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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darnell Majesty (ranked 1392 p4p, 1943 weight class) and Vladymyr Kersikov (ranked 192 p4p, 255 weight class). Kersikov has chosen TheFatRat & Riell - Hiding in the Blue as his entrance music. Vladymyr Kersikov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Darnell Majesty's chin.
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178 cm 26 206 11 - 9 - 0 |
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194 cm 27 210 3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling World class boxer Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler World class MT Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darnell Majesty! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladymyr Kersikov! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Majesty fails to land with a series of punches.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Majesty pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kersikov misses the jab. Majesty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Majesty on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Darnell Majesty has been cut. Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Majesty. Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Majesty throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it. Majesty misses with a leg kick and Kersikov counters with a slapping leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Majesty lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Majesty misses with a right hand and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Majesty moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
That's one minute gone in the round. Majesty misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Kersikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Majesty loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch. Majesty throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it. A countering left hand to the body from Kersikov misses. Majesty misses with a hook. Majesty misses with a double jab
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick. Majesty misses the shot to the body. Majesty keeps Kersikov at a distance using the push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Majesty misses with a body shot
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Majesty jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick. Majesty connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Majesty. Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here. A lazy left from Majesty finds it's target. Kersikov tries to move into range but Majesty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Majesty clobbers Kersikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Vladymyr Kersikov has been cut. Kersikov lands a big head kick that sends Majesty tumbling to the mat! Kersikov takes a step backwards and waves Majesty back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Majesty is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kersikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Majesty misses with a hook. Kersikov misses with the body kick and Majesty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Majesty fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kersikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Majesty throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy. Majesty swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Majesty. Kersikov misses with a combination
and Majesty counters with a stiff right hand. Kersikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Majesty. Majesty throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range. Kersikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A lazy left from Kersikov finds it's target.
Darnell Majesty's cut is getting worse. Majesty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Good standup being displayed there by Majesty as he connects with a hook. Majesty misses with a wild combination.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Majesty avoids it with no problem. Kersikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Majesty should have avoided that one. Majesty throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily. Kersikov throws out a counter right but Majesty avoids it with no problem. Darnell Majesty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kersikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Majesty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kersikov.
An attempted straight right counter from Majesty misses the target.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Majesty with the inside leg kick. Good work by Majesty as he checks the leg kick. Majesty moves out of range of the body kick. Majesty lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Majesty!
Majesty throws a big shot that misses. Majesty backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Majesty dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kersikov takes one on the button. Majesty misses with a hook to the body
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand. Majesty lands a glancing blow to the side of Kersikov's head. Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Majesty's front leg but catches the back leg as Majesty tries to avoid it. Majesty is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Majesty with a nice cross. Majesty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Majesty lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kersikov slips under a jab from Majesty. Majesty misses with a left hand and Kersikov counters with a leg kick. A swing and a miss from Majesty. Majesty tries to move into range but Kersikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Darnell Majesty's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Majesty just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A looping hook to the body misses from Majesty. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kersikov with a body punch. A glancing blow. Majesty blocks a jab. Kersikov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Majesty misses the jab. Kersikov defending well as Majesty loads up on a big left hand. Kersikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Kersikov scores with a body shot.
Majesty blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
A little feinted left hand from Majesty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Oooooh!!! Kersikov has knocked Majesty down with a huge combo! Kersikov steps away and waves a wobbly Majesty back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vladymyr Kersikov will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Kersikov finds Majesty's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Majesty flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Kersikov lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Majesty will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladymyr Kersikov! A victorious Vladymyr 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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hype
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