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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chan-Sung Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jung comes to the cage accompanied by Waiting Room. Kersikov has chosen Iron Maiden - The Wicker Man as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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141 lbs
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149 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chan-Sung Jung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov scores with a spinning back kick!
Jung is looking to score with low kicks.
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jung. Jung obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Jung.
Jung lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov scores with a push kick.
Jung has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kersikov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kersikov needs to keep his hands up - Jung had a free shot at his head there.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Jung.
Jung will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Jung ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jung darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Jung sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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 blocks the body kick.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Jung moves out of range easily.
Chan-Sung Jung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Jung.
Jung moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jung throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Jung is predictable there
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jung keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Jung is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kersikov pushes down on Jung's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jung is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back!
Kersikov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jung dominating with strikes here.
Jung prevents Kersikov from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov taking shots to the head.
Kersikov regains half guard.
Jung is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov manages to get to full guard.
Jung throws a strike but Kersikov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung trying to control the position.
Jung is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Jung has wrist control.
Jung is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov postures up in Jung's guard and throws a big left but Jung blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jung bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard.
Kersikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jung is aware though and is defending well.
Jung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jung wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov pulls Jung in close to his closed guard and prevents Jung from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jung is pushing down on Kersikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kersikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Jung has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chan-Sung Jung will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jung throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
Kersikov 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.
Jab from Kersikov.
Jung lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jung throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jung won't be happy with that.
Kersikov wants to control but Jung is keeping him busy.
Jung manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kersikov's best efforts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jung is trying to control but can't.
Roman Kersikov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kersikov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jung wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov landing punches.
Kersikov trying to control but Jung is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jung can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kersikov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jung is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jung bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Jung looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jung is working hard here to advance position.
Jung trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chan-Sung Jung wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jung will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kersikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jung.
Jung connects with a leg kick. Kersikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jung throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kersikov.
Jung lunges at Kersikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kersikov's hand.
Jung takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kersikov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Jung won't allow it.
Kersikov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jung is trying to control but can't.
Kersikov working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jung is looking to improve his position.
Jung avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kersikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov winds up and cracks Jung with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jung is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but Jung defends it.
Kersikov is thwarting Jung's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jung manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kersikov forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jung is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Some bone on bone action there as Jung checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chan-Sung Jung is winning the standup battle so far.
Jung throws a chopping leg kick but Kersikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jung throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jung won't be happy with that.
Kersikov has control of an arm but Jung manages to advance to Kersikov's back!
Jung keeps control of the position as Kersikov tries to break free.
Jung is punishing Kersikov with strikes - can he finish him?!
Kersikov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jung can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape.
Kersikov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kersikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jung slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Check out the look on Jung's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kersikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jung is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kersikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov is looking for a triangle but Jung pushes his legs off easily.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Jung controlling him for the moment.
Jung looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Jung keeps moving.
Kersikov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jung's head.
Jung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov won't allow Jung to sweep him here.
Kersikov passes Jung's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kersikov is thwarting Jung's attempts to control the position.
Jung slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jung has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kersikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jung has momentary wrist control but Kersikov slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov pushes down on Jung's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kersikov wants to control but Jung is keeping him busy.
Jung won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount.
Kersikov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jung trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Jung is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Jung tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kersikov really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jung has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Jung.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Jung.
Jung lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kersikov takes a step back to recover.
Kersikov lands an overhand right.
Jung tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Jung sees coming a mile off.
Kersikov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jung instigates a clinch.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jung misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kersikov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jung tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kersikov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jung throws a head punch that misses.
Jung prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jung has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jung gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chan-Sung Jung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Kersikov.
Kersikov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jung avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jung throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Jung.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
A nice left hand lands by Jung.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
A head punch on the inside from Jung fails to land.
Jung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jung avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jung.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jung has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kersikov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kersikov wants a takedown but no success here.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jung.
Kersikov pushes Jung back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jung blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jung throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kersikovs head.
Chan-Sung Jung has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jung lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Jung looking to slow down the pace here.
Jung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Jung.
Jung fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jung scores with a hook to the body.
Kersikov can't get the takedown.
Kersikov goes for a takedown attempt but Jung pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jung throws a body kick that misses
and Kersikov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jung!
Jung struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Chan-Sung Jung will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Jung. That snapped Kersikov's head back.
Jung is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jung throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jung throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jung!
Kersikov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jung's legs.
Kersikov controlling the position from side mount.
Jung regains half guard.
Jung is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jung is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jung has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Jung's legs - danger averted.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jung is retaining full guard.
Jung trying to control the position here.
Kersikov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Jung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Jung gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kersikov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jung!
Jung sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kersikov is keen to just control but Jung is a slippery customer.
Kersikov is thwarting Jung's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Kersikov landing strikes from the mount.
Kersikov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Jung is squirming around nicely.
Kersikov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kersikov lands a big shot there that rocks Jung but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jung tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov raining down shots from the mount!
Kersikov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jung can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov looking to control but Jung is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov prevents Jung from getting the reversal.
Jung takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kersikov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jung hang on?
Jung is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov tries to control but Jung wriggling away.
Jung is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
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.
Chan-Sung Jung spoke after the fight, saying 'Congrats.'.
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