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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Volodymyr Kersikov (ranked 203 p4p, 629 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 18 p4p, 57 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by DEF LEPPARD - Pour Some Sugar On Me. Dux is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bloodsport. 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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183 cm
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146
22 - 13 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Volodymyr Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kersikov as he avoids it easily.
Dux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dux moves into the clinch successfully.
Dux working aggressively here.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kersikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kersikov works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux fails with the takedown
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Volodymyr Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Dux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kersikov pulls guard effortlessly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov is trying to control the position but Dux postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Dux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dux working some strikes from top position.
Kersikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dux working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov has his hands on Dux's head, controlling the position.
Dux with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Dux throwing strikes from guard but Kersikov blocks nicely.
Dux stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom here.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dux in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom here.
Kersikov is looking to regain half guard here but Dux keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
The ground and pound from Dux seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kersikov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dux.
Dux with the ground and pound but Kersikov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Dux trying to control from Kersikov's half guard. Kersikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dux slips nicely into half guard.
Dux tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kersikov defending well though.
Kersikov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kersikov looking for submissions off his back.
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. Dux connects with a nice short shot to Kersikov's temple.
Dux is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
That's time! Kersikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kersikov postures up in Dux's guard and throws a big left but Dux blocks it.
Dux is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Dux is keeping the position.
Dux trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Dux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Dux has control of the leg.
Dux trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Dux performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dux wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dux prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dux is working away from the top position though.
Dux trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Frank Dux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dux is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.
Dux frees up his trapped foot and advances to 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.
Dux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dux is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling the position well.
Dux is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dux looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kersikov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dux is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kersikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov is really struggling to control Dux but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dux wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
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.
Dux is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dux wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Dux chips away with some ground and pound.
Kersikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dux is fighting to break Kersikov's control of his arms but Kersikov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Dux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dux clinches.
Dux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kersikov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dux gets control of Kersikov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dux will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dux keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
Kersikov scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dux is on top in guard.
Dux working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Dux landing some decent shots from guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux preventing the sweep.
Dux wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Dux content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dux trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Dux postures up.
Dux throws a big right hand that misses.
Dux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
Dux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kersikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dux has managed to get both his arms back between Kersikov's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dux throwing strikes but missing.
Kersikov controlling the position.
Kersikov is trying to keep Dux in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dux closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Dux pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Dux has wrist control.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Dux.
Dux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov.
Dux is controlling Kersikov's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dux ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Volodymyr Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Dux tries to clinch up
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dux slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Kersikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dux.
Dux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov avoids it really well and circles away.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dux shoots in but Kersikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dux has his takedown stuffed
and Dux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kersikov circles away.
Dux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Volodymyr Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volodymyr Kersikov!
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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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