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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Simon Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan comes to the cage accompanied by Sherry Monocle. Kersikov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Iron Maiden - The Wicker Man. 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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149 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Simon Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Morgan misses with a body shot
and Kersikov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Morgan!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Morgan tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Morgan struggling a bit here.
Morgan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kersikov on the ground.
Kersikov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Morgan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kersikov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom here.
Kersikov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Morgan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kersikov but great work by Morgan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan working away.
Kersikov is looking to regain half guard here but Morgan keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Morgan off and has taken his back!
Kersikov landing with strikes.
Will Kersikov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kersikov is trying to control but Morgan is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kersikov looking to ground and pound but Morgan is blocking nicely.
Morgan can't escape the position.
Morgan tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov landing strikes from the mount and Morgan is in trouble!
Kersikov throws a sloppy strike and Morgan uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Morgan has ended up in Kersikov's guard.
Morgan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kersikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morgan has managed to get both his arms back between Kersikov's legs - danger averted.
Kersikov controls Morgan momentarily but Morgan frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov controls Morgan momentarily but Morgan frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kersikov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good leg kick by Morgan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Morgan misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a takedown into side control.
Kersikov working the strikes but Morgan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
Kersikov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Morgan is in all sorts of trouble here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov can't control as he wanted to and Morgan manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Morgan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kersikov.
Kersikov is keen to just control but Morgan is a slippery customer.
Kersikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kersikov wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Kersikov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Morgan trying to control here.
Morgan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kersikov winds up and cracks Morgan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Morgan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
Kersikov throwing shots but Morgan is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Morgan is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Roman Kersikov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kersikov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Morgan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kersikov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kersikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kersikov slips a nice elbow through Morgan's hands, connecting with Morgan's forehead.
Morgan is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morgan avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kersikov is thwarting Morgan's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov prevents Morgan from improving his position.
Kersikov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morgan trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Morgan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kersikov connects with a right hand. Morgan shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Morgan.
Morgan wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morgan's head backwards.
Kersikov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Morgan saw it coming and moves away.
Morgan tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick from Morgan is predictable there
and Kersikov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Morgan!
Morgan struggling a bit here.
Morgan is trying to escape the position but Kersikov is controlling the position.
Kersikov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.
Kersikov controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov advances nicely into full mount.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kersikov tries to control but Morgan wriggling away.
Kersikov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Morgan hang on?
Morgan is in a horrible position here. Kersikov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kersikov trying to control but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simon Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is landing with some decent strikes but Morgan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morgan manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Morgan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kersikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kersikov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kersikov seems to be looking for submissions.
Morgan trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kersikov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morgan is just riding it out for now. Kersikov eventually gives up the hold.
Kersikov is trying to control. Morgan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov passes to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kersikov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Kersikov!
A victorious Roman Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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