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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Volodymyr Kersikov (ranked 275 p4p, 612 weight class) and Peter Dinklage (ranked 16 p4p, 47 weight class). Kersikov comes into the arena with DEF LEPPARD - Pour Some Sugar On Me blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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 - 1, 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 - 1, fighting out of London, Peter Dinklage!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dinklage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Dinklage.
Kersikov cracks Dinklage with an open hand slap.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinklage moves away.
Dinklage scores with a body shot.
Dinklage throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dinklage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage misses with a looping right.
Dinklage throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Dinklage scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinklage throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Dinklage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dinklage throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dinklage throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Dinklage is quick to defend against it.
Dinklage throws a body shot but no joy.
Dinklage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinklage just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinklage stuffs the takedown.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Dinklage moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Dinklage is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dinklage.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dinklage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinklage moves away.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinklage is just out of range.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinklage manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Dinklage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov moves out of range as Dinklage strikes.
Kersikov shoots in and gets a takedown into Dinklage's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Dinklage has wrist control.
Dinklage keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dinklage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kersikov working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dinklage pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov is working Dinklage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kersikov throwing strikes but missing.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Dinklage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
Dinklage has momentary wrist control but Kersikov slips an elbow through the middle.
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.
That was a close round but I would say that Volodymyr Kersikov will probably get the nod.
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.
Dinklage just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dinklage is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kersikov with a body shot.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Dinklage.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov scores with a nice head shot.
Dinklage scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Dinklage.
Kersikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dinklage ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Dinklage throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinklage misses with an uppercut.
Dinklage throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dinklage sprawls and moves away.
Kersikov ducks right into an uppercut from Dinklage.
Dinklage avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Dinklage slips the punch.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dinklage throws a body shot but no joy.
Dinklage defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Dinklage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a nice shot that snaps Dinklage's head back.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Dinklage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Dinklage slips the punch.
Dinklage jabs at Kersikov's body.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Peter Dinklage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov lunges at Dinklage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dinklage's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinklage misses with a looping left.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Dinklage with an uppercut!
Kersikov looks for a takedown but Dinklage sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Dinklage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a body shot
and Dinklage makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dinklage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov gets a takedown into half guard.
Kersikov drops an elbow to the side of Dinklage's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking for a kimura here.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Kersikov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kersikov throwing shots but Dinklage is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Dinklage is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Volodymyr Kersikov dominated that second round.
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.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinklage moves away.
A big left from Dinklage misses.
Kersikov jabs Dinklage right on the nose. Dinklage blinks but takes it well.
Dinklage avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinklage throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Dinklage moved out of range.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dinklage counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Dinklage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinklage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Kersikov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the body
and Dinklage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dinklage misses with a body shot.
Dinklage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dinklage misses with a body shot.
Dinklage just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinklage.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Dinklage moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov swings for the body but Dinklage moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kersikov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kersikov scoring with some ground and pound.
Dinklage keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Dinklage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov pulls Dinklage in to control the position.
Kersikov wants to control the position but Dinklage says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kersikov is trying to control but can't.
Kersikov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dinklage pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage controlling the pace.
Kersikov actively working from the bottom here.
Kersikov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dinklage pulls his head out easily.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Dinklage keeps him under control.
Kersikov wants to control but Dinklage is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kersikov is controlling Dinklage's trapped leg to prevent Dinklage from advancing to side control.
Kersikov gets full guard.
Dinklage controlling from the top position.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dinklage tries to bum rush Kersikov with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dinklage's guard.
Dinklage pushes Kersikov off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Volodymyr Kersikov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Dinklage moves out of range of the strikes.
Dinklage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinklage misses with a double jab.
Dinklage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Dinklage misses with a looping right.
Dinklage misses with a straight right.
Dinklage lands with a good 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.
Dinklage lands a jab to the head.
Kersikov shoots in but Dinklage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Peter Dinklage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinklage avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov cracks Dinklage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dinklage connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dinklage slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Dinklage's head but Dinklage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Dinklage misses with a straight right.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Dinklage moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinklage. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinklage.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the body
and Dinklage counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Dinklage misses.
Dinklage is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Dinklage throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinklage.
Kersikov takes a swing at Dinklage's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Kersikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kersikov.
Dinklage throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Dinklage. No joy for Kersikov on that attempt.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Dinklage avoids the punch easily.
Dinklage drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dinklage thuds a left hand into Kersikov's body.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Dinklage.
Dinklage lands with a right hand.
Dinklage walks into a straight right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov lands a nice shot that snaps Dinklage's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dinklage sprawls and moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov looks for a takedown but Dinklage sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodymyr Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Dinklage misses.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Dinklage is quick to defend against it.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinklage throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Dinklage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Peter Dinklage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dinklage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Dinklage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kersikov's head.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinklage.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Dinklage avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Dinklage does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dinklage! But no joy.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Dinklage moved out of range.
Dinklage now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A left lands for Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinklage.
Dinklage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dinklage looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinklage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dinklage throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.
Dinklage lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Dinklage takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Dinklage misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinklage. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinklage just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Dinklage's belly button to the back.
Dinklage looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Dinklage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kersikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dinklage defends it nicely.
Dinklage throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dinklage sprawls and moves away.
Peter Dinklage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a jab to Dinklage's midsection.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov swings for the body but Dinklage moves out of range.
Dinklage misses with a straight left.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Dinklage is quick to defend against it.
Dinklage slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dinklage swinging wildly here.
Dinklage misses with a body shot
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kersikov passes into side control!
Kersikov working the ground and pound but Dinklage is defending the strikes.
Kersikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kersikov lands a nice forearm strike.
Kersikov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
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 is looking to take a break and control but Dinklage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov throws an elbow but Dinklage slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Peter Dinklage.
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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volodymyr Kersikov!
Volodymyr Kersikov retains his bantamweight title!
Volodymyr 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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