Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 305 Temidare vs Okongwu 2
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Walton misses with a body shot
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like John Boy Walton has been cut.
Kersikov lands a right hook to the body.
Walton misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov throws a big counter head kick but Walton avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walton.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Walton.
Walton lands with a good body shot.
Walton scores with a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses.
Walton misses with a hook to the body
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walton throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Kersikov counters with a nice right hand that sends Walton toppling to the canvas! Walton scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kersikov finish him?!#ROC2#Walton is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walton throws a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Walton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kersikov fakes the leg kick and cracks Walton in the body.
Walton is breathing heavily.
Walton throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
John Boy Walton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Good leg kick by Kersikov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kersikov counters with a body kick.
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walton tries to land a body kick
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Walton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Walton throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with an outside leg kick.
Crunch! Kersikov slams his shin into Walton's torso.
Walton on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kersikov with a nice cross.
Kersikov scores with a push kick.
Kersikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Walton will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Kersikov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Walton if he has to take too many more of those.
Jab by Kersikov.
Walton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body.
Walton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Walton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kersikov seems to be stalking Walton here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Walton drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andrei Kersikov!
A victorious Andrei Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
John Boy Walton was interviewed post fight and said 'Mr Pickles, I’m sorry I let you down my friend.'.

Event: DMMA 300 Kersikov vs Okongwu
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Okongwu swinging wildly here.
Kersikov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Okongwu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kersikov eats them both and turns towards Okongwu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Kersikov.
Okongwu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1#
Okongwu scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Okongwu moves away and avoids it.
Okongwu throws a big counter head kick but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
Okongwu misses with a kick to the body.
Okongwu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Okongwu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kersikov counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Kersikov throws a hook but Okongwu blocks it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Okongwu throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Okongwu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okongwu looks to land a body kick but Kersikov moved away.
And Kersikov counters with a quick kick to the body but Okongwu blocks it.#CL2#
Okongwu instigates a clinch. #T3#
Kersikov lands an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Okongwu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Okongwu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okongwu working aggressively here.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Kersikov.
Okongwu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okongwu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okongwu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Okongwu blocks it.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Okongwu controls the action.
Okongwu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards.
Good body shot from Kersikov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okongwu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okongwu avoiding damage as Kersikov throws knees to the body.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action. #T4#
Come on Kersikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kersikov lands a knee to the head.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Okongwu blocks a body shot from Kersikov. #BC#
Kersikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Okongwu gets a clinch.
Okongwu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Come on Kersikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Okongwu lands with a light punch inside.
Okongwu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okongwu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kersikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mauro Okongwu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mauro Okongwu'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.#R2#
Kersikov scores with a push kick.
Okongwu checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Okongwu just misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kersikov's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Okongwu.
Okongwu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Okongwu misses with a body punch
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Okongwu.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Okongwu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Kersikov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okongwu 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.#T2#
Okongwu tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Kersikov lands a big head kick that sends Okongwu tumbling to the mat! Kersikov takes a step backwards and waves Okongwu back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#That has opened up Mauro Okongwu's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okongwu swinging wildly here.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a body kick.#T3#
Okongwu lands with a right hand.
Okongwu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kersikov rather than just go for the knockout.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okongwu thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Kersikov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses.
Kersikov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okongwu is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Okongwu throws a leg kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Kersikov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okongwu is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okongwu misses with a body kick.
Okongwu looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Kersikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mauro Okongwu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Okongwu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okongwu.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Okongwu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Okongwu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kersikov's hands.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okongwu.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Okongwu scores with a body shot.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Okongwu.
Kersikov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Okongwu avoids it.
Okongwu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Okongwu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Okongwu.
Kersikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okongwu drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Okongwu throws a big shot that misses.
Okongwu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Okongwu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kersikov.#CUT2#It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
Okongwu takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#The cut above Mauro Okongwu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Okongwu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Okongwu just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okongwu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A left lands for Kersikov.
Okongwu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Okongwu misses with a hook.
Kersikov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okongwu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okongwu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kersikov throws a lazy body kick
and Okongwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okongwu just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mauro Okongwu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Okongwu 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauro Okongwu!
Our winner, Mauro Okongwu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 221: Minoru v Godwin
Date: Feb 09, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Ihantala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A lazy body kick from Ihantala
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Ihantala.
Kersikov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ihantala misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ihantala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ihantala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Ihantala is predictable there #KD#
and Kersikov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ihantala! Kersikov lets Ihantala back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ihantala throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range. #T1#
Ihantala misses with a kick to the body
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ihantala. Kersikov shrugs it off though.
Ihantala throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
It appears Kersikov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ihantala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ihantala avoids it.
Ihantala misses with a straight right. #T2#
Ihantala throws a body kick that misses #KD#
and Kersikov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ihantala! Kersikov lets Ihantala back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ihantala throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice body shot.
Ihantala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ihantala doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ihantala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Ihantala throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Kersikov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ihantala! Kersikov lets Ihantala back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Tali Ihantala has been cut.#T3#
Ihantala throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Kersikov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ihantala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Ihantala manages to avoid it.
Ihantala looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ihantala throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
As Ihantala looks to move away, Kersikov throws a big counter combo but Ihantala just gets out of the way.#T4#
Ihantala throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kersikov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ihantala motions for Kersikov to come forward. Ihantala throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Kersikov cracks Ihantala with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kersikov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ihantala to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ihantala.
Kersikov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ihantala throws a sloppy head kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ihantala looks winded!
Kersikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ihantala doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tali Ihantala's cut.
That's time! Kersikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A shot to the liver by Kersikov. Beautiful body shot.
Ihantala misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ihantala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Ihantala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a crisp right that sends Ihantala to the canvas! Kersikov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Kersikov!
A relieved looking Andrei Kersikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 212: Mahogany v Simone 2
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Torvik - that will leave a mark!
Kersikov checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Torvik closes the distance and clinches.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Torvik.
Torvik misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torvik.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Torvik.
Torvik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Torvik tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik lands a shoulder strike.
Kersikov lands a shot to the body.
Torvik misses with a punch to the body.
Torvik misses with some punches. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Torvik fails to land.
Torvik misses with the head strike.
Kersikov avoiding damage.
Torvik swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torvik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Torvik avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Kersikov connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Torvik avoids the damage to the body.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torvik's elbow. #BC2#
Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kersikov lands a jab to the head.
Torvik fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Torvik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Torvik backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Torvik throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torvik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torvik backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kersikov defending well as Torvik loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Torvik counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kersikov needs to keep his hands up - Torvik had a free shot at his head there.#T3##CL#
Torvik clinches.
Torvik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torvik lands an uppercut.
Torvik working aggressively here.
A short left from Torvik.
Torvik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kersikov works on Torvik's body with a couple of short punches.
Torvik tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Torvik back against the cage.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Torvik.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Torvik.
Kersikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Torvik avoids it.
Kersikov is trying to stall.
Torvik prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Torvik avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage. #T4#
Kersikov landing knees to the body.
Torvik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov.
A head punch on the inside from Torvik fails to land.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Torvik.
Torvik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torvik pushes Kersikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Torvik.
Torvik misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Kersikov.
Torvik misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Kersikov.
Torvik is breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Kersikov.
Torvik tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Torvik back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Torvik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Torvik's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kersikov looks to land a combination but Torvik avoids it well.
Torvik fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Torvik - just one landing.
Torvik 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 looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torvik jabs Kersikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Torvik
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Torvik's knee momentarily.
Sven Torvik is winning the standup battle so far.
Torvik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Kersikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kersikov slips a jab from Torvik.
Torvik misses with a straight right.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Torvik misses with a body kick.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Kersikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A swing and a miss from Torvik.
A nice inside leg kick there by Torvik. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torvik throws out the jab.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Kersikov blocks the low kick.
Torvik throws a nice looking combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kersikov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Torvik blocks it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kersikov checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Kersikov misses.
Torvik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kersikov has time to react.
Torvik misses with a combination
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body.
Torvik connects with a leg kick.
Torvik throws a wild body kick that Kersikov sees coming a mile off.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Torvik.
Kersikov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Torvik throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kersikov!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torvik finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Kersikov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Torvik misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Torvik avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Torvik.
Torvik throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
That kick from Torvik tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Torvik swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Torvik misses the shot to the body.
Torvik throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Torvik.
Torvik tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Torvik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torvik misses with a low kick.
Torvik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Torvik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sven Torvik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Andrei Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Torvik jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Torvik misses with a body shot.
Torvik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov thuds his shin into the meat of Torvik's side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kersikov with a jab.#CUT2#Sven Torvik's cut is getting worse.
Torvik has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kersikov.
Torvik blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
Torvik tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kersikov is able to avoid easily.
Torvik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kersikov thinks about the counter body kick.
Torvik throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Torvik only half commits.
And Kersikov responds with a good body kick, but Torvik manages to step out the way in time.
Torvik throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Kersikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Torvik 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.
Torvik takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #KD2#
Kersikov lands a big right hand that sends Torvik crashing to the mat! Kersikov stays standing though and waves Torvik back to his feet!#CUT2#Sven Torvik's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Kersikov scores with a nice body kick.
Torvik throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Torvik badly! Kersikov follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Torvik out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Kersikov finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrei Kersikov!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrei Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 207: Haggar v Le Franc
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Seanoa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice body punch from Seanoa.
Seanoa tries to clinch up
and Kersikov counters with a nice body kick.
Seanoa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seanoa swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Seanoa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
Seanoa tries to clinch up but Kersikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Seanoa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Nuufo Seanoa has been cut.
Seanoa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Seanoa swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Seanoa tries to clinch up
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Seanoa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kersikov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Seanoa misses with a double jab
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov moves out of range as Seanoa throws a body kick.
Seanoa misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.#T3#
Seanoa throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Seanoa wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Andrei Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seanoa misses with a leg kick.
A combination from Seanoa does no damage.
And Kersikov responds with a good body kick, but Seanoa manages to step out the way in time.
Kersikov lands with a nice body punch.
Seanoa misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov lands with a nice body kick.
Seanoa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kersikov's head backwards.#T4#
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seanoa.
Seanoa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kersikov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Seanoa.
Seanoa connects with a right hand. Kersikov shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seanoa looks to clinch
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seanoa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Seanoa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Seanoa.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andrei Kersikov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Seanoa tries to score with a low kick but Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
Seanoa scoring well with a low kick there.
Seanoa throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seanoa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seanoa throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seanoa.
A decent looking cross lands there for Seanoa.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick. #TD#
Seanoa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kersikov!
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov keeps trying to improve his position.
Sloppy strikes there by Seanoa.
Kersikov is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Seanoa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kersikov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kersikov defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Seanoa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kersikov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Seanoa is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kersikov looks calm but he's in trouble here. Seanoa gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kersikov is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Seanoa lets go of the hold and Kersikov can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nuufo Seanoa!
Nuufo Seanoa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 199: Mathieu v Andrei
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mathieu blocks a jab.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been told by Mathieu's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice defenses there by Mathieu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Mathieu saw that one coming.
Mathieu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kersikov misses with the body kick
and Mathieu counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mathieu slips under a jab.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Mathieu's shoulder, as Mathieu tries to avoid the shot.
As Kersikov backs away, Mathieu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kersikov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kersikov lands with a nice body kick.
Kersikov fails to land with a series of punches.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mathieu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kersikov really felt that one!
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Mathieu counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Mathieu moved away.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Mathieu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kersikov lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Ernesto Mathieu has been cut.
Kersikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mathieu.
A quick step to the side and Mathieu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Mathieu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Mathieu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Mathieu ducked under it nicely.
Mathieu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kersikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Mathieu moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Mathieu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Mathieu counters with a good, hard body kick but Kersikov shrugs it off.
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.
And Mathieu counters with a quick kick to the body but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mathieu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A head kick by Kersikov misses
and Mathieu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and Mathieu moves out of range easily.
Mathieu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Mathieu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kersikov thinking. #T3#
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kersikov misses the body punch
and Mathieu counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrei Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mathieu avoids a kick to the body.
Mathieu throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mathieu's head backwards.#T4#
Kersikov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Mathieu counter with a right hand.
Kersikov scores with a push kick.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Mathieu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Mathieu misses the target.
Kersikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kersikov looks to throw a body kick
and Mathieu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Mathieu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body punch from Kersikov. #T2#
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Mathieu.
Mathieu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mathieu slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Ernesto Mathieu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mathieu moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Mathieu moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Mathieu misses its target.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Mathieu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kersikov really felt that one!
Kersikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kersikov tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A low kick from Kersikov is predictable there
and Mathieu counters with a nice body kick.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Mathieu counters with a two punch combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Mathieu counters with a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrei Kersikov.
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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Kersikov!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrei Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 189: Andrei v Hagger 3
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Kersikov throws a head kick but Haggar moves out of range.
Haggar scores with a nice head shot.
Haggar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kersikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KFA in the buildup to the fight.
Haggar's corner calls for a 1-2. Haggar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haggar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kersikov. Kersikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Haggar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Haggar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A punch lands to the side of Kersikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Haggar scores with a hook.
Haggar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Haggar with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kersikov lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Mike Haggar has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Haggar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Haggar moves away and avoids it.
Mike Haggar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haggar avoids a kick to the body.
Andrei Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haggar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Haggar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Haggar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kersikov sprawls well. Kersikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Haggar gets slowly back to his feet.
Andrei Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Haggar.
A cross from Haggar lands.
Kersikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Haggar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kersikov sprawls well. Kersikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Haggar gets slowly back to his feet.
Haggar lands with an overhand left.#T2#
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Haggar moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Haggar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haggar blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
Haggar lands a right hook to the body.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kersikov swings for the body but Haggar moves out of range.
Haggar might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kersikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Haggar's head.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Haggar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Haggar is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Haggar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Haggar slips a nice elbow through Kersikov's hands, connecting with Kersikov's forehead.
Kersikov gets back to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haggar's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Haggar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haggar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haggar wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Haggar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Haggar postures up and lands a big shot to Kersikov's brow.
Haggar working some strikes from top position.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haggar is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haggar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haggar postures up in Kersikov's guard and throws a big left but Kersikov blocks it.
Haggar scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Haggar is looking to work some ground and pound but Kersikov has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov is pulling down on Haggar's head to control his posture.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Haggar trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haggar distracts Kersikov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Haggar landing with the ground and pound.
Haggar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Haggar throwing strikes but missing.
Haggar throwing strikes from guard but Kersikov blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haggar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Haggar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Haggar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Haggar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kersikov momentarily.
Kersikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice sprawl there from Kersikov as Haggar shoots in.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Haggar saw that one coming.
Haggar with the counter takedown but Kersikov avoids it easily.#TD2#
Haggar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kersikov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kersikov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Haggar.
Kersikov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Haggar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kersikov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haggar.
Haggar wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
Haggar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mike Haggar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haggar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Haggar working his ground and pound in the gym.
Haggar trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haggar. #T1#
Haggar throwing shots but Kersikov is blocking nicely.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Haggar keeps him under control.
Kersikov manages to get to full guard.
Haggar postures up in Kersikov's guard and throws a big left but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Haggar is proving a slippery customer.
Haggar chips away with some ground and pound.
Haggar postures up in Kersikov's guard and throws a big left but Kersikov blocks it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Haggar wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haggar.
Haggar throwing strikes but missing.
Kersikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Haggar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haggar.
Haggar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kersikov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haggar is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kersikov punishes Haggar's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Haggar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Nice cross by Haggar.
Kersikov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Haggar if he has to take too many more of those.
Haggar is breathing heavily.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and Haggar moves out of range easily.
Haggar has a takedown stuffed.
Kersikov gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Haggar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Haggar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kersikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haggar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Haggar trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Haggar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haggar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Haggar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haggar.
Haggar misses with a low kick.
Haggar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kersikov circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Haggar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Haggar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Kersikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haggar connects with a single shot there.
Haggar shoots in looking for a takedown. Kersikov tries to sprawl out of it but Haggar 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 throws the kick towards the body but Haggar avoids it.
Haggar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haggar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kersikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haggar somewhat.
Haggar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kersikov cracks a nice hook into Haggar's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggar ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
Haggar lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Haggar moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Haggar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Haggar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Haggar lands strikes from half guard.
Haggar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haggar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Haggar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Haggar throwing shots but Kersikov is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Haggar lands a nice short elbow.
Haggar is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Haggar is controlling the pace.
Haggar is nestled in close to Kersikov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Haggar working Kersikov over with strikes.
Haggar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kersikov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haggar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haggar working over Kersikov with some ground and pound. Kersikov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Haggar lands a nice short elbow.
Haggar controlling the pace.
Haggar lands with a punch from half guard.
Haggar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Haggar working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Haggar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kersikov's head.
Haggar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Haggar not doing much here.
Haggar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kersikov defending well though.
Haggar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Haggar throwing shots but Kersikov is blocking nicely.
Kersikov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haggar.
Haggar slips a nice elbow through Kersikov's hands, connecting with Kersikov's forehead.#T4#
Haggar working over Kersikov with some ground and pound. Kersikov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Haggar lands a nice short elbow.
Haggar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Haggar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Haggar thows a huge punch but Kersikov dodges it nicely.
Kersikov is not content to let Haggar control the position.
Haggar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Haggar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haggar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haggar thows a huge punch but Kersikov dodges it nicely.
Haggar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Haggar really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Haggar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haggar was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Haggar lands an overhand right.
Haggar catches Kersikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haggar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kersikov pinned against the cage. Kersikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Haggar ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Haggar ducks down to avoid it.
Haggar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov takes one on the button.
Haggar ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Haggar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
so Haggar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Haggar is looking to work some ground and pound but Kersikov has wrist control.
Haggar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haggar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kersikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Haggar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Haggar stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Haggar on the ground.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kersikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Haggar controlling from the top position.
Haggar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Haggar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haggar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haggar is looking to work some ground and pound but Kersikov has wrist control.
Haggar advances position into side control!
Haggar throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Haggar throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Haggar working the ground and pound from side control.
Kersikov regains half guard, as Haggar was trying to land strikes.
Haggar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Haggar lands with a punch from half guard.
Haggar working Kersikov over with strikes.
Haggar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Haggar thows a huge punch but Kersikov dodges it nicely.
Haggar working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kersikov's thigh. Kersikov counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T3#
Haggar works over Kersikov with some ground and pound from guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Haggar from controlling successfully.
Kersikov trying to control the position.
Haggar lands a couple of digs.
Kersikov trying to control the position.
Haggar scoring with some ground and pound.
Haggar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Haggar is looking to work some ground and pound but Kersikov has wrist control.
Haggar trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Haggar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kersikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kersikov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Haggar has passed into side control.
Kersikov is looking to regain half guard here but Haggar keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes there by Haggar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Haggar dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mike Haggar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
A lazy left from Haggar finds it's target.
Andrei Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haggar fails to land the takedown.
Haggar lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haggar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haggar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kersikov on the side of the head.
Haggar misses with a takedown attempt - Kersikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haggar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haggar.
Horrible takedown attempt by Haggar or perhaps it was just good defense by Kersikov, which made it look bad.
Andrei Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Haggar.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Haggar is out of range.
Mike Haggar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov misses with a head kick. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kersikov.
Haggar looks for a takedown but Kersikov sprawls well.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Haggar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Haggar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kersikov - the referee stops the clock and Haggar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kersikov. Haggar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Haggar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Haggar scores with a nice strike.
Haggar moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Haggar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kersikov throws a jab when Haggar was well out of range.
Haggar blocks a low kick nicely.
Haggar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kersikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Haggar momentarily.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Haggar tries to counter it with a takedown but Kersikov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Haggar sees coming a mile off.
Haggar misses with a straight left.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Haggar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Haggar scores with a decent looking hook.
Kersikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Haggar shoots and misses
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haggar checks it well.
Haggar shoots in looking for a takedown but Kersikov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haggar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Haggar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haggar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kersikov misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Haggar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kersikov!
Haggar throws an elbow but Kersikov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Haggar postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T3#
Haggar connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kersikov some visible discomfort.
Kersikov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Haggar.
Haggar throws a strike aimed at the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov avoids it well.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom here.
Haggar throws a strike aimed at the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov avoids it well.
Haggar scoring with punches from side control.
Haggar working the body and head with strikes.
Haggar wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Haggar are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Haggar lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
Haggar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Haggar tries to score with some ground and pound. Kersikov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Haggar grinds an elbow into Kersikov's temple.
Haggar works to advance to full mount. Kersikov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Haggar looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Haggar lands a nice shot to the head.
Haggar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kersikov?
Haggar scoring with strikes but Kersikov is staying in there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haggar with good strikes from the mount here!
Mike Haggar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Haggar wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Haggar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haggar 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Haggar!
Mike Haggar is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: WVT 184: Anderson v Andrei
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Anderson.
Anderson cracks Kersikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.#KD#
Anderson lands a big uppercut and Kersikov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kersikov looks OK. Anderson waves Kersikov back to his feet!#T1#
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Anderson drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kersikov is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Anderson hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andrei Kersikov!
Andrei Kersikov is the new super heavyweight champion!
Andrei Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C239: Hoost vs Kersikov
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Hoost.
Kersikov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoost goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Hoost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Hoost is out of range.
Hoost is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hoost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov thinks about the counter body kick.
Hoost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoost.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kersikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoost momentarily. #CUT2#It looks like Clarence Hoost has been cut.
Kersikov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kersikov throws a lazy body kick
and Hoost counters with a three punch combo that has Kersikov backing up. Kersikov nods at Hoost to acknowledge the strikes.
Kersikov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hoost's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kersikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hoost scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Hoost slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
Hoost misses with a kick to the body
and Kersikov counters with an outside leg kick.
Hoost tries to land a body kick
and Hoost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hoost.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Hoost is wise to it.#T4#
Kersikov connects with a high kick. #CUT2#Clarence Hoost's cut is getting worse.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#Clarence Hoost's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hoost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andrei Kersikov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Good work by Hoost as he checks the leg kick.
Hoost was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kersikov thuds his right hand into Hoost's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hoost looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Hoost slips the punch.
Hoost appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoost explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoost.#T1#
Hoost keeps Kersikov at a distance using the push kick.
Hoost jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hoost throws a leg kick which misses Kersikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kersikov tries to avoid it. #T2#
Hoost looks to land a body kick but Kersikov moved away.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hoost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
And Hoost counters with a quick kick to the body but Kersikov blocks it.
Hoost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Kersikov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hoost counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Kersikov misses.
A nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov takes a swing at Hoost's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Hoost tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Hoost works Kersikov's body with a nice hook.
Kersikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hoost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoost lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hoost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clarence Hoost dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
Hoost misses with the body kick
and Kersikov counters with a low kick, right behind Hoost 's knee.
Hoost pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Despite the aggression on Kersikov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kersikov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Hoost lands an overhand right.
Kersikov connects with a body shot.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.#T2#
Hoost lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kersikov will feel that in the morning.
Hoost misses with a straight right.
Hoost throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kersikov on the side of the head.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Kersikov connects with a right hand. Hoost shakes it off.
Clarence Hoost is winning the standup battle so far.#KD2#
Kersikov cracks Hoost with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kersikov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hoost to stand back up!#CUT2#Jeez, Clarence Hoost's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Clarence Hoost's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andrei Kersikov!
Andrei Kersikov is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Andrei Kersikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C234: Hoost vs Haggar II
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kersikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Line throws out the jab.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Line.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
It appears Kersikov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Line moves in looking to clinch but Kersikov pushes him off.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick from Kersikov is predictable there
and Line counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.#T1#
Line takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#KD#
Kersikov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Line sprawling to the canvas! Line rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kersikov finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Gothic Line has been cut.
Kersikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KFA in the buildup to the fight.
Line throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Kersikov counters with a quick kick to the body but Line blocks it.
A big right from Line misses.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Line throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Line looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
BOOM! Kersikov lands a beautiful left hook that drops Line. Line tries to recover but Kersikov is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Line lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Kersikov!
A victorious Andrei Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C226: Doomsday vs Marciano
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kersikov throws a hook but Mumu avoids it easily.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Mumu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
It appears Mumu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mumu throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
Mumu thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses with a hook
enabling Mumu to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mumu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Kersikov misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Mumu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kersikov! Mumu lets Kersikov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Mumu uses good head movement to avoid it.
It appears Mumu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mumu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mumu.
Kersikov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kersikov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kersikov misses with the body kick
letting Mumu counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mumu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kersikov moves out of range as Mumu throws a body kick. #T2#
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Mumu counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Andrei Kersikov's cut even more.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Mumu.
Mumu moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Mumu throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Andrei Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Mumu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mumu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Mumu moved away.
It looked like Mumu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mumu slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a hook.#KD#
Mumu drops Kersikov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kersikov looks back up at him and smiles so Mumu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kersikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Mumu throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.#T4#
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Mumu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Andrei Kersikov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Mumu.
Kersikov looks up at the clock. Bad move! Mumu lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kersikov. Mumu pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alborz Mumu!
A relieved looking Alborz Mumu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C223: Haggar vs Kersikov II
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Haggar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Haggar.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Haggar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kersikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Haggar takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Haggar avoids it with no problem.
Haggar blocks a low kick nicely.
Kersikov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #TD#
Haggar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov taking a bit of punishment here - Haggar scoring with strikes.
Kersikov is looking to reverse the position.
Haggar advances to full mount.
Kersikov wants to hold on but Haggar pushes him away.
Haggar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Haggar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kersikov hang on?
Kersikov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T1#
The referee warns Kersikov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Haggar throws some wild stikes that Kersikov manages to avoid easily.
Haggar working Kersikov over with strikes here.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Haggar pushes him away.
Kersikov is bucking up trying to escape but Haggar cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Haggar throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Haggar 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.
Kersikov tries to reverse the position but Haggar maintains control.
Haggar tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Kersikov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Haggar tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kersikov is looking to get to half guard.
Haggar thowing shots but they're missing. #T2#
Haggar misses with a head shot.
Haggar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haggar looking to ground and pound but Kersikov is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haggar lands a heavy elbow.
Kersikov working to try and regain half guard.
Haggar thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Haggar lands a heavy elbow.
Haggar lands a nice shot to the head.
Haggar landing strikes from the mount.
Kersikov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Kersikov blocking the ground and pound.
Haggar landing strikes from the mount and Kersikov is in trouble!
Haggar sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kersikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Haggar has a good base and remains in mount.
Haggar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Haggar pushes him away.
Haggar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC#Kersikov is rocked!
A big strike lands for Haggar! That's really hurt Kersikov and he's turned his back - Haggar keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Haggar jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Haggar!
Mike Haggar retains his heavyweight title!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 275
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kersikov eats them both and turns towards Anderson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Anderson misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.#T1#
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov wants to counter the offense by Anderson and move into the clinch position.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot.
Kersikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kersikov throws a sloppy body shot
and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kersikov thinking.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson. #T3#
A solid body kick from Kersikov.
Anderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Kersikov counters with a solid body kick.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Kersikov lands a brutal uppercut that launches Anderson off his feet! Anderson tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrei Kersikov!
A very excited looking Andrei Kersikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C216: Kersikov vs Rivera
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rivera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivera lands with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
Rivera moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rivera thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Rivera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Rivera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kersikov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rivera avoids it.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivera.
Rivera throws a body kick that misses #KD#
and Kersikov counters with a nice right hand that sends Rivera toppling to the canvas! Rivera scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kersikov finish him?!#ROC#Rivera is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Malcolm Rivera has been cut.
Rivera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Rivera's shoulder, as Rivera tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov 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.#T2#
Rivera throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov scores with a counter punch that sends Rivera to the canvas! Kersikov smells blood - he's punishing Rivera with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rivera has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Kersikov!
A very excited looking Andrei Kersikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C212: Kersikov vs Haggar
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Good shot there by Haggar.
Kersikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Haggar lands a jab to the head.
Kersikov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Haggar scores with a nice right hand.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haggar misses the shot to the body.
Mike Haggar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haggar.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Haggar is defended easily by Kersikov.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haggar.
Haggar looks to land a combination but Kersikov avoids it well.
Haggar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haggar fails to land the takedown.
Andrei Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD2#
Haggar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kersikov!
Haggar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Haggar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kersikov tries to buck Haggar off but Haggar is having none of it.
Haggar landing a few strikes.
Haggar landing a few strikes.
Haggar lands some shots froms side control.
Haggar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haggar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kersikov!
Haggar with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haggar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Haggar lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Kersikov wants to get back to his feet.
Haggar working Kersikov over with strikes here.
Kersikov 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.
Haggar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kersikov looks a forlorn figure.
Haggar looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Haggar looking to finish Kersikov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kersikov!
Haggar avoids the attempt from Kersikov to control.
BOOM! Haggar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Haggar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haggar looking to finish Kersikov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kersikov!#T3#
Haggar lands a big elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
Haggar lands a big shot there that rocks Kersikov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Haggar! Kersikov is hurt baaadly! Haggar is firing away with more strikes - Kersikov is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Haggar!
Mike Haggar is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: C206: Kersikov vs Blank
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blank avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Blank avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
Kersikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blank doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Kersikov looks to throw a body kick
and Blank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blank misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with an outside leg kick.
A big right from Blank misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Kersikov misses its target.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blank.
Blank misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the body
and Blank counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Kersikov!
Blank looks winded!
Blank 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.
Blank is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blank 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.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body kick there by Kersikov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Blank tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Blank slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Blank takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Blank moves out of range.
Blank 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.
Blank throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Blank is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
Kersikov connects with a leg kick.
Blank sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kersikov is looking to slow Blank down with leg kicks.
Kersikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kersikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blank. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blank. Blank circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Billy Blank has been cut.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Blank's leg. Blank is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Kersikov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kersikov connects with a leg kick.
A combination from Blank does no damage.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
It looked like Kersikov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blank.
Kersikov is looking to wear down Blank with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kersikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD#
Kersikov lands a big uppercut and Blank crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Blank looks OK. Kersikov waves Blank back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Blank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Kersikov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Blank is breathing heavily.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
You can see that Blank has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Blank misses with a wild combination.
Blank has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a head kick. #T2#
Blank takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD#
Kersikov drops Blank with a beautiful combination! Blank stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kersikov is looking for the KO!
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!
Blank walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Kersikov! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrei Kersikov!
Andrei Kersikov retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrei Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Billy Blank was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost focus and i paid for it. it was a great fight and i am coming back much better.'.

Event: C199: Bonaparte vs Kersikov
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Bonaparte throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bonaparte thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Bonaparte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonaparte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonaparte will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Bonaparte off balance momentarily.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Kersikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bonaparte moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Bonaparte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Bonaparte looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonaparte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonaparte backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bonaparte misses with a body shot.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Bonaparte avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Kersikov there.#CUT2#It looks like Maximilian Bonaparte has been cut.
Bonaparte throws a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Bonaparte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Bonaparte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonaparte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonaparte throws a lazy head kick
and Kersikov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonaparte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonaparte throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov lands a head kick!
Bonaparte fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov is looking for the big counter here.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonaparte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Bonaparte lands a jab.#T4#
Crunch! Bonaparte slams his shin into Kersikov's torso.
A nice leg kick from Bonaparte, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bonaparte throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Bonaparte.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Kersikov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bonaparte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bonaparte misses with a body shot.
Bonaparte takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bonaparte misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice body punch from Kersikov.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
and Bonaparte counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonaparte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bonaparte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bonaparte misses with a body shot.
Bonaparte throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
A shot to the body from Bonaparte misses
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kersikov cracks Bonaparte with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Bonaparte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonaparte was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Bonaparte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bonaparte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bonaparte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bonaparte moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Bonaparte misses with a right hand
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Kersikov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bonaparte counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Bonaparte lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bonaparte misses with a body punch
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Maximilian Bonaparte's cut is getting worse.
Bonaparte dodges the punch combination from Kersikov.
A counter left hand to the body from Bonaparte misses its target.
Kersikov punishes Bonaparte's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Bonaparte throws an off balance right hand
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bonaparte misses with the body kick
and Kersikov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bonaparte might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kersikov throws a jab when Bonaparte was well out of range.
Bonaparte is looking to counter punch.
Bonaparte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kersikov. Kersikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaparte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bonaparte looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.#T1#
Bonaparte tried to score with a low kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bonaparte swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Bonaparte's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonaparte tries to avoid it.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Bonaparte.
Kersikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Kersikov punishes Bonaparte's body with a nice straight punch.
Bonaparte takes one to the side of the head.
Bonaparte misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and Kersikov counters with a nice right hand that sends Bonaparte toppling to the canvas! Bonaparte scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kersikov finish him?!#ROC2#Bonaparte is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonaparte walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Kersikov swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrei Kersikov!
Andrei Kersikov is the new heavyweight champion!
Andrei Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C195: Kersikov vs Okongwu
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Donk. Kersikov catches Okongwu right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Okongwu connects with a body shot.
Okongwu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okongwu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Okongwu.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mauro Okongwu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okongwu connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
A right-left combo lands from Okongwu.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Okongwu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from Okongwu.
Okongwu scores with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okongwu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Okongwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okongwu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kersikov 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 misses the body punch
and Okongwu counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Okongwu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okongwu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Okongwu cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
Kersikov moves out of range as Okongwu throws a body kick.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Okongwu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Okongwu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okongwu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Okongwu avoids the punch easily.
As Kersikov backs off Okongwu throws a huge counter combo but Kersikov manages to avoid it all.
Okongwu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okongwu tries to clinch up
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Okongwu.
Kersikov swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
Okongwu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Okongwu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Okongwu slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Okongwu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mauro Okongwu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauro Okongwu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Okongwu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Okongwu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
Kersikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okongwu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okongwu connects with a leg kick.
Okongwu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kersikov will feel that in the morning.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu scores with a shot to the body.
Kersikov is looking to wear down Okongwu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Okongwu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kersikov - the referee stops the clock and Okongwu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kersikov. Okongwu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Kersikov. Those never looked like landing.
Okongwu lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Okongwu moves into the clinch.
Okongwu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kersikov tries a knee to the head but Okongwu blocks it.
Okongwu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
Okongwu misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Okongwu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Okongwu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okongwu.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okongwu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Okongwu misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Okongwu throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Kersikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Okongwu under the eye.#CUT#That has opened up Mauro Okongwu's cut even more.
Okongwu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mauro Okongwu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slow jab from Okongwu misses its intended target. #KD#
Kersikov drops Okongwu with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Okongwu looks back up at him and smiles so Kersikov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Okongwu is rocked!
Kersikov misses with a hook. Okongwu ducked under it nicely.
Okongwu tries to clinch but Kersikov moves away
and Kersikov counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrei Kersikov!
A very excited looking Andrei Kersikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WVT 87: Andrei v Karim
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Johnson wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Good shot there by Johnson.#CUT2#It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
Kersikov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kersikov 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.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kersikov under the eye.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.#T1#
Kersikov thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick #KD#
and Kersikov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Johnson! Kersikov lets Johnson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kersikov misses with the body kick
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Kersikov misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kersikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well. #T3#
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kersikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
And Kersikov counters with a quick kick to the body but Johnson blocks it.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Karim Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kersikov on the side of the head.#T4#
Kersikov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with an outside leg kick.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson 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.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Kersikov blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andrei Kersikov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov looks to throw a body kick
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Kersikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crunch! Johnson slams his shin into Kersikov's torso.#T1#
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kersikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Johnson backs away, Kersikov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Johnson.
Kersikov scores with a nice body kick.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a one-two 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!
A low kick from Johnson misses #KD#
and Kersikov counters with a nice right hand that sends Johnson toppling to the canvas! Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kersikov finish him?!
Kersikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Johnson digs a good hook to Kersikov's body.
Kersikov cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Kersikov sees coming a mile off.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.#T4#
Johnson connects with a leg kick.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Karim Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Kersikov counters with a solid body kick.
Kersikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Johnson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Kersikov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kersikov misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Kersikov 's knee.
Kersikov digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Kersikov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kersikov connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Johnson checks the leg kick.#T2#
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson scores with a jab. Kersikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andrei Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Kersikov sets himself, and Johnson steps forward looking for the clinch! Kersikov avoids it this time.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson jabs Kersikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
A punch combination from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Kersikov moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Kersikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
You can see that Johnson has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Kersikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Johnson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kersikov tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson connects with a body shot.#T4#
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Kersikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Kersikov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Kersikov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Kersikov clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
As Kersikov backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Kersikov manages to avoid it all.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kersikov throws a front kick that sends Johnson stumbling back into the cage.
Kersikov swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.#T2#
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kersikov cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kersikov swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming. #KD#
Kersikov cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kersikov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Johnson to stand back up!#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Kersikov sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?#KD#
Kersikov lands a big uppercut and Johnson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Johnson looks OK. Kersikov waves Johnson back to his feet!
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Kersikov lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Johnson up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Kersikov from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Johnson's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrei Kersikov!
Our winner, Andrei Kersikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 80: Ihantala v Kersikov
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Ihantala counters with a stiff right hand.
Ihantala misses with a straight right.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ihantala.
Ihantala misses with a double jab
and Kersikov counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ihantala misses with a hook.
A jab from Kersikov finds it's way through Ihantala's defenses.
Kersikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Ihantala steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ihantala is breathing heavily.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Ihantala moved out of range nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kersikov.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ihantala misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Tali Ihantala has been cut.#T2#
Kersikov misses with a hook to the body
and Ihantala counters with a two punch combo.
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ihantala stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov lands a front kick.
Kersikov lands with a shot to the body.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
enabling Ihantala to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
BAM! Kersikov delivers a spinning backfist that drops Ihantala like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Andrei Kersikov!
Andrei Kersikov is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Andrei Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 71: Kersikov v Motts
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Motts misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kersikov. Motts shrugs it off though.
Motts looks winded!
Motts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Motts misses with a looping right.
Kersikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice body kick from Kersikov.
Motts misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a body kick.
Kersikov lands a front kick.
Kersikov scores with a leg 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!
Motts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a good, hard body kick but Motts shrugs it off. #T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kersikov. Motts shrugs it off though.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Motts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gregory Motts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Kersikov sends Motts crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kersikov is motioning to the referee to let Motts up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Gregory Motts has been cut.
Motts walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Kersikov swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrei Kersikov!
A victorious Andrei Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 225
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Kersikov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kersikov thumps Haden with a low kick.
Haden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like ZaDarius Haden has been cut.
Haden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kersikov swivels and escapes.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haden looks winded!
Kersikov keeps Haden at a distance using the push kick.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Kersikov backs off Haden throws a huge counter combo but Kersikov manages to avoid it all.
A shot to the body from Haden misses
and Kersikov counters with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov 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 fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haden has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Haden with a poor takedown
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Haden right on the button. Haden goes down! Kersikov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kersikov gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Kersikov!
Our winner, Andrei Kersikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 215
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Bundy blocks the body kick.
Bundy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bundy looks for a takedown but Kersikov sprawls well.
Bundy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bundy dives in and grabs Kersikov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kersikov pushes down on Bundy's head and hops out.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ted Bundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundy scores with a hook.#TD#
Bundy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kersikov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Kersikov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bundy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bundy has been working on his balance at Champion Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kersikov.
Kersikov stops a takedown attempt from Bundy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Ted Bundy has been cut.
Bundy is looking for a takedown.
Bundy blocking some punches.
Bundy is trying to pull guard but Kersikov has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Kersikov effectively controlling the action here.
Bundy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kersikov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bundy blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Bundy blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov pushes Bundy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bundy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kersikov after a bit of a struggle.
Bundy is looking for a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Kersikov.
Bundy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kersikov prevents it. #T2#
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body.
Bundy is breathing heavily.
Kersikov has Bundy pushed against the cage.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Kersikov - that landed with a thud.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Kersikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bundy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Kersikov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bundy! Kersikov lets Bundy back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Bundy is rocked!
Kersikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bundy. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Andrei Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bundy misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Kersikov counters with a nice right hand that sends Bundy toppling to the canvas! Bundy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kersikov finish him?!
Oh Bundy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Bundy seems to have got his legs back now.
Bundy cracks Kersikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Bundy moves away and avoids it.
Bundy closes the distance and clinches up with Kersikov, looking for a takedown. Bundy pushes Kersikov against the cage but Kersikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bundy shoots in but Kersikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bundy shoots and misses
and Kersikov counters with a big right hand! Oh Bundy is in trouble here! Kersikov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Kersikov!
Andrei Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 205
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Anderson digs a good body shot into Kersikov's ribs.
Kersikov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson feints and then cracks Kersikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kersikov down.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
A low kick from Kersikov is predictable there
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Anderson unleashes a big counter combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKersikov.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Anderson feints a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Kersikov 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.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
We've been informed that Anderson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jab by Anderson.#CUT2#It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.#T2#
Anderson walks into a jab.
A left lands for Anderson.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Anderson unleashes a big counter combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anderson misses with a hook to the body
and Kersikov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Noah Anderson's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson blocks a jab.#T3#
Anderson jabs Kersikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Anderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov with a nice calf kick.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Kersikov lands a front kick.
Anderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Kersikov. Beautiful body shot.
Anderson motions for Kersikov to come forward. Anderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov misses with a body shot
and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kersikov thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andrei Kersikov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.#R2#
Anderson works Kersikov's body with a nice hook.
Anderson wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Anderson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov throws a big counter combination but Anderson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson lands a front kick.
Anderson blocks a jab.#T1#
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Kersikov backs off Anderson throws a huge counter combo but Kersikov manages to avoid it all.
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kersikov. Anderson shrugs it off though.
Anderson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crunch! Anderson slams his shin into Kersikov's torso.#T2#
Anderson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Anderson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#KD#
Kersikov sends Anderson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kersikov is motioning to the referee to let Anderson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#The cut above Noah Anderson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kersikov checks it well.
Kersikov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Noah Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov checks a low kick from Anderson.
It looked like Kersikov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kersikov misses with a body shot
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T3#
Anderson with a nice cross.
Kersikov lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.#CUT#Noah Anderson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Anderson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Andrei Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Anderson does it's job there.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses.
Kersikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kersikov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kersikov wants to clinch but Anderson slips to the side
and Anderson counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Anderson does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson is looking to slow Kersikov down with leg kicks.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Kersikov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Anderson avoids it.
Kersikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Noah Anderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##KD2#
Anderson sends Kersikov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Anderson is motioning to the referee to let Kersikov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson lands a nice looking body kick.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Anderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anderson counters with a good, hard body kick but Kersikov shrugs it off.
Anderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Kersikov counters with a quick kick to the body but Anderson blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kersikov takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#Andrei Kersikov's cut is getting worse.
Anderson throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kersikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Anderson scores with a counter punch that sends Kersikov to the canvas! Anderson smells blood - he's punishing Kersikov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kersikov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Anderson!
A victorious Noah Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 193
Date: Oct 12, 2022

#R1#
Kersikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kersikov scrambles back to his feet.
Kersikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KFA in the buildup to the fight.
Matti throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matti moves away.
Matti throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Kersikov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Matti steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kersikov. That one must have hurt.
Kersikov lunges at Matti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matti's hand. #CUT#It looks like Parta Matti has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matti throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Matti tries to move into range but Kersikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#That has opened up Parta Matti's cut even more.
Matti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov thuds his shin into the meat of Matti's side.
Matti looks winded!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Kersikov engages and cracks Matti with a massive lead left hook - Matti tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Kersikov is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrei Kersikov!
After winning the bout, Andrei Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 228 - Okafor Vs Tiramanti
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Goodman! #CUT#It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
Goodman scores with a nice right hand.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goodman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kersikov counters with a body kick.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Goodman rushes Kersikov and presses him up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Goodman.
A right handed body shot lands from Goodman.
Kersikov looks winded!
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 trying to control the position but instead, Goodman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kersikov into the cage.
Goodman lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Goodman.
Our sources have told us that Goodman has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Goodman lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goodman avoiding damage as Kersikov throws knees to the body. #BC#
Goodman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kersikov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Goodman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kersikov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Goodman.
Goodman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kersikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Goodman.#T2#
Goodman throws a leg kick
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Goodman misses with a body shot. #CL#
Goodman has closed the distance and engaged Kersikov in a clinch.
Kersikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kersikov avoids the elbow strike from Goodman, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.#BC#
Goodman manages to break the clinch.
Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goodman misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Goodman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the body from Goodman misses
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Goodman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kersikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Goodman saw that one coming.
Goodman throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3##CL#
Goodman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kersikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kersikov looking to throw knees to the head but Goodman is blocking nicely.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Kersikov is struggling to control the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kersikov as Goodman tries to tie him up.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goodman is pushing Kersikov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Goodman. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kersikov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
Kersikov misses with a knee strike.
Kersikov keeps control of Goodman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kersikov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC#
Goodman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goodman wants to clinch.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Kersikov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Goodman wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kersikov swinging wildly here.
Goodman misses with a combination
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goodman avoids the head kick by Kersikov.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov is looking for the big counter here.
Saul Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Goodman tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goodman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kersikov counters with a body kick.
Kersikov scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Kersikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goodman.
A solid body kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick. #KD2#
Kersikov sends Goodman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kersikov is motioning to the referee to let Goodman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#It looks like Saul Goodman has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman lands with a straight right. Kersikov didn't see that one coming.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman wants to clinch.
Kersikov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Kersikov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kersikov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Goodman misses with a body shot
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Goodman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kersikov is able to avoid easily.
Goodman tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it.
Goodman scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Goodman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goodman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kersikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Goodman lands with an overhand left.
Goodman swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Goodman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goodman takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Goodman throws a sloppy body shot
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Goodman scores with a body shot.
Goodman throws a sloppy body shot
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Goodman is rocked!
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Goodman tries to clinch
and Kersikov counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrei Kersikov!
A victorious Andrei Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFK 220 - Okafor Vs Spice
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Philips misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Radio Philips has been cut.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Philips ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kersikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Philips counters with a low kick, right behind Kersikov 's knee.
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Philips stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Philips walks into a left hand.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Philips.
Philips connects with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Philips misses with a looping right.
Philips throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Philips right on the button. Philips goes down! Kersikov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kersikov gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Kersikov!
Our winner, Andrei Kersikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 121 Grant vs Nansen 2
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
Barboza cracks Kersikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
Kersikov lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Barboza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barboza blocks a jab.
Barboza quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kersikov lands a nice hook to Barboza's body. Barboza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kersikov lands a right hook to the body.
Kersikov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kersikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barboza moves out of range of the strikes.
Barboza connects with a body shot that sends Kersikov's belly button to the back.
Barboza scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Kersikov works Barboza's body with a nice hook.
Barboza checks a leg kick nicely.
Barboza defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Barboza throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Kersikov misses.
Barboza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
Barboza works the jab nicely.
Barboza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Barboza checks it.#T2#
Barboza misses with a looping right.
Barboza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Barboza misses with a body shot.
Barboza throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov thows a leg kick but Barboza checks it
and Barboza counters with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barboza finds it's way round the side to connect with Kersikov's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Barboza. That snapped Kersikov's head back. #T3#
Barboza tries to move into range but Kersikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barboza misses with a low kick.
Barboza moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov slips a jab from Barboza.
Kersikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Barboza.
Barboza misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Barboza scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Barboza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Kersikov misses
and Barboza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Barboza saw it coming and moves away.
Barboza is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kersikov.
Barboza throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bento Barboza will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barboza counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barboza throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barboza checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Barboza.
Kersikov is looking for the big counter here.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Barboza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bento Barboza is winning the standup battle so far.
Barboza throws a big shot that misses.
Barboza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Barboza throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
Barboza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barboza pushes Kersikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Barboza.
Kersikov is breathing heavily.
Barboza tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Barboza tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Barboza back against the cage.
Barboza misses with the head strike. #T2#
A body shot lands from Kersikov.
Barboza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kersikov dodges an elbow strike from Barboza.
Barboza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barboza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kersikovs head.
Kersikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barboza misses with a body punch.
Barboza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barboza tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Barboza throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Kersikov.
A right handed body shot lands from Barboza.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Barboza.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Barboza.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Barboza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barboza backwards.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Barboza controls his hands.
Kersikov blocks the elbow strike.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Barboza blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kersikov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barboza backwards.
Andrei Kersikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barboza being controlled against the cage.
Barboza throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov. #T4#
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Barboza fails to land.
Kersikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barboza blocks it with crossed arms.
Barboza working aggressively here.
Barboza lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov looking to stall.
Barboza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barboza blocks an uppercut.
Barboza throws a head punch that misses.
Barboza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barboza misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barboza.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bento Barboza will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kersikov misses with a jab to the body
enabling Barboza to counter with a crisp jab.
Andrei Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barboza lands a body shot.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Barboza's front leg but catches the back leg as Barboza tries to avoid it.
Barboza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Barboza.
Barboza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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.
Kersikov swings for the body but Barboza moves out of range. #T1#
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
A slow jab from Barboza misses its intended target.
Barboza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barboza explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barboza lands a high kick!
Barboza attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Barboza throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Barboza to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Andrei Kersikov's cut even more.
Kersikov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbozas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barboza.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barboza lands with a shot to the body.
Barboza throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Barboza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Barboza closes the distance and pushes Kersikov back into the cage.
Barboza working aggressively here.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Barboza.
A shot in the inside from Barboza.
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Barboza backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barboza backwards.
Barboza presses Kersikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barboza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Barboza.
Kersikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Kersikov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barboza lands a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Barboza fails to land.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Barboza works on Kersikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kersikov takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice body punch from Barboza.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Barboza.
Barboza lands a damaging elbow.
Barboza lands with a right to the head.
Barboza lands an elbow just above Kersikov 's eye.
Barboza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#The cut above Andrei Kersikov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Barboza is leaning against Kersikov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bento Barboza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barboza tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Barboza.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bento Barboza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barboza has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bento Barboza!
After winning the bout, Bento Barboza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 108 Tucker vs Niculescu
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Hurry closes the distance and pushes Kersikov back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hurry.
Kersikov 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.#BC#
Kersikov breaks the clinch.
Hurry doesn't manage to clinch there - Kersikov circles away.
Hurry throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Hurry checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Hurry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Hurry avoids it.
Hurry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hurry moves into range and clinches up with Kersikov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hurry. #BC#
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Never Hurry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
And Kersikov counters with a quick kick to the body but Hurry blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurry scores with a nice head shot.
Hurry wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Hurry misses with a hook.
Hurry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Nice uppercut there from Hurry.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hurry cracks Kersikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hurry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Hurry has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hurry.
Kersikov cracks Hurry with a good jab.
Hurry scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kersikov in his tracks.
Hurry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hurry works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hurry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hurry moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Hurry.#T2#
Kersikov throws a front kick that sends Hurry stumbling back into the cage.
Hurry looks winded!
Hurry moves out of range of the body kick.
A leg kick checked by Hurry.
Kersikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Hurry misses.
Kersikov swings for the body but Hurry moves out of range.
Hurry throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hurry scores with a body shot.
Hurry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hurry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hurry lands a jab to Kersikov's midsection.
Hurry is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kersikov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hurry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hurry pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Hurry bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kersikov's head.
Hurry tries to clinch up.
Hurry misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Hurry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov drops Hurry with a huge uppercut! Hurry drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kersikov is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Kersikov!
Andrei Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 98: Kersikov vs Hightower
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Hightower was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov 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 throws a wild body kick that Hightower sees coming a mile off.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Hightower was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Hightower tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hightower misses with a jab to the body
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hightower throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hightower stuns Kersikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A solid body kick from Kersikov. #T1#
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Hightower was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hightower is looking to score with low kicks.
Kersikov connects with a jab.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
A lazy body kick from Kersikov
and Hightower counters with a left to the body.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hightower counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hightower checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Kersikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hightower steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Hightower is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kersikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hightower momentarily.
Hightower connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
Hightower has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hightower throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hightower lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kersikov's sensitive parts.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Hightower's knee but Hightower avoids it well.
Kersikov punishes Hightower's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Hightower with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hightower goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Hightower counters with a low kick, right behind Kersikov 's knee.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hightower.
Hightower ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Hightower lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body
and Hightower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hightower throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Hightower lands with a slapping head kick.
Hightower is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kersikov rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hightower attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kersikov moves out of range as Hightower throws a body kick.
Hightower looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Hightower misses with a body shot.
Hightower checks the leg kick.
Hightower now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hightower cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Hightower clinches up with Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Hightower dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Kersikov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hightower getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hightower has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hightower. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Kersikov.
Hightower takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hightower counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kersikov cracks Hightower with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body
and Hightower counters with a leg kick.
Kersikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hightower takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
Kersikov catches Hightower with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kersikov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hightower lands with a good body shot.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hightower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Hightower.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Hightower misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
Hightower throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hightower throws a head kick that misses.
Hightower throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Hightower throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hightower misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
Hightower takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Kersikov tries to keep at a distance but Hightower has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Hightower scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hightower connects with a knee to the head.
Hightower lands a nice uppercut.
Kersikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hightower scores a nice knee to the body.
Hightower lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hightower lands a right hand.
Hightower misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hightower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hightower controls his hands.
Hightower lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#Andrei Kersikov's cut is getting worse.
Hightower lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Hightower avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Hightower scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hightower.
Jason Hightower seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Hightower lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kersikov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kersikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Hightower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hightower's elbow.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Hightower blocking some punches.
Hightower swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Hightower.
Hightower blocking some punches.
Hightower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hightower lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Hightower throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Hightower.
Hightower tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Hightower back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kersikov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Hightower showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrei Kersikov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hightower counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hightower misses the shot to the body.
Hightower throws a good cross that connects.
Hightower throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hightower lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Kersikov tries to keep at a distance but Hightower has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hightower backwards.
Hightower with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Hightower lands an uppercut.#T1#
Hightower crunches a lovely knee into Kersikov's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hightower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kersikov avoiding damage as Hightower throws knees to the body.
Hightower misses with some punches.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Hightower tries to land a knee to the head but Kersikov blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hightower.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Hightower with a knee to the head.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Hightower avoids the damage to the body.
Hightower blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hightower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hightower misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Hightower landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hightower lands a shoulder strike.
Hightower lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Hightower.
Hightower digs a right hand underneath Kersikov's ribcage. Kersikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hightower tries to land a knee to the head but Kersikov blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hightower.
A short right from Hightower on the inside.
Hightower blocking some punches.
Kersikov managing to block the knees to the body from Hightower.
A left hand lands to the body for Hightower.
Hightower scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hightower misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
A short right from Hightower.
Hightower tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Hightower digs a right hand underneath Kersikov's ribcage. Kersikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Hightower. #T3#
Hightower crunches a lovely knee into Kersikov's ribcage.
Kersikov avoiding damage as Hightower throws knees to the body.
Hightower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hightower landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hightower tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Hightower misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Hightower tries to land knees in the clinch but Kersikov avoids the damage to the body.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hightower makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hightower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hightower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hightower lands a right hand.
Hightower lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hightower blocking some punches.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Hightower misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Hightower lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kersikov is trying to break the clinch but Hightower is controlling him.
Kersikov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Kersikov.
Hightower working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Hightower.
Hightower throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Hightower lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hightower.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hightower.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hightower's elbow.
Hightower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Hightower really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Kersikov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Kersikov throws a push kick but Hightower slaps the foot to one side.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Hightower checks it.
Kersikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hightower throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Hightower with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kersikov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov with a jab.
Kersikov drops his hands momentarily and Hightower takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hightower throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Hightower 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.
Hightower motions for Kersikov to come forward. Hightower throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hightower attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hightower defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Hightower connects with a body shot that sends Kersikov's belly button to the back.
Hightower connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hightower.
Hightower tries a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.#T2#
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hightower tries to land a leg kick but Kersikov saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Hightower swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov works Hightower's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Hightower takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hightower to counter with a crisp jab.
Hightower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hightower misses the body punch
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses
and Hightower counters with a stiff right hand.
Hightower moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Hightower misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hightower is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T4#
Kersikov lands a front kick.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Hightower's front leg but catches the back leg as Hightower tries to avoid it.
Hightower thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Hightower misses.
Jason Hightower seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hightower takes one to the chin there.
Hightower takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hightower attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It appears Kersikov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Crunch! Kersikov slams his shin into Hightower's torso.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Andrei Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrei Kersikov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Nice cross by Kersikov.
Good exchange - Hightower coming out on top.
Hightower on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hightower avoids a kick to the body.
Hightower was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hightower's sensitive parts.
Hightower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hightower replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kersikov blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower thows a body kick. Kersikov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kersikov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Kersikov tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hightower looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hightower throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Hightower 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hightower throws a sloppy head kick
and Kersikov counters with a body kick that stops Hightower in his tracks momentarily.
Hightower is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hightower slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Crunch! Kersikov slams his shin into Hightower's torso.
Kersikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kersikov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Andrei Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Hightower is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hightower.
Hightower throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hightower slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Hightower swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hightower moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hightower sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Hightower sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Hightower misses.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Hightower cracks Kersikov with a good jab.
Hightower cracks Kersikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hightower connects with a single shot there.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hightower has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kersikov.#KD#
Kersikov sends Hightower crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kersikov is motioning to the referee to let Hightower up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kersikov misses with the body kick
and Hightower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hightower.
Hightower lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Hightower scores with a leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a kick to the body.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Hightower steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hightower tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Hightower moved away.
Hightower flicks out a counter leg kick but Kersikov steps away.
Nice jab there from Hightower.
Hightower walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kersikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hightower throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hightower throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hightower 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Hightower!
Jason Hightower is the new heavyweight champion!
Jason Hightower decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 90: Barboza vs Kersikov
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Barboza throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Kersikov is predictable there
and Barboza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barboza keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Barboza.
Barboza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barboza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Barboza 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.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Barboza takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov throws a hook but Barboza avoids it easily.#T1#
Kersikov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kersikov throws a lazy body kick
and Barboza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barboza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Kersikov.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov 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.
Barboza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Barboza misses with a straight right.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Barboza sees coming a mile off.
Barboza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barboza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov feints a counter leg kick.
Barboza with a nice calf kick.
Barboza throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barboza's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Both fighters circling a little - Kersikov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barboza is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Kersikov cracks Barboza with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Barboza looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kersikov finish him? #ROC2#Barboza is rocked!
Barboza takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T3#
Kersikov throws a monster overhand right that drops Barboza! Kersikov follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Kersikov!
Andrei Kersikov is the new heavyweight champion!
Andrei Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 79: Tucker vs Hasselhoff
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Faulk avoids the head kick by Kersikov.
Faulk needs to keep his hands up - Kersikov had a free shot at his head there.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Faulk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Faulk thumps Kersikov with a low kick.
Andrei Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Faulk moved out of range nicely.
Faulk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD2#
Kersikov sends Faulk crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kersikov is motioning to the referee to let Faulk up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov throws an overhand right that drops Faulk like a sack of potatoes! Kersikov dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Kersikov!
After winning the bout, Andrei Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 72: Abarai vs Ekelund
Date: Jan 05, 2022

#R1#
A leg kick checked by Hussein.
Hussein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Hussein saw that one coming.
Hussein moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Hussein slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Hussein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hussein replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kersikov blocks it well.
Kersikov connects with a single shot there.
Kersikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Hussein moves into the clinch.
Hussein pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hussein scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Hussein.
Hussein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov controlling the action here for a moment. #T1##BC2#
Hussein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hussein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andrei Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Hussein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Hussein fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hussein.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Hussein slaps the foot to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Kersikov as Hussein shoots in.
Andrei Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahmoud Hussein.
Kersikov works the jab nicely.
Kersikov 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 throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrei Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hussein throws a nice head kick!
Kersikov with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Kersikov with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Mahmoud Hussein has been cut.
Hussein fails to land the takedown.
Kersikov goes for a small jab and connects. Now Kersikov goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Hussein stumbles back but Kersikov runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Hussein to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Hussein will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrei Kersikov!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrei Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 63: Pinkman vs Kofel
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Kersikov slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Kersikov there.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kersikov takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Diaz moved away.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kersikov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz walks into a jab.
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 lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Kersikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head. #T1#
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov pushes Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Nice body punch from Kersikov - that landed with a thud.
A bit of stalling here from Kersikov.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Kersikov to work.
Diaz tries to break free but Kersikov pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3##BC#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Kersikov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Kersikov. #BC2#
Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.#T4#
Diaz misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a solid body kick.
Diaz tries to bum rush Kersikov with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz scores with a jab. Kersikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov scores with a push kick.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
A solid body kick from Kersikov.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Kersikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kersikov.#CL2#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Kersikov. Kersikov maintains the clinch.
Kersikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kersikov lands with a right to the head.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Kersikov effectively controlling the action here.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei 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.#R2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Kersikov.#KD2#
Kersikov lands a big head kick that sends Diaz tumbling to the mat! Kersikov takes a step backwards and waves Diaz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Diaz is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Maverick Diaz has been cut.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Diaz blocks it well.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crunch! Kersikov slams his shin into Diaz's torso.
Kersikov lands a brutal uppercut that launches Diaz off his feet! Diaz tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrei Kersikov!
After winning the bout, Andrei Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 55: Pinkman vs Kamenev
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Rogue tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Rogue cracks Kersikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogue manages to avoid it.
Rogue cracks Kersikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kersikov lands a front kick.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot.
Rogue looks winded!#KD#
Kersikov lands a big right hand that sends Rogue crashing to the mat! Kersikov stays standing though and waves Rogue back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Michael Rogue has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov drops Rogue with a huge uppercut! Rogue drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kersikov is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Kersikov!
An out of breath Andrei Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 45: Tucker vs Account
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
A jab from Bowers misses.
Bowers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bowers checks it well.
Bowers throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bowers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Kersikov with the inside leg kick.
Bowers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bowers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Art Bowers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowers misses the jab.
Kersikov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bowers in his tracks. #CUT2#It looks like Art Bowers has been cut.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Bowers sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov scores with a nice right hand.
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bowers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Bowers moves out of range.
Kersikov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bowers looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.#T1#
Bowers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kersikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bowers misses with a looping left.
Bowers throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bowers throws a nice looking combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bowers throws a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kersikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
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 throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bowers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Bowers sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bowers with a hook.#T2#
Bowers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bowers is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bowers avoids the head kick by Kersikov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowers checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Bowers throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Bowers saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bowers backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bowers throws a series of punches but Kersikov avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bowers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Bowers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kersikov counters with a nice body shot.
Bowers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Bowers looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Bowers moved away.
Bowers lands with a hook. Kersikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bowers misses with a head kick.
Kersikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Kersikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bowers.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Bowers is wise to it.
Kersikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Bowers with an uppercut!
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Bowers.
Bowers is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kersikov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A good leg kick by Bowers.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bowers.
Kersikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bowers with a body shot.
Bowers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bowers scoring well with a low kick there.
Bowers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Bowers.
Sloppy strikes from Kersikov. Those never looked like landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Bowers off balance momentarily.
Kersikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bowers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bowers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kersikov under the eye.
Bowers tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov slips a jab from Bowers.
Bowers throws a nice looking combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Kersikov misses with a double jab.
Bowers's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Bowers moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Bowers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bowers checks it well.
Bowers misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice body shot.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bowers.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bowers misses with a hook.
Kersikov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bowers blocks it well.
Bowers walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Art Bowers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bowers is out of range.
Good work by Bowers as he checks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Bowers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bowers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bowers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Bowers.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Bowers avoids it with no problem.
Bowers lands a head kick!
Kersikov scores with a jab.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Bowers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bowers.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Bowers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Bowers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Bowers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Bowers is wise to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov. #T1#
Kersikov lands with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bowers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bowers looks to land a combination but Kersikov avoids it well.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bowers throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Bowers.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Bowers lands a high kick!
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Bowers moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bowers misses its target.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Bowers.
Bowers backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bowers connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Bowers misses the shot to the body.
Bowers backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Bowers throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bowers feints a jab promting Kersikov to slip. Bowers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kersikov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowers.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Bowers moved out of range nicely.
Good leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov cracks Bowers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bowers misses with a head kick.
Bowers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Bowers slaps the foot to one side.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bowers scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Bowers ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
A lazy left from Bowers finds it's target.
Bowers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A cross from Kersikov lands.#CUT2#Art Bowers's cut is getting worse.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov with the inside leg kick.
Bowers ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Bowers throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Bowers misses with a kick to the body.
Bowers throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kersikov counters with a crisp right that sends Bowers to the canvas! Kersikov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Kersikov!
Andrei Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ROCK FC: Rookie Trials
Date: Sep 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL#
Epsilon closes the distance and pushes Kersikov back into the cage.
Epsilon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kersikov up against the cage.
Kersikov is trying to break the clinch but Epsilon has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epsilon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Epsilon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Epsilon avoiding damage. #T1#
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Epsilon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Epsilon avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Project Epsilon.#CL#
Epsilon moves into the clinch.
Epsilon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kersikov up against the cage.
Kersikov jumps guard but Epsilon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Epsilon stalling.
Epsilon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kersikov up against the cage.
Epsilon has Kersikov pressed against the cage.
Kersikov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Epsilon avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Project Epsilon.#CL#
Epsilon pushes Kersikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Epsilon is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Project Epsilon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Epsilon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 10:9
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 10:9
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Project Epsilon!

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