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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Hickock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dappy - Good Intentions. Hickock has chosen Turn me on Mr Deadman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vlad Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Richard Hickock!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hickock misses with a body kick.
Hickock fails with a takedown attempt.
Hickock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Hickock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hickock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hickock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hickock throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hickock is just out of range.
Hickock blocks a jab.
Kersikov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kersikov moves forwards but Hickock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hickock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kersikov. Kersikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hickock's coach down at Manu's Kiwi Beer Barn - PIT Inc. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hickock's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kersikov scores with the left hand. Hickock knows he should have avoided that one.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Hickock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hickock misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Richard Hickock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickock gets a double leg takedown into Kersikov's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hickock is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kersikov.
Kersikov manages to get back to half guard.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Hickock is controlling well.
Hickock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Kersikov is trying to maintain the position but Hickock is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hickock tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov actively working from the bottom here.
Kersikov actively working from the bottom here.
Kersikov trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Hickock is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickock wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hickock throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kersikov to regain full guard.
Kersikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hickock postures up.
Hickock's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hickock wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov pulls Hickock in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hickock wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Richard Hickock was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hickock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kersikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hickock.
Kersikov is looking to clinch but Hickock is avoiding it.
Hickock misses with a straight left.
Hickock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hickock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kersikov.
Hickock scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hickock.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hickock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hickock punishes Kersikov's body with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Hickock misses
and Kersikov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hickock really felt that one!
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richard Hickock will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hickock blocks the body kick.
Hickock cracks Kersikov with an open hand slap.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Hickock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hickock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hickock has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kersikov.
Hickock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hickock lands with an overhand left.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Hickock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hickock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hickock misses with a low kick.
Richard Hickock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hickock scores with a hook.
Kersikov tries to work over Hickock's front leg with a kick but Hickock checks it.
Hickock clobbers Kersikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hickock throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hickock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kersikov's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickock takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hickock looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov tries to clinch but Hickock moves out of range.
Hickock lands with a right hand.
Hickock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hickock shoots in but no luck this time.
Good standup being displayed there by Hickock as he connects with a hook.
Hickock throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hickock scores with a jab. Kersikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kersikov thows a leg kick but Hickock checks it
and Hickock counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hickock lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hickock shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kersikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Hickock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hickock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov takes a swing at Hickock's ribcage but misses.
Hickock checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hickock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Hickock.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. Hickock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hickock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vlad Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hickock staying out of range there.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Hickock lands the left hand.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kersikov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kersikov lands a knee to the head.
Hickock managing to block the knees to the body from Kersikov.
Hickock missing with knees to the body.
Kersikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Hickock avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hickock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov stalling in the clinch.
Kersikov tries to work over Hickock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hickock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hickock misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hickock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kersikov's brow.
Hickock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kersikov's defenses.
It looks like Vlad Kersikov has been cut.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hickock presses Kersikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Hickock on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hickock.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hickock blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to pull guard but Hickock won't allow it.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Hickock.
Hickock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Hickock lands a body punch.
Hickock prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov taking a breather.
Hickock working aggressively here.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kersikov trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Hickock misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Hickock.
Hickock working aggressively here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov is struggling to control the position.
Hickock lands a hook that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Hickock trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richard Hickock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Hickock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Hickock.
Hickock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hickock moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hickock's sensitive parts.
Hickock tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hickock moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Hickock blocks the body kick.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hickock.
Hickock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Hickock.
Kersikov cracks Hickock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kersikov scores with a nice body kick.
Hickock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov needs to keep his hands up - Hickock had a free shot at his head there.
Hickock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kersikov is able to avoid easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hickock.
An inside leg kick from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kersikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hickock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hickock moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. Hickock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hickock looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kersikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Hickock moves forwards but Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov drops his hands momentarily and Hickock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hickock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kersikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Hickock saw that one coming.
Kersikov clobbers Hickock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hickock is just out of range.
Hickock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kersikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hickock misses with a straight left.
Hickock keeps Kersikov at a distance using the push kick.
Kersikov lands a head kick. Hickock smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hickock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body punch from Kersikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries a low kick but Hickock avoids it.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hickock.
Kersikov lands with a straight right. Hickock didn't see that one coming.
Hickock closes the distance and pushes Kersikov back into the cage.
Kersikov blocks an elbow strike.
Hickock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kersikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kersikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Hickock lands with a short shot to the head.
Hickock throws an elbow but it misses.
Hickock blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hickock's elbow.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Hickock.
Hickock working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hickock.
Kersikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hickock throws an elbow that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hickock creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kersikov takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to work over Hickock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Hickock is trying to drag Kersikov to the mat but Kersikov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vlad Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Hickock.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
Hickock lands a right hand.
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.
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.
Kersikov lands with a shot to the body.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hickock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kersikov.
Hickock wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Kersikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Hickock jumps back.
Hickock checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a head kick that Hickock semi-blocks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
Hickock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Hickock's leg. Hickock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hickock lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hickock. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Hickock's shoulder, as Hickock tries to avoid the shot.
Hickock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hickock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hickock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hickock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hickock scores with a leg kick.
Hickock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kersikov in his tracks.
Kersikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Hickock saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Hickock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hickock looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kersikov lands with a straight right. Hickock didn't see that one coming.
Hickock just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Hickock looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Hickock misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hickock throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Hickock drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kersikov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hickock is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kersikov.
Kersikov is trying to improve his position.
Hickock tries to move to mount but Kersikov blocks the move with his legs.
Richard Hickock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kersikov regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kersikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Hickock from controlling successfully.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hickock defends well.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Hickock from controlling successfully.
Kersikov working for a triangle but Hickock defends it easily.
Hickock trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hickock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hickock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hickock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kersikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hickock has managed to get both his arms back between Kersikov's legs - danger averted.
Kersikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kersikov controls Hickock momentarily but Hickock frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hickock is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Kersikov had his way with Richard Hickock in that round.
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!
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hickock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hickock moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.
Hickock shoots in looking for a takedown. Kersikov tries to sprawl out of it but Hickock 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.
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hickock is out of range.
Hickock wants to land a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Hickock moves out of range easily.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Hickock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hickock down.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hickock.
Kersikov thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickock throws a lazy body kick
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Kersikov tries to work over Hickock's front leg with a kick but Hickock checks it.
Hickock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hickock.
Hickock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Hickock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Hickock's shoulder, as Hickock tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Hickock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hickock closes the distance and clinches.
Richard Hickock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hickock.
Hickock prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Hickock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickock misses with the head strike.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Kersikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hickock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hickock throws an elbow but it misses.
Kersikov blocks an elbow strike.
Kersikov jumps guard but Hickock stands there with Kersikov around his waist. Kersikov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hickock working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov blocks an elbow strike.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hickock.
Hickock is working for takedown but Kersikov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kersikov is looking to control Hickock's arms but Hickock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kersikov has his back to the cage.
A short uppercut from Hickock.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hickock's elbow.
Hickock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov pushes Hickock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Hickock scores with a shoulder strike.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Hickock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hickock throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kersikov tries to work over Hickock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Hickock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hickock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hickock pushes Kersikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Hickock lands a hook that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hickock lands a left hand.
The referee calls for Kersikov to work.
Hickock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kersikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vlad Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Hickock.
Hickock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hickock backwards.
Hickock misses with a punch on the inside.
Hickock blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov has Hickock pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hickock obliges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hickock.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Hickock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hickock 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 James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Richard Hickock!
A relieved looking Richard Hickock thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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