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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Clarence Boston (ranked 167 p4p, 237 weight class) and Nykolai Kersikov (ranked 15 p4p, 24 weight class). Kersikov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Frequencerz & Da Tweekaz - Full Control. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Clarence Boston!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown but Boston shows good takedown defense.
Boston ducks right into an uppercut from Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boston misses with a shot to the body
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boston misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Boston is trying to stand.
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boston wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Kersikov is nestled in close to Boston, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boston's coaches at Triumph Over Fear have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Boston has hold of Kersikov's hands but Kersikov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boston manages to get to full guard.
Kersikov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov cracks Boston with a solid left hand.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Boston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boston throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Boston misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boston on the side of the head.
Boston looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boston circles away quickly and effectively.
Kersikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Boston. That snapped Kersikov's head back.
Boston throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Boston.
A big left from Boston misses.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boston throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Boston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boston.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Boston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Boston throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boston looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Clarence Boston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Boston's shoulder, as Boston tries to avoid the shot.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Boston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boston misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
A combination from Boston does no damage.
Boston stalks Kersikov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kersikov's face. Kersikov staggers backwards, shaken.
Boston misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a two punch combo.
Jab by Kersikov.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Boston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kersikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheers as Kersikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boston doesn't seem phased though.
Boston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Boston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Boston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Boston misses.
No joy there for Boston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kersikov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boston tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kersikov connects with a nice short shot to Boston's temple.
Kersikov is thwarting Boston's attempts to control the position.
Boston pushes Kersikov off looking to stand but Kersikov dives back in and keeps control.
Kersikov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boston trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Boston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kersikov.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
Nice strikes from Kersikov there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kersikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boston defending well though.
Kersikov passes to full mount!
Boston regains half guard.
Kersikov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boston is trying to escape back to his feet but Kersikov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boston keeps working.
Boston tries to improve position but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kersikov working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boston gets back to half guard.
Kersikov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kersikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boston defending well though.
Kersikov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boston wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Boston trying to control here.
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.
Boston takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boston misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kersikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boston looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Boston scores with a nice strike.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses with a body punch
and Boston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston misses with a hook
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Boston misses the target.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boston throws out the jab.
Kersikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Boston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boston slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a combination. Boston tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Boston tries to bum rush Kersikov with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boston scores with a nice strike.
Boston misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boston swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boston misses with a double jab
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Boston misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Boston.
Boston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kersikov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boston trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boston is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kersikov is thwarting Boston's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kersikov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov stops Boston from getting back to his feet.
Kersikov drops an elbow to the side of Boston's head.
Boston tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Boston trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov wants to control but Boston is keeping him busy.
Kersikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boston defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kersikov lands a nice short elbow.
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kersikov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boston wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Boston tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boston misses with the combination.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Boston avoids them all with ease.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nykolai Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Boston counters with a nice uppercut.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
Boston misses with a wild body shot.
Boston throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boston walks into a stiff left hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boston is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kersikov misses with a few strikes there.
Boston is looking for a counter combo.
Boston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the body
and Boston counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Boston misses the target.
Kersikov lands with an overhand left.
Boston 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.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boston's corner calls for a 1-2. Boston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kersikov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body shot.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Boston misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boston's hands.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Boston scores with a four punch combination!
Boston stuns Kersikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Boston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kersikov.
Boston misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands with a straight right. Boston didn't see that one coming.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boston misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boston trying to control from the bottom.
Nykolai Kersikov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kersikov drops an elbow to the side of Boston's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nykolai Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A lazy left from Kersikov finds it's target.
Boston looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kersikov throws a hook but Boston avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov trying to control but Boston is working from the bottom.
Boston looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boston working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Boston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boston looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov lunges at Boston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boston's hand.
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.
Kersikov lands with a right hand.
Kersikov throws a hook but Boston avoids it easily.
Boston lands with an overhand left.
A swing and a miss from Boston.
Boston misses with a combination
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boston won't be happy with that.
Kersikov is trying to move to mount but Boston reverses beautifully and ends up in Kersikov's guard.
Kersikov is pulling down on Boston's head. It's preventing any offense from Boston, at least for the moment.
Boston has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Boston preventing the sweep.
Kersikov wants to hit a sweep here but Boston passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kersikov there!
Kersikov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov gets back to half guard.
Boston is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boston sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boston is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boston with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Boston is controlling well.
Kersikov manages to get to full guard.
Boston is pushing down on Kersikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kersikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Boston has managed to sneak the leg through.
Clarence Boston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking to control Boston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?
Boston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Boston is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov is doing well to control the position and prevent Boston from advancing to side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Boston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Boston.
Nice shot by Kersikov.
Boston slips a jab from Kersikov.
Boston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kersikov takes one to the side of the head.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Boston is out of range.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boston throws out the jab.
Boston misses with the combination.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Boston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kersikov.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Boston.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boston.
Boston swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Boston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boston misses with a body shot
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nice strikes from Kersikov there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boston defending well though.
Boston is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kersikov lands a nice short elbow.
Kersikov is pressing down on Boston's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boston is holding on for now.
Kersikov is trying to control. Boston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov working over Boston with some ground and pound. Boston looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kersikov is trying to control. Boston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boston gets full guard.
Boston working for a triangle but Kersikov defends it easily.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nykolai Kersikov.
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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nykolai Kersikov!
Nykolai Kersikov is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Nykolai Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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