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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Huena Ajuricaba (ranked 1464 p4p, 1162 weight class) and Sergej Kersikov (ranked 161 p4p, 127 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Re-Style - I'm Alive as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Huena Ajuricaba! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergej Kersikov! The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kersikov blocks a head kick by Ajuricaba.
Ajuricaba throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range. Kersikov works the jab nicely. Ajuricaba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov. Kersikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick. Ajuricaba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ajuricaba connects with a crisp jab. Ajuricaba moves forwards but Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab. Ajuricaba misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Ajuricaba's belly button to the back. Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ajuricaba. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ajuricaba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kersikov counters with a good low kick that Ajuricaba was not able to check. Ajuricaba just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov works Ajuricaba's body with a nice hook. Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Ajuricaba ducks down to avoid it.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Ajuricaba throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ajuricaba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov. A left lands for Kersikov. Ajuricaba misses with a wild body shot. Ajuricaba takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses. Ajuricaba works the jab nicely.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut.gif) It looks like Sergej Kersikov has been cut. Ajuricaba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Kersikov throws a hook but Ajuricaba avoids it easily. Kersikov jabs Ajuricaba right on the nose. Ajuricaba blinks but takes it well. Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy. Ajuricaba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Ajuricaba. A shot to the body from Ajuricaba misses enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ajuricaba pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kersikov throws out a counter right but Ajuricaba avoids it with no problem. Ajuricaba lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Ajuricaba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ajuricaba. Ajuricaba blocks a jab. Kersikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Ajuricaba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kersikov to score with a decent uppercut. Kersikov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ajuricaba had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Nice defenses there by Ajuricaba. Ajuricaba misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a lovely shot to the body. Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Ajuricaba throws a shot to the body.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Ajuricaba. Despite the aggression on Kersikov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Ajuricaba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov. Ajuricaba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov. Ajuricaba has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ajuricaba. Ajuricaba throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut. Kersikov throws out a powerful jab.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Ajuricaba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Ajuricaba scores with a hook. Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ajuricaba. Ajuricaba looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range. A decent looking cross lands there for Kersikov. Ajuricaba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Ajuricaba pushes Kersikov away with a front kick. Kersikov slips under a jab from Ajuricaba. Kersikov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ajuricabas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kersikov is looking to slow Ajuricaba down with leg kicks. Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. A big left from Kersikov misses. Ajuricaba misses with a body kick.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Ajuricaba throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body. Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
Ajuricaba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov. Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top. Ajuricaba misses with a wild body shot. Ajuricaba looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ajuricaba throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick. Decent striking displayed by Kersikov there. Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Ajuricaba. Ajuricaba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A low kick lands for Kersikov.
A jab from Kersikov finds it's way through Ajuricaba's defenses. Ajuricaba throws a sloppy body shot
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut. Ajuricaba slips a straight right by Kersikov. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergej Kersikov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sergej Kersikov's cut. 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.
Ajuricaba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away. Ajuricaba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Kersikov needs to keep his hands up - Ajuricaba had a free shot at his head there. Kersikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ajuricaba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kersikov scrambles back to his feet. Ajuricaba walks into a left hand. Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ajuricaba has time to react. Ajuricaba throws a body shot but no joy. Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kersikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Kersikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Sergej Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ajuricaba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov. A nice inside leg kick there by Ajuricaba. That's going to slow Kersikov down. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ajuricaba misses with a hook
and Kersikov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ajuricaba really felt that one! Ajuricaba takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses. Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Kersikov moves away from the strike by Ajuricaba. Kersikov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Left hook, right uppercut from Kersikov. Kersikov lands a nice hook to Ajuricaba's body. Ajuricaba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kersikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Kersikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ajuricaba's head backwards. Kersikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ajuricaba. Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Ajuricaba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Ajuricaba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kersikov's head backwards. Ajuricaba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Kersikov with a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ajuricaba throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot. Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top. Kersikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Kersikov scores with a kick to the body.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Ajuricaba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov. Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick. Kersikov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ajuricaba in his tracks. Ajuricaba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Ajuricaba pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And Kersikov responds with a good body kick, but Ajuricaba manages to step out the way in time. Kersikov connects with a leg kick. Ajuricaba slips a straight right by Kersikov. Ajuricaba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ajuricaba catches Kersikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Ajuricaba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov. Ajuricaba throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it. Jab, jab by Ajuricaba - just one landing. A swing and a miss from Ajuricaba. Ajuricaba takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kersikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ajuricaba might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Ajuricaba misses with a left hand and Ajuricaba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ajuricaba throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away. Kersikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Kersikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ajuricaba doesn't seem bothered though. Ajuricaba tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot. A slow jab from Ajuricaba misses its intended target. Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Ajuricaba's front leg but catches the back leg as Ajuricaba tries to avoid it. Ajuricaba misses with a right hand and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Ajuricaba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Ajuricaba misses with a left hand and Kersikov counters with an outside leg kick.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Ajuricaba. Ajuricaba takes one on the button. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ajuricaba misses with a hook.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice uppercut there from Kersikov. Ajuricaba connects with a single shot there. Ajuricaba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kersikov checks it well. Kersikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Ajuricaba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kersikov cracks Ajuricaba with a right hand to the side of the head. Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Ajuricaba. Ajuricaba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Ajuricaba throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily. Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ajuricaba has time to react. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ajuricaba counters with a nice uppercut. Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ajuricaba. Ajuricaba lands a head shot. Ajuricaba misses the shot to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergej Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Sergej Kersikov's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Ajuricaba there. Kersikov lands a slapping body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Ajuricaba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ajuricaba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ajuricaba's sensitive parts. Ajuricaba 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 slips a straight right by Ajuricaba. Ajuricaba dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ajuricaba tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ajuricaba lands a glancing blow to the side of Kersikov's head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kersikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ajuricaba under the eye. Kersikov moves into range and connects with a jab. Ajuricaba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Ajuricaba just misses with a punch to the body.
Ajuricaba throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut. Ajuricaba misses with the combination.
Ajuricaba misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming. Huena Ajuricaba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kersikov staying out of range there. Ajuricaba misses with a body kick. Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ajuricaba. A head kick misses from Kersikov. The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Kersikov slips under a jab. A low kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a push kick.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Kersikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Kersikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kersikov with the inside leg kick. Kersikov throws a good cross that connects.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick. Ajuricaba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kersikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ajuricaba scrambles back to his feet. Jab by Kersikov. Ajuricaba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kersikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kersikov avoids the body shot from Ajuricaba.
Ajuricaba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Ajuricaba takes one to the chin there. Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Ajuricaba.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Kersikov slips under a jab. Ajuricaba misses the shot to the body. Kersikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Kersikov scores with a nice right hand.
Huena Ajuricaba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A lazy left from Kersikov finds it's target. Kersikov jabs Ajuricaba right on the nose. Ajuricaba blinks but takes it well. Ajuricaba throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ajuricaba jabs Kersikov right on the nose. Kersikov blinks but takes it well. Kersikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov. Ajuricaba connects with a jab. Kersikov moves out of range as Ajuricaba strikes. A looping hook to the body misses from Ajuricaba. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet. Ajuricaba lands with a good body shot. Both fighters are breathing heavily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kersikov cracks Ajuricaba with a good jab.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Kersikov slips under a jab. Ajuricaba misses with a looping left. A solid body kick from Kersikov. Kersikov scores with a nice strike. Kersikov connects with a right hand. Ajuricaba shakes it off. Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Nice cross by Kersikov. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kersikov checks a leg kick. Ajuricaba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Kersikov cracks Ajuricaba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Ajuricaba. Kersikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Ajuricaba's head. Ajuricaba misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov throws a hook but Ajuricaba blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight! Sergej Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergej Kersikov! Sergej Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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