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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nykolai Kersikov (ranked 152 p4p, 596 weight class) and Tre Jokinen (ranked 15 p4p, 56 weight class). Kersikov's entrance music is Frequencerz & Da Tweekaz - Full Control. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nykolai Kersikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tre Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Jokinen feints the counter takedown.
Kersikov moves out of range as Jokinen strikes.
Jokinen misses with a body punch
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jokinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kersikov jabs at Jokinen's body.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen tries to clinch but Kersikov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen lands with a right hand.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Jokinen. Jokinen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a head shot.
Kersikov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kersikov lands strikes from half guard.
Kersikov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kersikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jokinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kersikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jokinen defending well though.
Kersikov is taking a breather. Jokinen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jokinen controlling the position well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kersikov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jokinen's head.
Kersikov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jokinen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jokinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jokinen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kersikov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kersikov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kersikov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jokinen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kersikov wants to take a breather but Jokinen is having none of it.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jokinen actively working from the bottom here.
Jokinen tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Jokinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jokinen's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kersikov lands a nice short elbow.
Jokinen is trying to control but can't.
Jokinen 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!
Kersikov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Our spies down at at Triumph Over Fear inform us that Jokinen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kersikov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jokinen looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Jokinen has a good base and remains in mount.
Kersikov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kersikov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Jokinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jokinen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jokinen working the head and body with strikes.
Jokinen is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jokinen to get the leverage.
Kersikov trying to hold on to Jokinen's head to control him but Jokinen postures up.
Kersikov keeping control of the position.
Jokinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jokinen shoots and misses
and Kersikov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jokinen's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jokinen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kersikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now.
Jokinen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kersikov has passed into half guard!
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kersikov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ground and pound from Kersikov.
Kersikov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
Jokinen is controlling Kersikov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jokinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jokinen is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jokinen is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jokinen is on top in guard.
Jokinen postures up and lands a big shot to Kersikov's brow.
Jokinen trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nykolai Kersikov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No luck for Jokinen with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jokinen lands a jab.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kersikov lands with an overhand left.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the body
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jokinen, not yet.
Kersikov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jokinen controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kersikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jokinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jokinen throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kersikov connects with a jab.
Kersikov with a nice cross.
Jokinen throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jokinen moves into the clinch successfully.
Jokinen lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jokinen is working for takedown but Kersikov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nykolai Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tre Jokinen.
Kersikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Jokinen blocking some punches.
Kersikov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jokinen tries to score a body lock takedown but Kersikov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jokinen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokinen can do to turn this around?
Kersikov lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Kersikov.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Kersikov trying to control the position but instead, Jokinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kersikov into the cage.
Jokinen prevents the takedown attempt.
Kersikov leaning against his opponent.
Jokinen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kersikov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
Jokinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Jokinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jokinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jokinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jokinen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kersikov to the ground. Jokinen is now in Kersikov's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Jokinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard.
Jokinen won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
Jokinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov seems keen to control Jokinen's posture.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Jokinen controlling him for the moment.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jokinen's head backwards.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kersikov.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jokinen pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
Jokinen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throwing strikes but missing.
Kersikov connects with a couple of short punches.
Jokinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jokinen tries for a takedown but Kersikov circles away easily
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nykolai Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nykolai Kersikov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kersikov sizes up Jokinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kersikov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kersikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from Kersikov.
Jokinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Jokinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Jokinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Jokinen avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jokinen darts in looking for a takedown but Kersikov gets double underhooks and turns Jokinen into the cage.
Kersikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jokinen swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a takedown attempt
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jokinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jokinen misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Jokinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Kersikov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jokinen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kersikov is in Jokinen's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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 throwing strikes but missing.
Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kersikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Jokinen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kersikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jokinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nykolai Kersikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jokinen controls the pace.
Jokinen being controlled here momentarily.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jokinen is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is controlling Jokinen's posture.
Jokinen passes Kersikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jokinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kersikov defending well though.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jokinen is working away from the top position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Jokinen 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 Jokinen off to one side.
Kersikov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jokinen sprawls and moves away.
Nykolai Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tre Jokinen.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jokinen throws out the jab.
Kersikov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jokinen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kersikov is in Jokinen's guard.
Kersikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jokinen trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kersikov landing with the ground and pound.
Jokinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
Kersikov is working Jokinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kersikov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jokinen is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
Jokinen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokinen has wrist control.
Kersikov cracks Jokinen with a solid left hand.
Jokinen is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Jokinen.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jokinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Jokinen tries for a takedown but Kersikov circles away easily
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jokinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Jokinen feints the counter takedown.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Tre Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kersikov did well to prevent Jokinen getting side control.
Jokinen wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov won't allow Jokinen to pass to mount.
Kersikov trying to control here.
Kersikov is concentrating on defense, preventing Jokinen from advancing position.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nykolai Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kersikov 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nykolai Kersikov!
Nykolai Kersikov retains his featherweight title!
Nykolai 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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