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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nichi Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by Dappy - Good Intentions. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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182 lbs
13 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
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160 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vlad Kersikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nichi Hong!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Hong moved away.
Nice defenses there by Hong.
Hong throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Hong moved away.
Hong throws a shot to the body.
Kersikov lands with a good body shot.
Hong throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with an outside leg kick.
Hong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Hong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A swing and a miss from Hong.
Hong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hong.
Hong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hong defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Hong looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Hong avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov is looking to chop away at Hong's legs.
Hong looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov lands with an overhand left.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Hong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kersikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hong throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov thuds a left hand into Hong's body.
Hong 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 uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hong has time to react.
Hong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kersikov if he has to take too many more of those.
Hong moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from Hong.
It looks like Vlad Kersikov has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Hong misses with a hook.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Hong misses with a looping left.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kersikov tries to clinch up.
Good standup being displayed there by Hong as he connects with a hook.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hong counters with a low kick, right behind Kersikov 's knee.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Hong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hong throws a chopping leg kick but Kersikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Hong.
Hong throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hong. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
Hong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kersikov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hong is able to avoid easily.
Hong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice body kick there by Hong.
Hong throws a head kick that misses.
Hong throws a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Hong is looking to chop away at Kersikov's legs.
Kersikov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hong cracks Kersikov with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Hong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Hong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov clinches up against the cage.
Hong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hong controls his hands.
Kersikov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hong tries to land a knee to the head but Kersikov blocks with his arms.
Kersikov managing to block the knees to the body from Hong.
Kersikov jumps guard but Hong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hong blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hong controls his hands.
Kersikov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hong blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nichi Hong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Kersikov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Hong.
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov throws a low kick, looking for Hong's leg but Hong calmly moves out of range.
Hong connects with a body shot.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Hong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hong throws a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov tests Hong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hong connects with a leg kick. Kersikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hong throws a right hand that Kersikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kersikov also avoids with ease.
Kersikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kersikov thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hong.
Kersikov takes a swing at Hong's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Hong. Beautiful body shot.
Hong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Hong's shoulder, as Hong tries to avoid the shot.
Hong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov defending well as Hong loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hong throws out the jab.
Hong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hong throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Hong misses.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
Hong throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Hong there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Hong checks it.
Hong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hong throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hong lands with a nice body punch.
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hong. Hong obviously looking to wear him down.
Hong connects with a solid leg kick.
Hong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick.
Hong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kersikov.
Hong keeps the fight on the outside.
Hong is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov rushes Hong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Hong.
Kersikov lands a good knee to the midsection. Hong won't want to take too many of those.
Hong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov working Hong over with knees to the body.
Hong is breathing heavily.
Hong tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Hong being controlled against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Hong blocks it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hong. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hong to keep the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov tries to work over Hong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Kersikov.
Hong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body.
Kersikov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov is trying to stall.
Kersikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov breaks the clinch.
Kersikov with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Kersikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Kersikov's cut.
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 jab but it's blocked by Hong.
Nichi Hong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hong throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Hong connects with a body shot.
Kersikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Hong.
Kersikov clinches.
Nice body punch from Hong - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Hong blocks it.
Kersikov stalling against the cage.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov digs a right hand into Hong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hong's gas tank.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hong controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hong tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Come on Kersikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vlad Kersikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kersikov works on Hong's body with a couple of short punches.
Hong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kersikov pulls Hong into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Hong from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong wants to get up but he can't break Kersikov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nichi Hong.
Nice defenses there by Hong.
Hong takes one on the button.
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 tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hong is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Kersikov does it's job there.
Hong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hong's sensitive parts.
Hong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses
and Hong counters with a thumping low kick.
Hong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Hong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Hong moves out of range.
Kersikov tests Hong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kersikov moves into range and clinches up with Hong.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hong tries to circle away but Kersikov has him pinned against the cage.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short uppercut from Hong.
Kersikov tries to pull guard but Hong holds him up against the cage and eventually Kersikov drops back down to his feet.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hong is working Kersikov over against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hong scores with a shot to the side of Kersikov's head.
Hong missing with knees to the body.
Kersikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Kersikov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Kersikov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kersikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Hong moved out of range.
Kersikov throws a hook but Hong avoids it easily.
Kersikov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hong with a hook.
Hong cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
Kersikov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hong throws a head kick that misses.
Hong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hong throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Hong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hong throws a leg kick
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Hong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hong.
Hong avoids a kick to the body.
Hong scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A good leg kick by Hong.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Hong misses with a hook.
Hong throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Hong throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat.
Hong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hong.
Hong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hong misses with a hook.
Kersikov jabs Hong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hong with a nice cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
Good shot there by Hong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Hong misses with a body shot.
Hong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kersikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Hong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Hong moves out of range.
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kersikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Hong moves out of range.
Kersikov walks into a straight right hand from Hong.
Hong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Hong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kersikov's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
Hong throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov defending well as Hong loads up on a big left hand.
Hong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hong.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hong manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov lands with a good body shot.
Hong lands with a nice body kick.
Hong throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Nichi Hong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vlad Kersikov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hong misses with a body kick.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hong throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Hong misses.
Hong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hong was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Kersikov has closed the distance and engaged Hong in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov stalling in the clinch but Hong improves position.
Hong misses with a body punch.
Hong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov tries to stall but Hong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hong lands with a short shot to the head.
Hong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
Kersikov jumps guard but Hong stands there with Kersikov around his waist. Kersikov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hong fails to land.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kersikov tries to work over Hong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hong misses with the head strike.
Hong managing to block the knees to the body from Kersikov.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hong tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Hong back against the cage.
Hong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kersikov or not.
Hong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kersikov tries to work over Hong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
Kersikov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
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 managing to block the knees to the body from Hong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kersikov's face.
Hong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hong controls his hands.
Kersikov leaning against his opponent.
Hong working aggressively here.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hong tries to break the clinch but Kersikov is controlling the position.
Kersikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Hong.
Hong lands a shoulder strike.
Kersikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hong blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov stalling the fight.
Kersikov jumps guard but Hong stands there with Kersikov around his waist. Kersikov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kersikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hong lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
Hong blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Hong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hong tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Hong back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nichi Hong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hong 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 47:48
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 47:48
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nichi Hong!
Nichi Hong is the new welterweight champion!
Nichi Hong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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