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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sal Governale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bokya Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Get Back - Ludacris. Bokya Kersikov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sal Governale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bokya Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Governale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Governale has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Governale checks the leg kick.
Governale shoots in but Kersikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Governale with a poor takedown
and Kersikov counters with a single leg into guard. Governale didn't expect that.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kersikov throwing strikes from guard but Governale blocks nicely.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Governale has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov postures up in Governale's guard and throws a big left but Governale blocks it.
Governale has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
Kersikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Governale fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sal Governale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Governale was covering up waiting for the punch and Kersikov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Governale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Governale gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Governale.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kersikov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Governale is looking to work some ground and pound but Kersikov has wrist control.
Governale trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Governale trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Governale being controlled here momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Governale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Governale misses with a straight right.
Good work by Governale as he checks the leg kick.
Governale missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov lands a right hook to the body.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kersikov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Governale is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kersikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov thows a leg kick but Governale checks it
and Governale counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kersikov won't be happy with that.
Kersikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Governale off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Governale tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Kersikov.
Governale covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Governale covering up well and avoiding damage.
Governale is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Governale is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bokya Kersikov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Governale thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Kersikov counters with a shoot takedown. Governale fights it but they end up in guard.
Kersikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Governale pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Governale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Governale is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Governale is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Governale feints and then cracks Kersikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kersikov down.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. Governale looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kersikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kersikov scores with a kick to the body.
Governale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Governale.
Nice straight punches there by Governale. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Governale.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Governale has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Governale is defended easily by Kersikov.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Governale crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kersikov - the referee stops the clock and Governale gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kersikov. Governale manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Governale fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Governale on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Governale crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kersikov - the referee stops the clock and Governale gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kersikov. Governale manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Governale throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Kersikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kersikov trying to control but Governale is working from the bottom.
Kersikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kersikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Governale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov postures up in Governale's guard and throws a big left but Governale blocks it.
Governale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Governale working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Governale keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Governale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kersikov cracks the inside of Governale's front leg.
A big left from Governale misses.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Governale slaps the foot to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Governale throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kersikov's waist but Kersikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Governale off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sal Governale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Governale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. Governale looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bokya 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kersikov scores with a spinning back kick!
Governale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kersikov as he jumps to the side.
Governale throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Governale misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Governale keeps control of the position for the meantime.
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 throwing shots but Governale is blocking nicely.
Governale is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Governale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but Governale defends it.
Governale taking some punishment here, with Kersikov in his half guard.
Kersikov working the head and body with strikes.
Kersikov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kersikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Governale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sal Governale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Governale preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Governale on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kersikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Governale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov throws a strike but Governale avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Governale keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Governale looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov distracts Governale with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Governale is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Governale trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Governale's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Governale will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Governale closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kersikov circles away.
Bokya Kersikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Governale missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bokya Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kersikov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bokya Kersikov!
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energy
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hype
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