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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Hickock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hickock comes to the cage accompanied by Turn me on Mr Deadman. Kersikov has chosen Dappy - Good Intentions as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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192 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Richard Hickock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vlad Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hickock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hickock throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kersikov takes a swing at Hickock's ribcage but misses.
Hickock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.
Hickock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hickock is out of range.
Hickock throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Hickock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hickock looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hickock.
Kersikov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hickock's head.
Hickock throws a body kick that misses
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Hickock finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hickock throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Hickock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Hickock slips the punch.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hickock.
Hickock is looking to clinch.
Hickock scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've been informed that Kersikov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hickock.
Hickock loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hickock moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Hickock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hickock scores with a nice body kick.
Hickock throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kersikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hickock misses with a straight left.
Kersikov slips a jab from Hickock.
A good leg kick by Hickock.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Hickock avoids the punch easily.
Hickock ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Hickock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickock misses with the combination.
Kersikov thows a body shot but no joy.
Hickock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hickock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Hickock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Richard Hickock has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hickock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kersikov on the side of the head.
Hickock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
Hickock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hickock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hickock thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kersikov if he has to take too many more of those.
Kersikov throws a hook but Hickock avoids it easily.
Hickock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hickock lands with an uppercut that bounces Kersikov off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickock lands a really nice looking cross but Kersikov seems unphased.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hickock moves away.
Hickock throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Hickock moves out of range.
Hickock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Hickock avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Hickock. That snapped Kersikov's head back.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Hickock.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hickock was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Richard Hickock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hickock just misses with a punch to the body.
Hickock drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hickock throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Hickock ducks down to avoid it.
Hickock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov throws the left hand but Hickock avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hickock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kersikov throws a low kick, looking for Hickock's leg but Hickock calmly moves out of range.
Hickock connects with a high kick.
Hickock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kersikov avoiding damage as Hickock throws knees to the body.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Hickock controls the action.
Kersikov avoids a wild elbow strike from Hickock.
Hickock pushes off an throws an elbow but Kersikov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hickock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hickock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Still in the clinch, Hickock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Hickock controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kersikov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kersikov avoids the elbow strike from Hickock, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vlad Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Richard Hickock'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.
Hickock ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Hickock's knee but Hickock avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Hickock.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Hickock throws a wild body kick that Kersikov sees coming a mile off.
Hickock avoids the head kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hickock moves away.
Kersikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hickock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hickock.
Kersikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Hickock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hickock throws a wild body kick that Kersikov sees coming a mile off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hickock. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
Hickock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickock lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kersikov will feel that in the morning.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hickock manages to avoid it.
Hickock throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Hickock slips the punch.
Hickock 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.
Hickock missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hickock is looking to land body kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
A bone on bone clash there as Hickock blocks the leg kick.
Kersikov throws a front kick that sends Hickock stumbling back into the cage.
Kersikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hickock.
Hickock throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Hickock scores with a leg kick.
Hickock slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Hickock moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
A cross from Hickock lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hickock.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hickock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov takes a swing at Hickock's ribcage but misses.
Hickock connects with a crisp jab.
Hickock throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Vlad Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hickock scores with a hook.
A jab lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hickock.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hickock misses the jab.
Hickock cracks Kersikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Hickock checks the leg kick.
Hickock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kersikov's sensitive parts.
Hickock lands a head kick!
Hickock misses with a body kick.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Hickock misses with a head kick.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kersikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Hickock misses with a body kick.
Hickock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hickock misses with a kick to the body.
Hickock scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hickock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hickock lands a jab.
Hickock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hickock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hickock was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Hickock moved away.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Hickock is out of range.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hickock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kersikov scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov thuds his right hand into Hickock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kersikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hickock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kersikov scrambles back to his feet.
Hickock moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hickock as Kersikov tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Richard Hickock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Richard Hickock's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hickock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hickock looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Hickock throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
That kick from Hickock tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov moves out of range as Hickock strikes.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hickock moves away.
Hickock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hickock looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hickock.
Hickock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kersikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Hickock moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hickock. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hickock rushes Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kersikov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hickock to keep the fight standing.
Kersikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hickock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hickock.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hickock.
Hickock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hickock 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.
Hickock trying to land knees to the body.
Hickock creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The referee calls for Kersikov to work.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Hickock blocks it.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov taking a breather.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hickock missing with knees to the body.
Hickock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kersikov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hickock lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Vlad Kersikov has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hickock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Hickock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hickock throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hickock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Hickock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hickock prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov stalls.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hickock prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Hickock is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kersikov prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Hickock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Hickock avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Kersikov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hickock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hickock missing with knees to the body.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
Hickock is trying to trip Kersikov. He has hold of a leg but Kersikov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hickock persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
Hickock trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov working for a triangle but Hickock defends it easily.
Kersikov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hickock passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vlad Kersikov.
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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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