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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gary Player (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rustam Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Player might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kevin Gates feat. August Alsina - I Don't Get Tired. Kersikov has chosen Eminem - Survival as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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36
173 lbs
25 - 13 - 0 |
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181 cm
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176 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Player!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rustam Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Player avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Player does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Player.
Player gets the takedown into side control.
Kersikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Player off and has taken his back!
Player is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling Player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to stick to Player's back but Player is turning into Kersikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kersikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Player.
Player wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Player accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Player has a closed guard, preventing Kersikov from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kersikov tries to stand but Player is controlling from the bottom.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Player is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Player keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Player.
Player working a defensive guard here.
Player keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Player shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kersikov's guard.
Player wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Player postures up.
Kersikov wants to get back to his feet but Player is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Player throws a strike but Kersikov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Player pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Player has a closed guard, preventing Kersikov from standing up.
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 Gary Player will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Player.
Gary Player seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Player manages to avoid it.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Player is just out of range.
Player slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to score with a low kick but Player moves his leg out of the way.
Player goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Player.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Player looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Player throws a leg kick which misses Kersikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kersikov tries to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Player.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Player avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Player moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov takes a swing at Player's ribcage but misses.
Player avoids a kick to the body.
Player throws a chopping leg kick but Kersikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Player avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot by Player.
Player keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov cracks Player with a right hand to the side of the head.
Player pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range and Player settles back down.
Jab by Kersikov.
Player connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kersikov. Kersikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Both fighters circling a little - Kersikov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Player.
An inside leg kick lands from Player.
Player shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Player showed some decent athleticism there.
Player is stalling here. Kersikov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Player seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kersikov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Player tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to control but Player is keeping him busy.
Kersikov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Player haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Player is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Cozad MMA LA Elite, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kersikov wants to stand but Player has his arm trapped.
Kersikov is staying tight to Player's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov stands up and beckons Player to his feet.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Player.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Player.
Kersikov lands a jab to the nose.
Player misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kersikov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kersikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kersikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rustam Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Player takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Player moves away.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Player misses with a low kick.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Player counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kersikov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Player.
Player looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Player there.
Player sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kersikov defending well though.
Player thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kersikov's head.
Kersikov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Player.
Player has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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 Gary Player will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Player thumps Kersikov with a low kick.
Player throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Player throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
A combination from Kersikov does no damage.
Player connects with a leg kick. Kersikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Player.
Player connects with a solid leg kick.
Player throws a sloppy head kick
and Kersikov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kersikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Player shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kersikov's guard.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Player working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Player has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Player is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Player from controlling successfully.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Player manages to get himself to full guard.
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Player is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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.
Player is working an open guard so Kersikov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Player avoids the punch easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Player.
Player throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Player's knee momentarily.
Player throws a leg kick which misses Kersikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kersikov tries to avoid it.
Player throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Player moves out of range.
Player misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rustam Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Player is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Player uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Player bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kersikov's head backwards.
Player misses with a looping right.
Player throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Player.
Kersikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Rustam Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov lands with a nice combination. Player backs away looking to recover.
Player takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Player moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Player connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kersikov scrambles back to his feet.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Player.
Kersikov thuds his shin into the meat of Player's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Player is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Player chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking to slow Player down with leg kicks.
Player is looking to land body kicks.
Player scores with the left hand. Kersikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Player avoids it.
Player throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Player.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown.
Kersikov tries to counter with a clinch but Player shakes him off and moves away.
Kersikov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Player decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kersikov's guard.
Player wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Player slips nicely into half guard.
Kersikov looks like he's trying to stand up.
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 Gary Player.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Player, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Player!
After winning the bout, Gary Player 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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