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Event:
C188: Obaminator vs Jabbar
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Kersikov tries to land a body kick
and Godwin counters with a nice body kick.
Godwin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kersikov is able to avoid easily.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Godwin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Godwin.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kersikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Godwin.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
letting Godwin counter with a right hand.
Godwin throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kersikov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Godwin blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Godwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godwin misses with a body kick. #T1#
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
It appears Godwin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Kersikov with the inside leg kick.
Godwin wants to clinch.
Godwin looks to land a body kick but Kersikov moved away.
Kersikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2#
A lazy body kick from Kersikov
and Godwin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Godwin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Godwin.
Nice body kick there by Kersikov.
Kersikov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Basko Godwin has been cut.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Kersikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kersikov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Godwin takes a step back to recover.
Godwin ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Godwin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Godwin moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
Godwin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Godwin connects with a looping right hand.
Godwin 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 Godwin blocks it well.#T4#
Godwin lands a lovely overhand right.
Godwin misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godwin works Kersikov's body with a nice hook.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Kersikov moves out of range as Godwin throws a body kick.
Godwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Godwin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Godwin avoids it with no problem.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kersikov - that will leave a mark!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Basko Godwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Basko Godwin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Some wild striking there from Godwin.
Godwin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kersikov counters with a good, hard body kick but Godwin shrugs it off.
Godwin looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov throws a hook but Godwin avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Godwin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
It looks like Godwin has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Godwin's shoulder, as Godwin tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kersikov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Godwin has got the better of the exchanges.
Godwin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boyka Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Godwin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Godwin takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Godwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Godwin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Godwin 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 moves out of range of the body kick from Godwin.
Godwin throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a body kick.
Kersikov fakes the leg kick and cracks Godwin in the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Godwin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Godwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Godwin blocks it well.
Godwin misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Godwin throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Danga de danga de dang - Kersikov scores with a four punch combination!
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 hook but Godwin avoids it easily.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Basko Godwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godwin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kersikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kersikov feints a counter leg kick.
Godwin misses with a straight left.
Kersikov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Godwin blocks it well.#T3#
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godwin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Godwin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Godwin misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov thinks about the counter body kick.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Godwin slaps the foot to one side.
Godwin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Godwin throws out a powerful jab.
Godwin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T4#
Nice body kick there by Kersikov.
Godwin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kersikov on the side of the head.
Godwin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Godwin misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Godwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Godwin throws a wild body kick that Kersikov sees coming a mile off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Basko Godwin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Basko Godwin's cut.
That's time! Godwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kersikov tries to work over Godwin's front leg with a kick but Godwin checks it.
Godwin avoids a kick to the body.
Godwin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Godwin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Godwin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Godwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Godwin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1##CL#
Godwin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kersikov tries to break free but Godwin pushes him back against the cage.
Kersikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Godwin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Godwin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov stalling.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Godwin letting Kersikov take a breather here.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Godwin.
Basko Godwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Godwin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kersikov or not.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kersikov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Godwin letting Kersikov take a breather here.
Godwin lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kersikov has Godwin pressed against the cage.
Godwin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Boyka Kersikov.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Basko Godwin is winning the standup battle so far.
Godwin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Godwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov unleashes a big counter combination but Godwin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Godwin connects with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov thows a leg kick but Godwin checks it
and Godwin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Godwin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Godwin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Godwin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Godwin counters with a solid body kick.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Godwin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kersikov ducks right into an uppercut from Godwin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Basko Godwin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Godwin 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basko Godwin!
Basko Godwin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C174: Kahn vs Williams
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
#R1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Volkanovski!
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Volkanovski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
Volkanovski misses with a body shot.
Kersikov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Volkanovski is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kersikov is looking to slow Volkanovski down with leg kicks.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkanovski.
Kersikov cracks a nice hook into Volkanovski's ribs.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Volkanovski moved away.#CL#
Volkanovski takes the fight into the clinch.
Kersikov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Volkanovski up against the cage.
Kersikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Volkanovski gets an underhook and turns Kersikov into the cage.#T1#
Volkanovski trying to stall but Kersikov improves his position.
A left hand lands to the body for Volkanovski.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Volkanovski can't get the takedown.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Kersikov stalling in the clinch but Volkanovski improves position.
Our sources have told us that Volkanovski has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Volkanovski tries to pull guard but Kersikov holds him up against the cage and eventually Volkanovski drops back down to his feet.
Volkanovski tries to pull guard but Kersikov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Volkanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Volkanovski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkanovski looks to clinch
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Volkanovski wants to clinch
and Kersikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Volkanovski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kersikov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkanovski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volkanovski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Volkanovski misses with a straight left.
Volkanovski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kersikov backs up against the cage.
Volkanovski thumps Kersikov with a low kick.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Boyka Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Volkanovski moved away.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Volkanovski ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Volkanovski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up.
Kersikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice combination there by Volkanovski.
Aleksandar Volkanovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Volkanovski gets a clinch.
Volkanovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Kersikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkanovski jumps guard but Kersikov stands there with Volkanovski around his waist. Volkanovski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kersikov stalling against the cage.
Volkanovski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Volkanovski is trying to break free.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Kersikov prevents Volkanovski from breaking the clinch.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Volkanovski lands an uppercut.
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 shoulder strike.
Kersikov has Volkanovski pressed against the cage, preventing Volkanovski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kersikov slowing the pace effectively.
Volkanovski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
Volkanovski leaning against his opponent.
Kersikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Volkanovski is defending well for now.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkanovski slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkanovski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyka Kersikov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A head kick misses from Volkanovski.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Volkanovski avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov throws a hook but Volkanovski avoids it easily.
Volkanovski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kersikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Volkanovski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick by Volkanovski misses
and Kersikov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Volkanovski is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
Kersikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good shot there by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski scores with a three punch combo!
#T1#
Volkanovski throws a series of punches but Kersikov avoids them all with ease.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkanovski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkanovski moves away.
Kersikov connects with a right hand. Volkanovski shakes it off.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volkanovski counters with a series of strikes. Kersikov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kersikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkanovski circles away quickly and effectively.
Volkanovski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Volkanovski avoids it.
Volkanovski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Volkanovski looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.#T2#
Volkanovski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkanovski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the head.
Volkanovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov feints a counter leg kick.
Volkanovski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Kersikov responds with a good body kick, but Volkanovski manages to step out the way in time.
Kersikov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Volkanovski back to the cage. Kersikov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Boyka Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it.
Volkanovski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Volkanovski moves out of range.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Volkanovski is wise to it.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Volkanovski avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov thuds a left hand into Volkanovski's body.#CL#
Volkanovski takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Volkanovski trying to land knees to the body.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Volkanovski misses with a leg kick.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Volkanovski avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Volkanovski slaps the foot to one side.
Volkanovski throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Volkanovski's knee momentarily.#TD#
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kersikov has his feet on Volkanovski's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkanovski.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body. Volkanovski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boyka Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Volkanovski tries to move into range but Kersikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Volkanovski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Volkanovski misses with a looping left.
Kersikov feints a counter leg kick.
Volkanovski misses with a few strikes there.
A nice side step and Kersikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
Volkanovski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
A shot to the body from Kersikov misses
and Volkanovski counters with a three punch combo that has Kersikov backing up. Kersikov nods at Volkanovski to acknowledge the strikes.
Kersikov jabs at Volkanovski's body.
Volkanovski closes the distance and clinches up with Kersikov, looking for a takedown. Volkanovski pushes Kersikov against the cage but Kersikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkanovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Volkanovski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kersikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Volkanovski. Volkanovski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Volkanovski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkanovski.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov lands a nice shot that snaps Volkanovski's head back.
Volkanovski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Volkanovski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Volkanovski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kersikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Volkanovski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov with a nice cross.#T2#
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Volkanovski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Volkanovski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkanovski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the body from Volkanovski misses
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkanovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Kersikov. Beautiful body shot.
Volkanovski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kersikov tests Volkanovski's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Volkanovski is rocked!
Volkanovski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Volkanovski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volkanovski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Volkanovski seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Volkanovski.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkanovski moves away.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Kersikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Volkanovski avoids it with no problem.
Volkanovski throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Kersikov drops Volkanovski with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Volkanovski 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Volkanovski.
Some wild striking there from Volkanovski.
Aleksandar Volkanovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Volkanovski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kersikov. That one must have hurt.
Volkanovski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
Kersikov swinging wildly here.
Kersikov lands with a straight right. Volkanovski didn't see that one coming.
Volkanovski ducks right into an uppercut from Kersikov.
Volkanovski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boyka Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kersikov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyka Kersikov!
Boyka Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C168: White vs Farfan
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Volkanovski scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kersikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Volkanovski.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Volkanovski misses with the body kick
and Kersikov counters with a three punch combo that has Volkanovski backing up. Volkanovski nods at Kersikov to acknowledge the strikes.
Volkanovski 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.
Volkanovski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Despite the aggression on Kersikov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Volkanovski looks to land a combination but Kersikov avoids it well.
Volkanovski delivers a nice body kick.
Volkanovski throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Volkanovski blocks it well.
Volkanovski blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Volkanovski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Volkanovski moves out of range easily.
Volkanovski tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Kersikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Volkanovski avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov throws a right hand that Volkanovski ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkanovski also avoids with ease.
Volkanovski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aleksandar Volkanovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volkanovski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Volkanovski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov tries to bum rush Volkanovski with a series of wild strikes but Volkanovski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volkanovski 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 moves out of range of the body kick from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volkanovski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kersikov.
Volkanovski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Volkanovski throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Kersikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Volkanovski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
A jab from Kersikov finds it's way through Volkanovski's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkanovski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Kersikov pushes Volkanovski away with a front kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski wants to clinch.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Kersikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Volkanovski with an uppercut!
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Volkanovski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kersikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch.
And Kersikov responds with a good body kick, but Volkanovski manages to step out the way in time.
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kersikov but Kersikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Volkanovski throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Volkanovski misses with a few strikes there.
Volkanovski misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Volkanovski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Volkanovski lands a jab to Kersikov's midsection.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses.
Volkanovski blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkanovski ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Boyka Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov blocks the body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Volkanovski.
Nice shot by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up.
Kersikov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Volkanovski blocks it well.
Volkanovski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Volkanovski moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Volkanovski lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high 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 Aleksandar Volkanovski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Volkanovski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Volkanovski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands with a slapping head kick.
Kersikov misses with a two punch combination.
Volkanovski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kersikov is looking for the big counter here.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkanovski scores with a jab to the head.
Boyka Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Kersikov throws a right hand that Volkanovski ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkanovski also avoids with ease.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkanovski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Volkanovski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Volkanovski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Volkanovski. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volkanovski scores with a spinning back kick!
Volkanovski misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick.
Volkanovski scores with a push kick.
Volkanovski connects with a body shot that sends Kersikov's belly button to the back.#T2#
Volkanovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kersikov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Volkanovski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Volkanovski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkanovski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Volkanovski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Volkanovski misses with a straight left.
Kersikov is looking to slow Volkanovski down with leg kicks.
Volkanovski is looking to wear down Kersikov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Volkanovski moved out of range.
Volkanovski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kersikov takes a swing at Volkanovski's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkanovski lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Volkanovski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkanovski.
Volkanovski wants to clinch.
Kersikov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Volkanovski misses with a looping left.
Volkanovski scores with a three punch combo!
Volkanovski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kersikov throws a right hand that Volkanovski ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkanovski also avoids with ease.
Kersikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Volkanovski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Volkanovski scores with a head 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!
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Volkanovski misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Volkanovski saw that one coming.
Volkanovski slips a jab and a cross from Kersikov.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volkanovski throws a wild body kick that Kersikov sees coming a mile off.
Kersikov throws a hook but Volkanovski blocks it.
Kersikov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Volkanovski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Volkanovski closes the distance but Kersikov moves to the side
and Kersikov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Volkanovski dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Volkanovski swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kersikov blocks the body kick.
Kersikov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Volkanovski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Volkanovski misses.
Volkanovski throws a body kick that misses
and Kersikov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Volkanovski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Kersikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Volkanovski finds it's way round the side to connect with Kersikov's head.
Volkanovski throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkanovski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Volkanovski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kersikov throws a nice looking combination but Volkanovski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kersikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Volkanovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Volkanovski.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Volkanovski throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Volkanovski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov takes a swing at Volkanovski's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Volkanovski lands with a kick to the temple. Kersikov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Volkanovski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Volkanovski throws a combination that misses
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Volkanovski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A punch combination from Kersikov misses.
It looks like Volkanovski has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL#
Volkanovski clinches up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kersikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kersikov keeps control of Volkanovski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Volkanovski tries to break the clinch but Kersikov is controlling the position.
Volkanovski misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov lands a left hand.
Kersikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Volkanovski can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Volkanovski is trying to break the clinch but Kersikov is controlling him.#BC2#
Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Volkanovski avoids them all with ease.
Volkanovski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Volkanovski avoids it.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkanovski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
#T4#
Volkanovski misses with a wild body shot.
As Volkanovski backs off Kersikov throws a huge counter combo but Volkanovski manages to avoid it all.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Volkanovski's head but Volkanovski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkanovski fails with a takedown attempt.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Volkanovski just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkanovski lands with a nice combination. Kersikov backs away looking to recover.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Volkanovski avoids it.
Volkanovski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkanovski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boyka Kersikov.
I think Volkanovski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
De Moncey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De Moncey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kersikov sprawls well. Kersikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Moncey gets slowly back to his feet.
De Moncey misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bon Adrien De Moncey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Moncey misses with a takedown attempt
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
De Moncey with a poor takedown
and Kersikov counters with a monster head kick that knocks De Moncey out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Boyka Kersikov!
After winning the bout, Boyka Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DMMA Wednesday Warfare 1
Date: Jan 18, 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 misses with a hook
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Kersikov didn't expect that.
Kersikov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gracie dives into side control.
#REVB#
Kersikov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kersikov tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Kersikov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boyka Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Gracie counters with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a left to the body.
Gracie moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov misses with a straight right. #T3#
A big right from Kersikov misses.
It looks like Gracie has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
No joy there for Kersikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick by Kersikov misses
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kersikov thinking.
A head kick by Kersikov misses
and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov 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 swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov misses the body punch
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Kersikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a left to the body.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kersikov really felt that one!
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the body
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses.
Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Kersikov.
Gracie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kersikov throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Gracie slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the body
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a right hand to the body.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov misses with a double jab.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick by Kersikov misses
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kersikov thinking.
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gracie slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Boyka Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kersikov's knee momentarily.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a good, hard body kick but Kersikov shrugs it off.
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 rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kersikov's knee momentarily.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a good, hard body kick but Kersikov shrugs it off.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a good, hard body kick but Kersikov shrugs it off.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a left to the body.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Kersikov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gracie.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov misses with a double jab
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a left to the body.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Kersikov misses the body punch
and Gracie counters with a leg kick.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov misses with a wild combination.
Kersikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a right hand to the body.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov misses with a body shot
and Gracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice body shot.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a left to the body.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Kersikov throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a good low kick that Kersikov was not able to check.
Kersikov misses with a hook
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
A head kick by Kersikov misses
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kersikov misses the jab.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Kersikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kersikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a right hand to the body.
Kersikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses
and Gracie counters with a right hand to the body.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a big head kick but Kersikov shrugs it off.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov misses the body punch
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kersikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kersikov misses with a body punch
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kersikov misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.#T4#
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov misses with a combination
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick by Kersikov misses
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kersikov thinking.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kersikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice body kick.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kersikov thinking.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a good low kick that Kersikov was not able to check.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a body kick that stops Kersikov in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Kersikov misses with a combination
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gracie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kersikov's knee momentarily.
Gracie defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kersikov thinking.
Gracie slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Gracie dominated that second round.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kersikov misses with a left hand
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov misses with a body punch
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov misses with a jab to the body
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov misses with a body shot
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a body kick.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Gracie moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Kersikov misses
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Kersikov misses
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice body shot.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kersikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie slips a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Kersikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kersikov's knee momentarily.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a body kick.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice body kick.
Gracie slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a right hand to the body.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov misses with a body shot
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a double jab
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with an outside leg kick.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Kersikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kersikov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice body shot.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice body kick.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kersikov really felt that one!
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a left to the body.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov misses with a body punch
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Kersikov misses
and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov misses with a few strikes there.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice body kick.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with an outside leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov misses with a two punch combination.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Kersikov misses with a two punch combination.
Kersikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a head kick. That will keep Kersikov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie slips a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the body
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Kersikov throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gracie slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a jab to the body
and Gracie counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sloppy strikes from Kersikov. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a nice body kick.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kersikov misses with a few strikes there.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a solid body kick.
Kersikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kersikov throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Kersikov misses with a double jab
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie slips a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Kersikov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie counters with a good low kick that Kersikov was not able to check.
Kersikov throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Gracie!
Anderson Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 155 Puno vs Hightower
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Kersikov gets caught flat footed, as Schotel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kersikov pulls Schotel in close to his closed guard and prevents Schotel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schotel wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schotel.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Schotel tries to pass.
Kersikov has control of Schotel's left arm, preventing Schotel from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schotel lands a couple of elbows.
Kersikov controlling the position.#T1#
Schotel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schotel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Schotel is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schotel.
Schotel being controlled here momentarily.
Schotel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Schotel stands up over Kersikov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kersikov has Schotel pulled in close to control his posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Schotel working his ground and pound in the gym.
Schotel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Schotel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Schotel with a nice head shot there.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Schotel is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov is pulling down on Schotel's head to control his posture.
Schotel throwing strikes but missing.
Schotel distracts Kersikov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schotel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Kersikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schotel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schotel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schotel lands a couple of digs.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Schotel from controlling successfully.
Schotel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schotel pushing down on Kersikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Schotel keeps him under control.
Schotel drops an elbow to the side of Kersikov's head. #SUB2#
Schotel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Kersikov moves into full guard.
Kersikov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schotel on the ground.
Schotel landing with the ground and pound.
Kersikov trying to control the position.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schotel with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dag Schotel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kersikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schotel throws a shot to the body.
Schotel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Schotel misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schotel.
Kersikov is looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Kersikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Schotel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boyka Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dag Schotel.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Schotel.
Schotel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov throws a jab when Schotel was well out of range.
Schotel lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Schotel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Schotel avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Schotel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kersikov has time to react.
Schotel walks into a left hand.
Schotel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schotel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Schotel misses with a body punch
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Schotel gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Schotel moves into full mount! Kersikov won't be happy about that!
Kersikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Schotel postures up.
Kersikov is trying to stand up.
Kersikov is squirming around, avoiding Schotel's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Schotel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Schotel with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Kersikov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Schotel is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kersikov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Schotel lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kersikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schotel working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Schotel avoids the attempt from Kersikov to control.
Schotel lands a big shot there that rocks Kersikov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kersikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schotel landing shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dag Schotel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kersikov defending well as Schotel loads up on a big left hand.
Schotel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov throws a big counter combination but Schotel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dag Schotel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schotel throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Schotel throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Schotel shoots for a double leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls well. He's pushed Schotel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schotel throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Schotel misses with a takedown attempt
and Kersikov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Schotel cracks Kersikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Kersikov misses the jab.
Schotel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Schotel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boyka Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dag Schotel.
Schotel misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Schotel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Schotel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Schotel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schotel.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Kersikov tries to sprawl but Schotel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boyka Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ground and pound from Schotel.
Schotel trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is trying to maintain the position but Schotel is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schotel is working away from the top position though.
Schotel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working. #T3#
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Schotel is controlling well.
Kersikov is trying to stand back up but Schotel is controlling him
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schotel is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Schotel wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Dag Schotel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Schotel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kersikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schotel.
Schotel winds up and cracks Kersikov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Schotel drops an elbow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Schotel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dag Schotel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Schotel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dag Schotel!
A victorious Dag Schotel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DC Sunday Sesh 1
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Jimenez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jimenez looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Jimenez throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jimenez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kersikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kersikov wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Kersikov clobbers Jimenez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've been hearing reports that Jimenez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jimenez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Jimenez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Jimenez counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Kersikov throws the left hand but Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov digs a good hook to Jimenez's body.
Kersikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimenez misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov lands a high kick!
#T3##TD#
Jimenez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kersikov is looking to escape.
Jimenez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kersikov!
Kersikov tries to reverse the position but Jimenez maintains control.
Jimenez looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Jimenez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Jimenez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Jimenez looking to control.
#T4##SUB#
Jimenez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kersikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jimenez wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kersikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jimenez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jimenez is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov won't allow Jimenez to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boyka Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kersikov misses with a hook. Jimenez ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Jimenez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kersikov!
Who's going to make the next move?
A lull in the action here.
Kersikov is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is not content to let Jimenez control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kersikov tries to bench press Jimenez off him but Jimenez keeps the position.
Kersikov is still trying to improve position.
Roberto Jimenez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jimenez moves into full mount! #SUB#
Jimenez has control of Kersikov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kersikov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
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.
Jimenez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kersikov is looking to get to half guard.
Kersikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jimenez wants to control but instead Kersikov manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Jimenez seems to be looking for submissions.
Jimenez tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Jimenez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kersikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Kersikov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Jimenez wants to take Kersikov's back but he can't do it this time.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Jimenez postures up.
Jimenez looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Jimenez's lack of action.
Kersikov wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
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 wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov is looking to control Jimenez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?
Jimenez is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov wants to control but Jimenez is keeping busy.
Jimenez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Jimenez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jimenez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jimenez fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez cracks Kersikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Jimenez slips the punch.
Jimenez tried to counter with a leg kick but Kersikov avoided it.
Nice shot by Kersikov.
Jimenez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to avoid it but Jimenez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kersikov to the ground. Kersikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T2#
Jimenez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kersikov on the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Jimenez moves out of range.
It looked like Jimenez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jimenez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Jimenez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jimenez goes for a double leg but Kersikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kersikov continues to drive forward.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jimenez.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Jimenez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Kersikov.
Jimenez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jimenez is trying to maintain a safe position but Kersikov gets an underhook and turns Jimenez into the cage.#T3#
Kersikov is working Jimenez over against the cage.
A short left from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov pushes Jimenez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kersikov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kersikov works on Jimenez's body with a couple of short punches.
Jimenez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jimenez blocks an uppercut.
Jimenez is trying to pull guard but Kersikov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Jimenez.
Kersikov avoiding damage as Jimenez throws knees to the body.
Kersikov pushes Jimenez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Jimenez is trying to pull guard but Kersikov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Kersikov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jimenez up against the cage.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jimenez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kersikov walks away with a smile on his face. Jimenez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kersikov 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 moves out of range of the leg kick from Jimenez.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jimenez throws a nice looking combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Jimenez has his takedown stuffed
and Kersikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jimenez thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boyka Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kersikov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Boyka Kersikov!
Boyka Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DMMA 142 Assndrop vs Fukumitsu
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Ahokas misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ahokas misses with a body shot
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahokas. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahokas scores with a nice head shot.
Ahokas scores with a hook.
Ahokas ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Ahokas misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Ahokas moved out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Ahokas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kersikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahokas.
Ahokas jabs Kersikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Ahokas scores with a jab to the body.
Ahokas throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahokas throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Ahokas misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahokas lands an overhand right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ahokas.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahokas throws a combination. Kersikov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ahokas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ahokas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kersikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Ahokas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahokas misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahokas tries for a takedown but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kersikov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Kersikov as Ahokas shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Ahokas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahokas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Ahokas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kersikov on the side of the head.
Ahokas just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Ahokas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kersikov quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Ahokas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ahokas wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position. #T3#
Ahokas stops Kersikov from getting back to his feet.
Ahokas is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Kersikov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kersikov gets back to full guard.
Kersikov pulls Ahokas in close to his closed guard and prevents Ahokas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ahokas prevents Kersikov from getting back to his feet.
Ahokas scoring with some ground and pound.
Ahokas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Ahokas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kersikov, who protects the arm well. #T4##SUB#
Ahokas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kersikov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ahokas's guard! Nice work there by Kersikov!
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving.
Kersikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Kersikov stands up from Ahokas's guard - Kersikov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice body punch from Ahokas. #TD#
Ahokas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kersikov!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Ahokas dominated that round.
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#
Ahokas misses with a straight right.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Ahokas avoids it with no problem.
Ahokas looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahokas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Ahokas swinging wildly here.
Ahokas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kersikov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahokas jabs Kersikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ahokas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ahokas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Nice cross by Ahokas.
Ahokas misses with a left hand
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Ahokas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ahokas misses with a straight left.
Ahokas throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahokas throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Ahokas just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Juha Ahokas is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahokas lands a jab to Kersikov's midsection.
Ahokas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kersikov's waist but Kersikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ahokas off to one side.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Ahokas avoids it with no problem.
Ahokas with a nice cross.
Ahokas throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD2#
and Kersikov counters with a nice right hand that sends Ahokas toppling to the canvas! Ahokas scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kersikov finish him?!#ROC2#Ahokas is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahokas defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Ahokas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ahokas misses with a looping right.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Ahokas avoids it with no problem.
Boyka Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahokas throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Ahokas seems to have got his legs back now.
Kersikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ahokas misses with an uppercut
and Ahokas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahokas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Ahokas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahokas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahokas.
Ahokas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ahokas just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Kersikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Ahokas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahokas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Ahokas fails with a takedown attempt.
Ahokas swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body.
A big left from Ahokas misses.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ahokas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ahokas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Ahokas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahokas misses with a few strikes there.
Ahokas misses with a left hand
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahokas looks to land a combination but Kersikov avoids it well.
Kersikov throws a big counter head kick but Ahokas avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Ahokas swinging wildly here.
Ahokas has his takedown stuffed
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahokas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahokas looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov throws a counter combo.
Ahokas with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Kersikov counters with a nice right hand that sends Ahokas toppling to the canvas! Ahokas scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kersikov finish him?!
Kersikov slips under a jab from Ahokas.
Ahokas tries for a takedown but Kersikov circles away easily
and Kersikov rattles Ahokas with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Ahokas tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Kersikov dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Ahokas stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Boyka Kersikov!
A relieved looking Boyka 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. |
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Event:
DMMA 131 Johnson Vs Luciano
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Hall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT2#It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.
Hall has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Hall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kersikov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hall easily slips into full mount! #SUB#
Hall is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Kersikov is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Kersikov flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Hall anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Kersikov and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Hall slips an arm under Kersikov chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Hall has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Hall is squeezing on Kersikov like an anaconda would it's prey. Kersikov fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ralph Hall!
Ralph Hall was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
DMMA 123 Hightower vs Kalske
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
Diesel lands with a nice body punch.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that Diesel avoids nicely.
Diesel staying out of range there.
Diesel misses with a leg kick.
Diesel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Diesel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kersikov.
Diesel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diesel.
Diesel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Schwonckl Diesel has been cut.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diesel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diesel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Schwonckl Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov lands with a hook. Diesel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Diesel throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Diesel counters with a stiff right hand.
Diesel tries to clinch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#Diesel is rocked!
Kersikov sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Diesel's defenses. It connects perfectly with Diesel's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boyka Kersikov!
Boyka Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DMMA 106 Outback vs Kaupens
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Stephens.
Some wild striking there from Stephens.
Stephens throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kersikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Stephens.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stephens. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
Kersikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Stephens misses.
Stephens wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Good exchange - Stephens coming out on top.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Stephens steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Stephens misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Stephens misses with a low kick.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Stephens counters with a three punch combo that has Kersikov backing up. Kersikov nods at Stephens to acknowledge the strikes.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stephens is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Stephens looking to throw knees to the head but Kersikov is blocking nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov.
Stephens looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A head punch on the inside from Stephens fails to land.
Kersikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stephens avoiding damage as Kersikov throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Kersikov pushes Stephens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov. #T2#
Kersikov blocks an elbow strike.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov.
A bit of stalling here from Stephens.
Stephens takes a shot to the head.
Stephens throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov. #BC#
Stephens manages to break the clinch.
Stephens blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
As Kersikov looks to move away, Stephens throws a big counter combo but Kersikov just gets out of the way.
Kersikov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Some wild striking there from Stephens.
Boyka Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stephens misses with a two punch combination.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Stephens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stephens thumps Kersikov with a low kick.#T3#
Stephens ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Stephens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kersikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stephens.
An attempted straight right counter from Stephens misses the target.
Stephens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Stephens has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Stephens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kersikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
And Kersikov responds with a good body kick, but Stephens manages to step out the way in time.
Stephens wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Kersikov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stephens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Stephens ducked under it nicely.
Lee Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephens jabs Kersikov right on the nose. Kersikov blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stephens misses with a combination
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stephens.
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!
Stephens checks a leg kick nicely.
Stephens tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kersikov manages to circle out of the way.
Stephens throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kersikov counters with a body kick.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stephens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kersikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Stephens ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Kersikov gets caught napping as Stephens dives in and scores a takedown. Kersikov manages to retain guard.
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 Lee Stephens will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Stephens slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Stephens moves away and avoids it.
Stephens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice cross by Kersikov.
Stephens throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stephens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens lands a jab-cross combination.
Stephens chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Stephens stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Stephens thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Stephens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stephens throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Stephens avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the body
and Stephens counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kersikov dodges the punch combination from Stephens.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Stephens.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Stephens.#T2#
Stephens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stephens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stephens moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.
Stephens misses with a double jab
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stephens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kersikov throws a jab when Stephens was well out of range.
Stephens throws a nice looking combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stephens throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stephens throws a low kick but Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee Stephens is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Stephens staying out of range there.
Stephens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stephens misses with a double jab
and Stephens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stephens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stephens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kersikov feints a counter leg kick.
Stephens throws a combination that misses
and Kersikov counters with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Stephens swinging wildly here.
Stephens shoots and misses
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Stephens fails to land with a series of punches.
Stephens takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Stephens moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stephens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kersikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kersikov wants it to stay on the feet.
Stephens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stephens misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stephens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Stephens saw that one coming.
Stephens drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#Stephens is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boyka Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stephens wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Stephens blocks the body kick.
Stephens throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Stephens avoids it with no problem.
Stephens walks into a jab.
Oh Stephens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kersikov drops Stephens with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kersikov follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boyka Kersikov!
An out of breath Boyka Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smizhonich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smizhonich motions for Kersikov to come forward. Smizhonich throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov is looking for a counter combo.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Smizhonich counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kersikov won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smizhonich tries to advance to mount but Kersikov denies him.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smizhonich trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smizhonich goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kersikov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smizhonich but great work by Kersikov.#T1#
Smizhonich is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Smizhonich pushes Kersikov off looking to stand but Kersikov dives back in and keeps control.
Smizhonich moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kersikov trying to control but Smizhonich is working from the bottom.
Kersikov won't allow Smizhonich to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Smizhonich is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Smizhonich is keeping the position.#T2#
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Smizhonich keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Smizhonich pushes a forearm under Kersikov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kersikov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Igor Smizhonich! |
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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.
Kersikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chester paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Kersikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chester keeps the fight on the outside.
Chester tries to counter with a clinch but Kersikov shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chester has Kersikov pushed against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kersikov is trying to break free.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chester prevents Kersikov from breaking the clinch.
Chester content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chester is struggling to control the position.
Chester continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A bit of stalling here from Chester.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sterling Chester.#CL2#
Chester clinches up against the cage.
Chester is stalling here.
Chester has Kersikov pressed against the cage, preventing Kersikov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chester content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sterling Chester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chester 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 8:10
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 8:10
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 8:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sterling Chester! |
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