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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yoshiro Makamori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Iron Maiden - The Wicker Man as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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145 lbs
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149 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoshiro Makamori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Makamori's front leg but catches the back leg as Makamori tries to avoid it.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to work over Makamori's front leg with a kick but Makamori checks it.
Makamori just misses with a punch to the body.
Makamori looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov throws a lazy body kick
letting Makamori counter with a right hand.
Makamori takes the fight into the clinch.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Makamori.
Makamori has picked Kersikov up - he's going for a ride! Makamori dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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 actively working from the bottom here.
Kersikov is trying to maintain the position but Makamori is very close to passing his half guard.
Makamori is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makamori is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Makamori looking for a submission but Kersikov manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Makamori wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Makamori with a flurry of punches that miss.
Makamori would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kersikov is trying to control the position but Makamori postures up.
Makamori preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Makamori has picked Kersikov up and slammed him! Kersikov can't keep hold of the triangle and Makamori manages to pass to side control!
Makamori throws a strike aimed at the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov avoids it well.
Kersikov struggling a bit here.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Makamori wants to control for a moment but Kersikov uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Makamori is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kersikov sees it coming and defends easily.
Makamori seems to be looking for submissions.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is pressing down on Makamori's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Makamori from controlling successfully.
Makamori won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Makamori in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Makamori is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Makamori forces his way into half guard.
Kersikov trying to control from the bottom.
Makamori is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makamori trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Makamori is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Makamori trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
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!
Makamori trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshiro Makamori dominated that 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.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Makamori blocks a leg kick.
Makamori gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kersikov gets through Makamori's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov trying to stall but Makamori improves his position.
Makamori can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Kersikov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Makamori throws a head punch that misses.
Makamori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Makamori.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makamori backwards.
Makamori breaks the clinch.
Makamori closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kersikov catches Makamori with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Makamori throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makamori throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Makamori lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kersikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kersikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Makamori has closed the distance and engaged Kersikov in a clinch.
A short left from Makamori.
Makamori breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kersikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Makamori.
Makamori is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Makamori scores with a nice right hand.
Kersikov lands with a hook. Makamori tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Makamori is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Makamori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Makamori.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Makamori saw that one coming.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Makamori's belly button to the back.
Kersikov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Makamori wants to clinch.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makamori throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Makamori throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Makamori.
Makamori connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Makamori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshiro Makamori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makamori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
Makamori drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Makamori.
Makamori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kersikov, as that shot connected.
Nice body kick from Kersikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makamori walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Makamori's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makamori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Makamori tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makamori lands a jab to the nose.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Kersikov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov lands with an overhand left.
Kersikov lands with a straight right. Makamori didn't see that one coming.
Roman Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roman Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Makamori moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kersikov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Makamori has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Makamori and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
Makamori connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Makamori.
Makamori is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Makamori listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Makamori walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kersikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Makamori throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makamori throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makamori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makamori feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kersikov's calf.
Makamori misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Makamori.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roman Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kersikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Makamori is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Makamori.
Kersikov scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Makamori.
Makamori throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Makamori lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kersikov scores with a nice head shot.
Makamori with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kersikov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kersikov scores with a nice strike.
An inside leg kick from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov slips a jab from Makamori.
Kersikov lunges at Makamori with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makamori's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makamori throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Makamori saw that one coming.
Makamori throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Makamori lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Makamori's leg. Makamori is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Makamori throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Makamori throws a nice head kick!
Makamori throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Makamori off balance momentarily.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Makamori.
Makamori takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kersikov gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makamori is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makamori wants to get back to his feet.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makamori keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makamori is trying to get back to full guard.
Makamori is trying to stand up here but Kersikov is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kersikov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Kersikov!
An out of breath Roman Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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