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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Volodymyr Kersikov (ranked 236 p4p, 552 weight class) and Peter Dinklage (ranked 13 p4p, 39 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by DEF LEPPARD - Pour Some Sugar On Me. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Volodymyr Kersikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Dinklage!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov darts in looking for a takedown but Dinklage gets double underhooks and turns Kersikov into the cage.
Dinklage struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Dinklage takes a shot to the head.
Dinklage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dinklage throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Dinklage with a jab.
Dinklage lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dinklage misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Dinklage counters with a stiff right hand.
Dinklage with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Dinklage ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dinklage's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinklage was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Kersikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dinklage lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dinklage lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dinklage fails to land with a series of punches.
Kersikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dinklage's head.
No luck for Kersikov with that takedown attempt.
Dinklage unleashes a big counter combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov throws a hook but Dinklage avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dinklage.
Kersikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dinklage on the side of the head.
Dinklage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Dinklage works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dinklage moves forwards but Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov lands a right hook to the body.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Dinklage is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Peter Dinklage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dinklage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinklage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dinklage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinklage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dinklage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov swings for the body but Dinklage moves out of range.
Kersikov lands a jab to Dinklage's midsection.
Kersikov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov thows a huge punch but Dinklage dodges it nicely.
Kersikov thows a huge punch but Dinklage dodges it nicely.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Dinklage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dinklage is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kersikov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dinklage defending well though.
Dinklage is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Dinklage will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice uppercut lands for Kersikov. That snapped Dinklage's head back.
Dinklage scores with a sloppy right hand. Kersikov should have avoided that one.
Dinklage fails to land with a series of punches.
Dinklage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dinklage misses with a series of wild punches.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Dinklage ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Dinklage is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kersikov with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dinklage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dinklage takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the body.
Dinklage looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Dinklage misses with a hook.
Dinklage stuns Kersikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dinklage misses with a looping left.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Dinklage moved out of range nicely.
Dinklage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Dinklage scores with a jab.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinklage misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dinklage scores with a jab to the body.
Dinklage loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Dinklage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Dinklage lands a jab to Kersikov's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dinklage.
Kersikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dinklage is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Dinklage.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Dinklage misses with a hook.
Dinklage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinklage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dinklage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dinklage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dinklage sprawls and moves away.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half 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!
Dinklage trying to control here.
Kersikov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kersikov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kersikov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter Dinklage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dinklage misses with a looping left.
Kersikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Dinklage.
Dinklage is looking for the big counter here.
Peter Dinklage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov has a takedown stuffed.
A big right from Dinklage misses.
Dinklage defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Dinklage takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov lands a nice hook to Dinklage's body. Dinklage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Dinklage.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.
Dinklage throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Kersikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinklage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Dinklage digs a good hook to Kersikov's body.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dinklage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dinklage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kersikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dinklage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dinklage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage punishes Kersikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov scores with a nice strike.
Dinklage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinklage throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Dinklage.
Kersikov lands a right hook to the body.
Dinklage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dinklage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Dinklage walks into a straight right hand from Kersikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dinklage looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Dinklage slips the punch.
Kersikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dinklage misses with a straight right.
Kersikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dinklage throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Dinklage off the cage and back into range.
Dinklage misses with a looping left.
Kersikov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dinklage on his heels. He'll look to pass Dinklage's guard now, I'm sure.
Dinklage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kersikov trying to control but Dinklage is working from the bottom.
Kersikov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kersikov working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov trying to control but Dinklage is working from the bottom.
Dinklage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Volodymyr Kersikov clearly takes 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kersikov.
Dinklage swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov lands with a right hand.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dinklage counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dinklage lands with a shot to the body.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Dinklage lands with a nice body punch.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Dinklage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Dinklage. Beautiful body shot.
Dinklage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dinklage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Dinklage misses with a body shot.
Kersikov jabs at Dinklage's body.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Dinklage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dinklage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dinklage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dinklage doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the head.
Dinklage swinging wildly here.
Dinklage throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Dinklage sprawls well. He's pushed Kersikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dinklage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinklage connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kersikov does it's job there.
Dinklage avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Dinklage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dinklage looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab lands there for Dinklage.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Dinklage misses.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Dinklage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Dinklage.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dinklage in his tracks.
Dinklage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the head.
Dinklage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dinklage's waist but Dinklage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kersikov off to one side.
Dinklage thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Volodymyr Kersikov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Dinklage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinklage throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dinklage throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinklage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
A combination from Dinklage does no damage.
Dinklage comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage lands a right hook to the body.
Dinklage jabs at Kersikov's body.
Kersikov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dinklage sprawls well initially but Kersikov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dinklage keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dinklage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kersikov.
Dinklage holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dinklage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kersikov throwing shots but Dinklage is blocking nicely.
Kersikov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dinklage holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Well, if Kersikov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dinklage wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dinklage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Dinklage defends it.
Kersikov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dinklage keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Dinklage releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dinklage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dinklage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov thuds his right hand into Dinklage's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dinklage as he avoids it easily.
Dinklage let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kersikov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dinklage avoids it really well and circles away.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinklage moves away.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Dinklage's head but Dinklage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinklage throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a hook but Dinklage avoids it easily.
Dinklage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dinklage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dinklage.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinklage.
Kersikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinklage. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinklage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov closes the distance and clinches up with Dinklage, looking for a takedown. Kersikov pushes Dinklage against the cage but Dinklage circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dinklage is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodymyr Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov cracks Dinklage with a right hand to the side of the head.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Volodymyr Kersikov retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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hype
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