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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Dinklage (ranked 1890 p4p, 1120 weight class) and Volodymyr Kersikov (ranked 135 p4p, 85 weight class). Kersikov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DEF LEPPARD - Pour Some Sugar On Me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Dinklage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kersikov defending well as Dinklage loads up on a big left hand.
Dinklage staying out of range there.
Dinklage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinklage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Kersikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Kersikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dinklage takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Dinklage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dinklage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Dinklage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volodymyr Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov shoots in and bounces Dinklage off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kersikov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Dinklage keeps moving.
Dinklage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Dinklage.
Dinklage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dinklage trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Dinklage has wrist control.
Kersikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dinklage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Dinklage with an uppercut!
Kersikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kersikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinklage.
Kersikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dinklage on the side of the head.
Kersikov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dinklage moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Dinklage takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Dinklage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dinklage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov cracks Dinklage with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinklage ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Dinklage throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dinklage had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kersikov misses with a jab to the body
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov tries for a takedown but Dinklage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Volodymyr Kersikov dominated that round.
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.
Decent striking displayed by Kersikov there.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
It looked like Dinklage wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dinklage. Dinklage circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kersikov clobbers Dinklage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kersikov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dinklage ducks right into an uppercut from Kersikov.
Dinklage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Dinklage counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kersikov lands with an overhand left.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov slips a jab from Dinklage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinklage looks to land a combination but Kersikov avoids it well.
Volodymyr Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov sizes up Dinklage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dinklage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Dinklage misses.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Dinklage.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Dinklage's head but Dinklage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov tests Dinklage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dinklage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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 creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dinklage sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kersikov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kersikov wants to control but Dinklage is keeping him busy.
Dinklage struggling a bit here.
Dinklage is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dinklage some visible discomfort.
Kersikov throws a strike aimed at the side of Dinklage's head but Dinklage avoids it well.
Dinklage is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kersikov connects with a decent elbow.
Dinklage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dinklage avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kersikov.
Dinklage avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kersikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dinklage is avoiding damage well.
Dinklage is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Dinklage struggling a bit here.
Kersikov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dinklage is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kersikov just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov throws a strike aimed at the side of Dinklage's head but Dinklage avoids it well.
Kersikov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Volodymyr Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dinklage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kersikov counters with a shoot takedown. Dinklage fights it but they end up in guard.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Dinklage keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Dinklage seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws an elbow that misses. Dinklage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kersikov's guard. Nice move by Dinklage!
Kersikov working for a triangle but Dinklage defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinklage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kersikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dinklage looking to pass the guard.
Dinklage trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dinklage looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two 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.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Dinklage keeps moving.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dinklage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Dinklage has wrist control.
Kersikov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kersikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage trying to control the position here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dinklage is on top in guard.
Dinklage trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dinklage stacks Kersikov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dinklage!
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kersikov tries to improve position but can't.
Peter Dinklage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov wants to control but Dinklage postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dinklage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Volodymyr Kersikov.
Well Kersikov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volodymyr Kersikov!
A victorious Volodymyr Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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