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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ramone Rocksaw (ranked 1106 p4p, 1286 weight class) and Boyko Kersikov (ranked 170 p4p, 188 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Sefa - God's Plan as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramone Rocksaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boyko Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocksaw.
Rocksaw looks to land a combination but Kersikov avoids it well.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Rocksaw is wise to it.
Rocksaw feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kersikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocksaw.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Rocksaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Rocksaw's head but Rocksaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocksaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Rocksaw tries to land a leg kick but Kersikov saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Rocksaw steps away.
Rocksaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocksaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rocksaw.
A shot to the liver by Rocksaw. Beautiful body shot.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Nice shot lands for Rocksaw.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocksaw lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Rocksaw counters with a nice body kick.
Boyko Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rocksaw with a nice cross.
Rocksaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Rocksaw's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rocksaw down.
Rocksaw defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Rocksaw throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rocksaw moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Rocksaw throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Rocksaw misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Rocksaw saw it coming and moves away.
Rocksaw misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rocksaw connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kersikov. Kersikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab by Kersikov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Rocksaw.
Kersikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kersikov misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Rocksaw on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rocksaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Rocksaw.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Rocksaw avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rocksaw.
Rocksaw misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rocksaw misses the target.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov with the inside leg kick.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kersikov defending well as Rocksaw loads up on a big left hand.
Rocksaw throws a right hand that misses
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocksaw.
A countering left hand to the body from Kersikov misses.
Rocksaw connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Rocksaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rocksaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocksaw.
Rocksaw is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rocksaw throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Rocksaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov feints a counter leg kick.
Rocksaw plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rocksaw loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
And Kersikov responds with a good body kick, but Rocksaw manages to step out the way in time.
Rocksaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kersikov's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocksaw throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rocksaw scores with a nice head shot.
Jab from Rocksaw.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick from Rocksaw lands but Kersikov takes it in his stride.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Good shot there by Rocksaw.
Kersikov takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Kersikov takes one to the chin there.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
A little feinted left hand from Rocksaw on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rocksaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramone Rocksaw dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rocksaw connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocksaw.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rocksaw's head backwards.
Kersikov lands a nice hook to Rocksaw's body. Rocksaw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rocksaw checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rocksaw misses with a wild body shot.
Rocksaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramone Rocksaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocksaw throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rocksaw is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A combination from Rocksaw does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Rocksaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kersikov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rocksaw has got the better of the exchanges.
Rocksaw throws a sloppy head kick
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body.
Rocksaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocksaw.
Rocksaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rocksaw.
Rocksaw scores with a shoulder strike.
Rocksaw lands with a left to the head.
Rocksaw misses with some punches.
Rocksaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocksaw.
Rocksaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Rocksaw fails to land.
Rocksaw letting Kersikov take a breather here.
Rocksaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocksaw.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocksaw controls his hands.
Rocksaw throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rocksaw backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Rocksaw.
Rocksaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocksaw lands a right hand.
Rocksaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kersikov lands a nice uppercut.
Rocksaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee calls for Kersikov to work.
Rocksaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Rocksaw goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kersikov prevents it.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocksaw.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rocksaws head.
Rocksaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rocksaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Rocksaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rocksaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Rocksaw lands a shoulder strike.
Rocksaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Rocksaw lands with a short shot to the head.
Rocksaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocksaw has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rocksaw.
Rocksaw wants to break free but Kersikov has control.
Rocksaw misses with a punch to the body.
Rocksaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ramone Rocksaw has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov is leaning against Rocksaw and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rocksaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocksaw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kersikov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rocksaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rocksaw backwards.
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rocksaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rocksaw misses with the head strike.
Kersikov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramone Rocksaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocksaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rocksaw misses with a wild combination.
Rocksaw looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocksaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Rocksaw misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ramone Rocksaw 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. This is the final round!
Rocksaw with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
Ramone Rocksaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rocksaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by Rocksaw as he connects with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rocksaw. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocksaw.
Rocksaw throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rocksaw.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocksaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Rocksaw.
Rocksaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Rocksaw takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Rocksaw sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocksaw walks into a jab.
Kersikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Rocksaw's head.
Kersikov connects with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Rocksaw.
Rocksaw throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rocksaw has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Rocksaw avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Rocksaw scores with a head kick.
Rocksaw pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rocksaw thuds his right hand into Kersikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rocksaw lands a jab to Kersikov's midsection.
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 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rocksaw throws out the jab.
Boyko Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramone Rocksaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Rocksaw checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Rocksaw throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Rocksaw as he connects with a hook.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Rocksaw.
Rocksaw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kersikov's waist but Kersikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rocksaw off to one side.
A jab from Rocksaw finds it's way through Kersikov's defenses.
Rocksaw is looking to chop away at Kersikov's legs.
Rocksaw misses with a looping right.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Rocksaw's head but Rocksaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Rocksaw lands a jab to the head.
Rocksaw lands an overhand right.
Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rocksaw.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Rocksaw sees coming a mile off.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Rocksaw slaps the foot to one side.
Rocksaw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rocksaw lands a jab.
Rocksaw avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Rocksaw jabs at Kersikov's body.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Rocksaw slips the punch.
Rocksaw seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rocksaw throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Rocksaw.
Kersikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocksaw misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rocksaw connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kersikov scrambles back to his feet.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Rocksaw's knee but Rocksaw avoids it well.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A low kick from Kersikov is predictable there
and Rocksaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rocksaw throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rocksaw scores with a nice right hand.
Rocksaw works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rocksaw throws out a powerful jab.
Rocksaw misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rocksaw! Kersikov lets Rocksaw back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rocksaw is rocked!
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 Ramone Rocksaw.
Well Rocksaw 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramone Rocksaw!
Ramone Rocksaw made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Always gonna KO this guy'.
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energy
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hype
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