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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Volodymyr Kersikov (ranked 23875 p4p, 567 weight class) and Bryant Davis (ranked 291 p4p, 40 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by DEF LEPPARD - Pour Some Sugar On Me. Davis has chosen Rocky Road as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bryant Davis is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Volodymyr Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryant Davis!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis connects with a leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
And Davis responds with a good body kick, but Kersikov manages to step out the way in time.
Kersikov scores with the left hand. Davis knows he should have avoided that one.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Davis follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kersikov slips a jab from Davis.
Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Davis throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Davis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Davis's hands.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Davis misses with a low kick.
Davis throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Davis avoids it well and moves away.
Davis walks into a stiff left hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Davis looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Davis connects with a crisp jab.
Davis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Davis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Davis misses.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kersikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Davis off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov throws a hook but Davis blocks it.
A nice side step and Davis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A thudding body kick lands there by Davis!
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davis drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov clobbers Davis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
Davis misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Davis avoids it well and moves away.
Kersikov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Davis.
Kersikov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Davis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Davis throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the body.
Davis misses with a hook.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Davis.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Davis.
Bryant Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis lands with a cross.
Kersikov misses with a body shot
and Davis counters with a left to the body.
Davis thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Kersikov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a couple of elbows.
Kersikov postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bryant Davis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Davis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Davis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Davis is looking to chop away at Kersikov's legs.
Davis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Kersikov misses with a takedown
and Davis counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Davis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kersikov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Davis saw that one coming.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab by Kersikov.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Davis misses with a telegraphed body shot
so Kersikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Davis controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.
Kersikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davis wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Davis controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kersikov landing with the ground and pound.
Kersikov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Davis is controlling Kersikov's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 Volodymyr Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Davis throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Davis is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
Kersikov is pushing down on Davis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Davis is fighting to maintain full guard but Kersikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kersikov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Davis wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is positioning himself well to prevent Kersikov advancing to mount.
Still in half guard, Kersikov seems content to control.
Kersikov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Davis wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Volodymyr Kersikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kersikov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Davis is doing well to control the position and prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
Kersikov working over Davis with some ground and pound. Davis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kersikov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Davis controlling the position for now.
Kersikov is thwarting Davis's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Davis defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Davis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back!
Davis keeps control of the position easily here as Kersikov tries to buck him off.
Kersikov wants to escape the position.
Davis is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is not going to allow Kersikov to sit and survive in this position.
Davis has the hooks in. Kersikov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Davis really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kersikov.
Davis not allowing Kersikov to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov prevents Davis from getting a body triangle.
Davis biding his time, controlling Kersikov.
Kersikov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Davis has good solid back control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis is hanging on to Kersikov's back as he tries to escape.
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 Volodymyr Kersikov.
I think Kersikov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Volodymyr Kersikov!
Volodymyr Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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