avoids it well.
Kersikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Centurion to score with a decent uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rustam Kersikov.
I think Kersikov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rustam Kersikov!
Rustam Kersikov is the new welterweight champion!
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T138 - Pain Redefined
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Boulami avoids a kick to the body.
Kersikov swings for the body but Boulami moves out of range.
Omar Boulami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boulami connects with an inside leg kick.
Boulami takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Boulami avoids the punch easily.
Boulami throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boulami lands a nice looking body shot.
Boulami wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boulami lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Boulami.
Boulami throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been told by Kersikov's head coaches at Highland Brawl Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Boulami looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boulami throws a big shot that misses.
Boulami has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
An inside leg kick from Kersikov misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boulami tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Boulami.#T1#
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Boulami slips the punch.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov lands with a right hand. #CL#
Kersikov closes the distance and pushes Boulami back into the cage.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boulami holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kersikov lands a body shot.
Boulami swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boulami misses with the head strike.
Boulami misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov lands a left hand.
Boulami is trying to maintain a safe position but Kersikov gets an underhook and turns Boulami into the cage.
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov lands a left hand.
Kersikov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Boulami has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov digs a right hand underneath Boulami's ribcage. Boulami let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Boulami blocks it.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Boulami gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kersikov regains guard.
#ES#
Kersikov pushes Boulami off and scrambles back to his feet.
Boulami throws a wild body kick that Kersikov sees coming a mile off.
Rustam Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boulami turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov clobbers Boulami with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown.
Kersikov works Boulami's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Boulami.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and Boulami moves out of range easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Boulami. Kersikov shrugs it off though.
Kersikov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Boulami tries to score with a low kick but Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.#T3#
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boulami manages to avoid it.
Boulami takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body kick from Kersikov.
Boulami throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Boulami drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
It looks like Omar Boulami has been cut.
Boulami throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boulami checks it well.
Boulami paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Boulami moves out of range.
Boulami moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Kersikov takes a swing at Boulami's ribcage but misses.
Boulami missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Boulami is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Kersikov. Beautiful body shot.
Boulami looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boulami throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Boulami throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kersikov.
Boulami walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kersikov.
Boulami takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Boulami.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boulami misses with a body punch.
Boulami taking a breather.
Kersikov lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Boulami scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omar Boulami's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Boulami with a nice cross.
Boulami checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boulami throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Boulami throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Boulami scores with a hook.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a body shot.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Boulami lands a body shot.
Kersikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boulami.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boulami! But no joy.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Boulami misses
and Boulami takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boulami connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kersikov. Kersikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boulami lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rustam Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov pushes Boulami away with a front kick.#TD2#
Boulami drives through with a takedown into Kersikov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Kersikov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Boulami is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Kersikov lands with a right to the head.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Boulami.
A nice left hand lands by Boulami.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to work over Boulami's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rustam Kersikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boulami displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kersikov up against the cage.
Kersikov lands a right hand.
Boulami prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
A right handed body shot lands from Kersikov.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Boulami is trying to maintain a safe position but Kersikov gets an underhook and turns Boulami into the cage.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Boulami.
Boulami tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kersikov smiles and moves away.
Kersikov slips a jab from Boulami.
Kersikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boulami at a distance.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good leg kick by Kersikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
Boulami blocks the body kick.
Boulami takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov darts in trying to clinch
and Boulami counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Boulami wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Boulami looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Boulami throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Boulami pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Boulami moves into range and clinches up with Kersikov.
Boulami lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Boulami lands a body shot.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Boulami controls his hands.
Boulami trying to stall but Kersikov improves his position.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boulami's elbow.
Kersikov is working Boulami over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Boulami fails to land.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Boulami uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boulami tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Boulami back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boulami.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boulami can do to turn this around?
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boulami lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov lands a right hand.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Boulami uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
Boulami stalling in the clinch but Kersikov improves position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boulami.
Boulami's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good body shot from Kersikov.
Boulami just leaning against Kersikov, taking a breather.
Kersikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Boulami misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boulami.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Boulami.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Boulami lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov slowing the pace effectively.
A short left from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boulamis head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Kersikov.
Kersikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boulami is breathing heavily.
Boulami prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Kersikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Omar Boulami's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy left from Kersikov finds it's target.
Boulami on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boulami tried to score with a low kick but Kersikov checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Boulami does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boulami on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Boulami misses its intended target.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Boulami misses
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Boulami misses the target.
Kersikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Boulami misses.
Boulami walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boulami takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov thumps Boulami with a low kick.
Boulami dodges the punch combination from Kersikov.
#T1#
Boulami with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Boulami uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boulami tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boulami lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Boulami misses the target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boulami crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kersikov - the referee stops the clock and Boulami gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kersikov. Boulami manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
An inside leg kick from Boulami misses.
Boulami takes one on the button.
Boulami dives in for a single leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boulami takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boulami was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Boulami swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boulami throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kersikov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boulami is defended easily by Kersikov.
Rustam Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Boulami.#T2#
Boulami steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kersikov. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Boulami looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Boulami should have avoided that one.
Kersikov lands a jab to Boulami's midsection.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boulami moves away.
Boulami thinks about the counter body kick.
Boulami throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
Kersikov moves out of range as Boulami strikes.
Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boulami throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Boulami checks it.
Boulami pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range and Boulami settles back down.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Kersikov.#ROC#
Boulami is rocked!#CL#
Kersikov moves into the clinch.
Boulami is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boulami backwards.
Kersikov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Boulami.
Kersikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boulami seems to have recovered his senses.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boulami backwards.
Kersikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kersikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
Omar Boulami has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Boulami has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kersikov uses from the top position.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kersikov continues to stall.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov passes Boulami's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Boulami looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rustam 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Kersikov!
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Event:
EVO 235: Tires vs McColgan 2
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Duggan connects with a nice looking jab.
Kersikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#
It looks like Dean Duggan has been cut.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Duggan off balance momentarily.
Duggan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Duggan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov connects with the punch.
Duggan tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Duggan.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Duggan is wise to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
Duggan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov wants to clinch up but Duggan keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Duggan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crunch! Kersikov slams his shin into Duggan's torso.
Duggan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kersikov wants to slow Duggan down by chopping away at his legs.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.#T1##CL#
Duggan clinches up against the cage.
Kersikov pushes Duggan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Duggan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duggan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Duggan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Duggan misses with a leg kick
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov lands a jab to Duggan's midsection.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duggan.
Duggan throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kersikov thumps Duggan with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Duggan's calf.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duggan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Duggan.
Kersikov stuns Duggan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Duggan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kersikov takes one to the side of the head.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duggan.
Kersikov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kersikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Duggan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackthorn in the buildup to the fight.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Duggan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kersikov throws a front kick that sends Duggan stumbling back into the cage.
Kersikov cracks Duggan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kersikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Duggan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Duggan is breathing heavily.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. Duggan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kersikov works the jab nicely.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Duggan can't break the clinch.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Duggan avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Kersikov has Duggan pressed against the cage.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Duggan controls his hands.
Good body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Duggan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kersikov scores with a jab.#CUT2#
Dean Duggan's cut is getting worse.
Duggan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duggan.
Duggan feints and then cracks Kersikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kersikov down.
Duggan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Duggan moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Duggan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kersikov tries to work over Duggan's front leg with a kick but Duggan checks it.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duggan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Duggan avoids it.#T4#
Kersikov lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duggan lands with a nice combination. Kersikov backs away looking to recover.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Duggan circles away.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
and Duggan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duggan tries to close the distance and clinch but Kersikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kersikov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Duggan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Duggan clinches.
Duggan misses with a punch to the body.
Duggan lands with a light punch inside.
Duggan working aggressively here.
Duggan pushes Kersikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duggan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Duggan backwards.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duggan lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Duggan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Duggan has Kersikov up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Duggan manages to break the clinch.
Duggan moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Duggan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Duggan.
Rustam Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duggan moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.#KD2#
Kersikov lands a big head kick that sends Duggan tumbling to the mat! Kersikov takes a step backwards and waves Duggan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Duggan is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duggan ducks into an uppercut from Kersikov and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rustam Kersikov!
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