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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jameson Connemara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Iron Maiden - The Wicker Man. Roman Kersikov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jameson Connemara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Connemara lands a lovely overhand right.
Connemara is looking to land body kicks.
Kersikov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Connemara defends it well.
Connemara moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Connemara swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Connemara with a nice cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Connemara.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Connemara counters with a solid body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Connemara.
Connemara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jameson Connemara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connemara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Connemara defends it well.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Connemara was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Connemara.
Jameson Connemara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Connemara.
Connemara blocks a jab.
Connemara lands a body shot.
Connemara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Connemara.
Connemara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Connemara just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov feints the counter takedown.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Connemara saw that one coming.
Connemara swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Connemara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connemara connects with a jab.
Connemara tried to score with a low kick but Kersikov checks it.
And Kersikov tries to counter it with a takedown but Connemara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Connemara saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Connemara misses the target.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Connemara avoids it.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Connemara.
Kersikov feints the counter takedown.
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook 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!
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Connemara counters with a body kick.
Connemara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Connemara.
An inside leg kick from Connemara misses.
Kersikov thumps Connemara with a low kick.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Connemara's head but Connemara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
It looked like Connemara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kersikov.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Connemara.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Connemara.
Kersikov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Connemara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connemara swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Jab by Connemara.
Kersikov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Connemara is fending him off so far but Kersikov persists. Nope, Connemara circles away and we're back to standing.
Kersikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Connemara digs a good body shot into Kersikov's ribs.
Connemara looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connemara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Connemara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov thumps Connemara with a low kick.
Kersikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Connemara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Connemara dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Connemara fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kersikov just manages to avoid it.
Kersikov is looking to slow Connemara down with leg kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Connemara.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kersikov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Connemara has got the better of the exchanges.
Connemara moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Connemara half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Connemara tries a head kick but it misses.
Connemara throws a sloppy body shot
and Connemara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connemara tries to land a leg kick but Kersikov saw it coming and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Connemara lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Connemara throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
Jameson Connemara is winning the standup battle so far.
Connemara throws a body shot but no joy.
Connemara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Connemara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Connemara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Connemara moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Connemara walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kersikov.
Connemara throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connemara throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov ducks right into an uppercut from Connemara.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Connemara checks it.
Connemara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Connemara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Connemara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Connemara.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connemara throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
Connemara lands a glancing blow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Connemara connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connemara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Connemara is looking to chop away at Kersikov's legs.
And Kersikov tries to counter it with a takedown but Connemara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kersikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Connemara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kersikov scrambles back to his feet.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Connemara throws out the jab.
Connemara misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Connemara feints and then cracks Kersikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kersikov down.
A low kick from Kersikov misses
enabling Connemara to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Connemara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Connemara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Kersikov tries to counter it with a takedown but Connemara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Connemara throws a leg kick which misses Kersikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kersikov tries to avoid it.
Connemara scores with a shot to the body.
Kersikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Connemara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Connemara missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov thuds his right hand into Connemara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Connemara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Connemara dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Connemara throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Kersikov backs away, Connemara returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Connemara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Kersikov throws the left hand but Connemara avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Connemara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Connemara misses with a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Connemara pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
Kersikov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connemara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Connemara seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Connemara managing to control the position.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Connemara is keeping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Connemara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A good leg kick by Connemara.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Connemara misses the target.
Kersikov throws a sloppy body shot
and Connemara counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connemara throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Connemara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kersikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Connemara.
Kersikov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Connemara throws a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt - Connemara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kersikov slips a jab from Connemara.
Connemara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Connemara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Connemara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kersikov to score with a decent uppercut.
Connemara lands with an uppercut that bounces Kersikov off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Connemara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Connemara throws a head kick that misses.
Connemara tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Connemara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Connemara.
Connemara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Connemara throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kersikov!
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Connemara is just out of range.
Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Connemara can pounce on him.
Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Connemara checks it well.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Connemara jumps back.
Connemara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Connemara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Connemara wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Connemara throws a leg kick that misses.
Connemara misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jameson Connemara did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Connemara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circle momentarily. Connemara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Connemara scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connemara looks to land a body kick but Kersikov moved away.
Kersikov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Connemara throws a body kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Connemara throws out the jab.
Connemara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Connemara makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Connemara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov scores with a nice strike.
Connemara scores with a spinning back kick!
Kersikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice body punch from Connemara.
Connemara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kersikov is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connemara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Connemara throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Connemara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Connemara.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Connemara there.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Connemara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Connemara wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Connemara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kersikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kersikov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Connemara defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Connemara avoids the punch easily.
Connemara moves into range and connects with a jab.
Connemara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Connemara is out of range.
As Kersikov backs away, Connemara returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Connemara connects with the punch.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Connemara slaps the foot to one side.
Connemara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Connemara.
Connemara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kersikov is able to avoid easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connemara takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Connemara lands a slapping body shot.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Connemara moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
Connemara is looking to counter with a body kick.
Connemara misses with a body kick.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Connemara counters with a slapping leg kick.
Connemara takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Connemara moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Connemara can pounce on him.
Connemara lands the left hand.
Connemara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Connemara had his way with Roman Kersikov in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Connemara throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a single leg into guard. Connemara didn't expect that.
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kersikov trying to control but Connemara is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connemara 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.
Connemara has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Connemara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Connemara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Connemara can pounce on him.
Roman Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jameson Connemara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Connemara is looking to chop away at Kersikov's legs.
Connemara delivers a nice body kick.
Connemara scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Connemara.
Kersikov tries to land a body kick
and Connemara finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Connemara scores with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kersikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Connemara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Connemara pushes Kersikov off looking to stand but Kersikov dives back in and keeps control.
Connemara is controlling Kersikov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Connemara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connemara is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Connemara is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connemara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Connemara scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Connemara does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Connemara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kersikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Connemara, which made it look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jameson Connemara.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Connemara, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jameson Connemara!
After winning the bout, Jameson Connemara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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