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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Tao Ishinoba (ranked 24267 p4p, 4938 weight class) and Roman Kersikov Jr (ranked 612 p4p, 550 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
Experienced
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tao Ishinoba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roman Kersikov Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Kersikov Jr misses.
Ishinoba moves out of range as Kersikov Jr strikes.
Ishinoba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kersikov Jr throws out a loose jab but Ishinoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ishinoba is looking for a counter combo.
Ishinoba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov Jr.
Ishinoba thows a body kick. Kersikov Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ishinoba is looking to land body kicks.
Ishinoba misses with a few strikes there.
Kersikov Jr throws a looping overhand right but Ishinoba ducks down to avoid it.
Ishinoba moves out of range as Kersikov Jr strikes.
Ishinoba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kersikov Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Ishinoba.
Kersikov Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kersikov Jr throws out a loose jab but Ishinoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishinoba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov Jr.
Kersikov Jr checks a low kick from Ishinoba.
It seemed like Kersikov Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A combination from Ishinoba does no damage.
It seemed like Kersikov Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ishinoba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov Jr.
Ishinoba doesn't manage to clinch there - Kersikov Jr circles away.
Kersikov Jr misses with a looping left.
Kersikov Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ishinoba with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishinoba tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ishinoba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kersikov Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ishinoba throws a leg kick but Kersikov Jr moved away.
Kersikov Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov Jr misses the jab.
Kersikov Jr throws a looping overhand right but Ishinoba ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ishinoba.
Kersikov Jr throws a hook to the side of Ishinoba's head but Ishinoba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ishinoba tried to counter with a leg kick but Kersikov Jr avoided it.
Ishinoba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov Jr.
Kersikov Jr misses with an uppercut. Ishinoba saw that one coming.
Kersikov Jr throws the left hand but Ishinoba avoids the punch easily.
Ishinoba slips a jab from Kersikov Jr.
Ishinoba ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov Jr.
Ishinoba is looking to slow Kersikov Jr down with leg kicks.
Ishinoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov Jr has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nice defenses there by Ishinoba.
The fighters circling - Kersikov Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Ishinoba's shoulder, as Ishinoba tries to avoid the shot.
Ishinoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ishinoba slips a straight right by Kersikov Jr.
Ishinoba is looking for a counter combo.
Ishinoba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ishinoba blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov Jr throws a jab when Ishinoba was well out of range.
Ishinoba misses with a double jab.
Ishinoba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ishinoba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kersikov Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tao Ishinoba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ishinoba is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ishinoba jabs at Kersikov Jr's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishinoba blocks a jab.
Ishinoba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Kersikov Jr looks to move away, Ishinoba throws a big counter combo but Kersikov Jr just gets out of the way.
Kersikov Jr throws a hook to the side of Ishinoba's head but Ishinoba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ishinoba throws a nice looking combination but Kersikov Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kersikov Jr throws a jab when Ishinoba was well out of range.
A jab from Kersikov Jr misses.
Ishinoba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kersikov Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Ishinoba counters with a one-two to the body.
Kersikov Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Ishinoba's shoulder, as Ishinoba tries to avoid the shot.
Ishinoba feints a jab promting Kersikov Jr to slip. Ishinoba then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kersikov Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ishinoba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov Jr.
Ishinoba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov Jr throws out the jab.
Kersikov Jr misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tao Ishinoba will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kersikov Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Ishinoba counters with a two punch combo.
It looks like Roman Kersikov Jr has been cut.
Kersikov Jr throws a hook to the side of Ishinoba's head but Ishinoba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov Jr misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Kersikov Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Kersikov Jr misses.
Kersikov Jr throws a hook to the side of Ishinoba's head but Ishinoba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ishinoba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov Jr.
Kersikov Jr throws a looping overhand right but Ishinoba ducks down to avoid it.
Ishinoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ishinoba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ishinoba misses with a body kick.
Ishinoba lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kersikov Jr backs up against the ropes.
That kick from Ishinoba tenderised Kersikov Jr's leg. Kersikov Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov Jr looks to land a left hand but Ishinoba moved out of range nicely.
Ishinoba tries to bum rush Kersikov Jr with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishinoba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ishinoba closes the distance and pushes Kersikov Jr back into the ropes.
Ishinoba prevents Kersikov Jr from breaking the clinch.
Ishinoba wants to stall.
Kersikov Jr tries to break free but Ishinoba pushes him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishinoba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ishinoba.
Ishinoba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov Jr.
Ishinoba ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov Jr.
Kersikov Jr throws out a loose jab but Ishinoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ishinoba is looking for a counter combo.
Kersikov Jr misses with an uppercut.
Ishinoba lands a slapping body shot.
Ishinoba throws out a powerful jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ishinoba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ishinoba connects with a single shot there.
Kersikov Jr throws the left hand but Ishinoba avoids the punch easily.
Ishinoba staying out of range there.
Ishinoba appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kersikov Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ishinoba.
Ishinoba lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov Jr dodges the punch combination from Ishinoba.
Ishinoba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ishinoba tries to close the distance and clinch but Kersikov Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishinoba is looking to clinch.
Kersikov Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ishinoba.
Tao Ishinoba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ishinoba moves out of range as Kersikov Jr strikes.
Kersikov Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ishinoba lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ishinoba.
Some wild striking there from Ishinoba.
Kersikov Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roman Kersikov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishinoba misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov Jr misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Ishinoba was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ishinoba ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov Jr.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ishinoba, as that shot connected.
Kersikov Jr throws a hook but Ishinoba avoids it easily.
Ishinoba misses with a leg kick.
Ishinoba tries to clinch but Kersikov Jr moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ishinoba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov Jr.
Ishinoba ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tao Ishinoba dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Kersikov Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ishinoba is looking to clinch.
Tao Ishinoba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kersikov Jr misses with a right hand
and Ishinoba counters with a three punch combo that has Kersikov Jr backing up. Kersikov Jr nods at Ishinoba to acknowledge the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ishinoba.
Ishinoba tries to clinch but Kersikov Jr moves out of range.
Ishinoba tries to bum rush Kersikov Jr with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ishinoba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov Jr.
Ishinoba lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kersikov Jr will feel that in the morning.
A big left from Kersikov Jr misses.
Ishinoba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kersikov Jr throws a hook but Ishinoba blocks it.
Ishinoba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov Jr throws a hook to the side of Ishinoba's head but Ishinoba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov Jr misses with a hook
and Ishinoba counters with a series of strikes. Kersikov Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kersikov Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishinoba misses with a wild body shot.
Ishinoba shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kersikov Jr eats them both and turns towards Ishinoba to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ishinoba doesn't manage to clinch there - Kersikov Jr circles away.
The fighters circling - Kersikov Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ishinoba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kersikov Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Ishinoba's shoulder, as Ishinoba tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov Jr throws a looping overhand right but Ishinoba ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov Jr misses with a hook.
Kersikov Jr looks to land a right hand but Ishinoba moved out of range.
A big left from Kersikov Jr misses.
Kersikov Jr misses with an uppercut.
Ishinoba blocks a jab.
Ishinoba is looking to clinch.
Kersikov Jr throws a jab when Ishinoba was well out of range.
Ishinoba wants to land a leg kick but Kersikov Jr is out of range.
Kersikov Jr misses with an uppercut
and Ishinoba counters with a nice body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ishinoba.
Kersikov Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Ishinoba.
Ishinoba blocks a jab.
Ishinoba throws a leg kick but Kersikov Jr checks it.
Ishinoba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov Jr throws out the jab.
Kersikov Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Ishinoba's shoulder, as Ishinoba tries to avoid the shot.
Ishinoba tries to clinch up.
Ishinoba blocks a jab.
Ishinoba tries to clinch but Kersikov Jr is having none of it.
Kersikov Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Ishinoba's shoulder, as Ishinoba tries to avoid the shot.
Ishinoba half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kersikov Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Ishinoba counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishinoba with the inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov Jr checks a leg kick.
Kersikov Jr misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Ishinoba misses its target.
Ishinoba slips under a jab.
Ishinoba takes a swing at Kersikov Jr's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Ishinoba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kersikov Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ishinoba. Ishinoba obviously looking to wear him down.
Ishinoba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ishinoba slips a jab from Kersikov Jr.
Ishinoba throws a right and a left that Kersikov Jr avoids nicely.
It seemed like Kersikov Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ishinoba throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov Jr throws a hook to the side of Ishinoba's head but Ishinoba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov Jr misses the jab.
Kersikov Jr throws a lazy right hand but Ishinoba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ishinoba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov Jr can do to turn this around?
Ishinoba slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov Jr misses the jab.
Ishinoba wants to clinch up but Kersikov Jr keeps it at a distance.
Kersikov Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ishinoba misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Kersikov Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roman Kersikov Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Ishinoba.
Ishinoba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tao Ishinoba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ishinoba 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tao Ishinoba!
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energy
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