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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Makuszynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roman Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Makuszynski!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Kersikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Makuszynski doesn't seem phased though.
Makuszynski tries for a takedown but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown.
Makuszynski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roman Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Makuszynski.
Makuszynski takes a jab right on the kisser.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makuszynski.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Makuszynski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kersikov jabs at Makuszynski's body.
Makuszynski slips a jab from Kersikov.
Makuszynski moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Makuszynski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kersikov misses with a few strikes there.
Makuszynski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown.
Makuszynski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov throws a nice looking combination but Makuszynski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makuszynski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kersikov as he jumps to the side.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Makuszynski moves away and avoids it.
Makuszynski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kersikov as he jumps to the side.
Kersikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makuszynski was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makuszynski moves away.
Kersikov throws a hook but Makuszynski blocks it.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov scores with a nice right hand.
Makuszynski slips a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the head.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kersikov lands a jab to Makuszynski's midsection.
Makuszynski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kersikov as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Makuszynski slips the punch.
Kersikov misses with a two punch combination.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Makuszynski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov is breathing heavily.
Kersikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kersikov wants it to stay on the feet.
Makuszynski takes one to the side of the head.
Makuszynski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Makuszynski staying out of range there.
Makuszynski shoots in and drives through. Kersikov sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makuszynski.
Kersikov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kersikov thuds his right hand into Makuszynski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Makuszynski fails with a takedown attempt.
Makuszynski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kersikov as he avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Kersikov.
Makuszynski moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makuszynski is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kersikov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Makuszynski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makuszynski shoots in looking for a takedown but Kersikov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Makuszynski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Makuszynski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Makuszynski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Makuszynski. Makuszynski gets slowly back to his feet.
Kersikov lands with a nice body punch.
Kersikov digs a good hook to Makuszynski's body.
Makuszynski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kersikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makuszynski.
Kersikov digs a good hook to Makuszynski's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makuszynski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Makuszynski has a takedown stuffed.
Makuszynski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kersikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Makuszynski moves out of range.
Makuszynski fails to land the takedown.
Kersikov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Makuszynski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov is in trouble now - Makuszynski has advanced to mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makuszynski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kersikov dominated that 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.
Makuszynski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kersikov's waist but Kersikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Makuszynski off to one side.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makuszynski shoots in but no luck this time.
Kersikov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makuszynski.
Roman Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Makuszynski.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Makuszynski saw that one coming.
Jab from Kersikov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makuszynski.
Kersikov lands a body shot.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Makuszynski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roman Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Makuszynski is breathing heavily.
Makuszynski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice shot by Kersikov.
No joy there for Kersikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makuszynski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kersikov sprawls well. Kersikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Makuszynski gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makuszynski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kersikov as he avoids it easily.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Makuszynski.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Makuszynski with an uppercut!
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Makuszynski moved out of range nicely.
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.
Makuszynski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kersikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makuszynski somewhat.
Makuszynski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Makuszynski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kersikov lands a nice shot that snaps Makuszynski's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Makuszynski ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov looks to land a combination but Makuszynski avoids it well.
Makuszynski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Makuszynski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice sprawl there from Kersikov as Makuszynski shoots in.
Makuszynski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kersikov swivels and escapes.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Makuszynski moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Makuszynski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makuszynski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kersikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makuszynski.
Kersikov digs a good hook to Makuszynski's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Makuszynski looks for a takedown but Kersikov sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov cracks Makuszynski with an open hand slap.
Makuszynski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kersikov as he jumps to the side.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makuszynski dives in and grabs Kersikov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kersikov pushes down on Makuszynski's head and hops out.
Kersikov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makuszynski closes the distance and clinches up with Kersikov, looking for a takedown. Makuszynski pushes Kersikov against the cage but Kersikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Makuszynski moves out of range.
Makuszynski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kersikov but Kersikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Makuszynski with that takedown attempt.
Makuszynski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Makuszynski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kersikov!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makuszynski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kersikov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Makuszynski has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makuszynski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kersikov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Makuszynski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kersikov pinned against the cage. Kersikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kersikov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Makuszynski in his tracks.
Makuszynski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makuszynski shoots in looking for a takedown. Kersikov tries to sprawl out of it but Makuszynski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kersikov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from Kersikov.
Makuszynski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kersikov defends it nicely.
Roman Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Makuszynski.
A right-left combo lands from Kersikov.
Makuszynski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kersikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Makuszynski momentarily.
Makuszynski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body. Makuszynski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kersikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Makuszynski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kersikov as he jumps to the side.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body. Makuszynski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Makuszynski looks for a takedown but Kersikov sprawls well.
Nice shot lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Makuszynski eats them both and turns towards Kersikov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kersikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Makuszynski on the side of the head.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makuszynski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makuszynski tries for a takedown but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kersikov looks to land a combination but Makuszynski avoids it well.
Decent striking displayed by Kersikov there.
Robert Makuszynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makuszynski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kersikov circles away.
Kersikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Makuszynski momentarily.
Kersikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makuszynski shoots in but no luck this time.
Makuszynski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Makuszynski walks into a stiff left hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makuszynski circles away quickly and effectively.
Makuszynski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to avoid it but Makuszynski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kersikov to the ground. Kersikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Kersikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kersikov.
Makuszynski shoots in but Kersikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kersikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kersikov wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Makuszynski is just out of range.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Makuszynski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kersikov circles away.
Kersikov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Makuszynski backs up against the cage.
Makuszynski shoots in but no luck this time.
Kersikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makuszynski.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Makuszynski with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Makuszynski fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Makuszynski doesn't seem bothered though.
Makuszynski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kersikov sprawls well. Kersikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Makuszynski gets slowly back to his feet.
Kersikov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Makuszynski blocks a jab.
Roman Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Makuszynski.
Kersikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kersikov wants it to stay on the feet.
Makuszynski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kersikov swivels and escapes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makuszynski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kersikov's waist but Kersikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Makuszynski off to one side.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Makuszynski is defended easily by Kersikov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makuszynski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kersikov in his tracks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kersikov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Kersikov!
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