Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 206: Torvik v Qiang
Date: Jan 05, 2024

#R1#
Cheese throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
Cheese moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
A shot to the body from Cheese misses
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov misses with a double jab
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Cheese takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cheese throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cheese misses with a hook.
Kersikov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Cheese's shoulder, as Cheese tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Cheese slips the punch.#T1#
Good work by Cheese as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cheese throws out the jab.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cheese throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Cheese misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cheese throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Cheese's front leg but catches the back leg as Cheese tries to avoid it.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Cheese moved out of range.
Cheese throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
Cheese has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kersikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Cheese's head.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy body kick from Kersikov
and Cheese counters with a good low kick that Kersikov was not able to check. #T2#
Cheese throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cheese has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cheese misses with a right hand
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cheese tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cheese uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Jab, jab by Kersikov - just one landing.
Cheese with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Cheese moved out of range.
Cheese bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kersikov's head backwards.
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cheese. Cheese obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Kersikov throws a nice head kick!
Cheese uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kersikov throws a hook but Cheese blocks it.
Kersikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cheese circles away quickly and effectively.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cheese.
Cheese lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kersikov lands with a good body shot.
Cheese on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Cheese makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kersikov connects with a looping right hand.
Marko Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov jabs Cheese right on the nose. Cheese blinks but takes it well.
Cheese is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kersikov motions for Cheese to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cheese will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Kersikov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cheese.
Cheese throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with an inside leg kick.
Cheese checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cheese misses the body punch
and Kersikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Cheese sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kersikov throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Cheese swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cheese misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Cheese might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kersikov has got the better of the exchanges.
Cheese stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Cheese pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Kersikov.
Cheese checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cheese.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cheese ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Cheese finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cheese jabs at Kersikov's body.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Cheese counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov tries a low kick but Cheese avoids it.
Cheese's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cheese getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cheese uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Cheese with a nice cross.
Cheese throws a big shot that misses.
Cheese throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cheese is just out of range.
Kersikov thumps Cheese with a low kick.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
A telegraphed right hand from Cheese misses the target.
Kersikov tried to counter with a leg kick but Cheese avoided it.
Kersikov lands a right hook to the body.
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 swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheese.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Cheese moves out of range.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Cheese counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cheese has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Cheese.
Marko Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Cheese is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Cheese moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Cheese counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov misses with the body kick
and Cheese counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cheese swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cheese jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cheese jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC2#Kersikov is rocked!
Cheese throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oh Kersikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kersikov misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Cheese clinches up with Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheese.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cheese.
Cheese lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cheese.
Our sources have told us that Kersikov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A short uppercut from Cheese. #T4#
Cheese throws a big uppercut that drops Kersikov! More strikes from Cheese and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kersikov lies dazed against the cage as Cheese celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Eric Cheese!
A very excited looking Charles Eric Cheese made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WVT 194: Siale v Jiang
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.
Kersikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matikainen with a body shot.
A big right from Matikainen misses.
Matikainen catches Kersikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Matikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Kersikov catches Matikainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matikainen motions for Kersikov to come forward. Matikainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Matikainen punishes Kersikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A telegraphed right hand from Matikainen misses the target.
Matikainen throws a nice looking combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Matikainen lands with a hook. Kersikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut.
Matikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matikainen throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Kersikov misses
and Matikainen counters with an outside leg kick.
Matikainen with a jab.#T3#
Kersikov misses with a right hand
enabling Matikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Matikainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Kersikov.
Matikainen walks into a jab.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Matikainen slips the punch.
Matikainen throws a right hand that misses
and Matikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Matikainen.
Matikainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Kersikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Matikainen tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matikainen swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kersikov misses.
Matikainen scores with a jab.
Matikainen lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DaMatti Matikainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Matikainen slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Matikainen throws a sloppy head kick
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov works the jab nicely.
Matikainen misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov lands the left hand.#T1#
Matikainen misses with a hook.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matikainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matikainen connects with a crisp jab.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Matikainen counters with a nice body kick.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Matikainen.#T2#
Kersikov with a nice cross.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
A little feinted left hand from Matikainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen throws a leg kick which misses Kersikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kersikov tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Matikainen misses.
Kersikov tries to counter with a clinch but Matikainen shakes him off and moves away.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kersikov walks straight into a right hand from Matikainen - that's dropped him! Matikainen jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kersikov from any more punishment! Kersikov complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). DaMatti Matikainen!
An out of breath DaMatti Matikainen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 188: Mahogany v Johnson
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kersikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bloodaxe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kersikov wants to counter the offense by Bloodaxe and move into the clinch position.
Kersikov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Gunnar Bloodaxe has been cut.
Kersikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from Bloodaxe misses its intended target.
Bloodaxe sets himself, and Kersikov steps forward looking for the clinch! Bloodaxe avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kersikov's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jab, jab by Kersikov - just one landing. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kersikov lands a body shot.
Bloodaxe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kersikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bloodaxe. Bloodaxe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Bloodaxe throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bloodaxe.
It looked like Bloodaxe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kersikov, as that shot connected.
Donk. Bloodaxe catches Kersikov right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloodaxe misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov tries to counter with a clinch but Bloodaxe shakes him off and moves away.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Bloodaxe counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Bloodaxe looks to land a combination but Kersikov avoids it well.
Kersikov wants to counter the offense by Bloodaxe and move into the clinch position.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
enabling Bloodaxe to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe misses with a looping left.
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Kersikov blocks the body kick.
Kersikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe slips under a jab.#KD2#
Kersikov drops Bloodaxe with a beautiful combination! Bloodaxe stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kersikov is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Bloodaxe is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov swings for the body but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bloodaxe misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Bloodaxe.
Kersikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Bloodaxe's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bloodaxe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bloodaxe with a body shot.
Bloodaxe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kersikov misses with a body shot
and Bloodaxe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Bloodaxe.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Bloodaxe counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kersikov connects with a jab.
Bloodaxe blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
It looked like Bloodaxe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kersikov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Bloodaxe throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Bloodaxe.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Bloodaxe avoids it with no problem.
Bloodaxe misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Kersikov misses.#T2#
Kersikov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kersikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bloodaxe on the side of the head.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bloodaxe's head backwards.
Bloodaxe throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bloodaxe thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloodaxe blocks a jab.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Kersikov.
Bloodaxe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Bloodaxe throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Bloodaxe misses.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Bloodaxe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bloodaxe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Bloodaxe moves away from the strike by Kersikov. #T4#
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Bloodaxe sets himself, and Kersikov steps forward looking for the clinch! Bloodaxe avoids it this time.
Bloodaxe throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bloodaxe sets himself, and Kersikov steps forward looking for the clinch! Bloodaxe avoids it this time.
Bloodaxe throws a body kick that misses.
As Bloodaxe backs off Kersikov throws a huge counter combo but Bloodaxe manages to avoid it all.
Bloodaxe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Bloodaxe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gunnar Bloodaxe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bloodaxe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice jab there from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses
enabling Bloodaxe to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Bloodaxe appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Nice jab there from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a jab to Bloodaxe's midsection.
Kersikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bloodaxe doesn't seem bothered though.
Marko Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kersikov throws a jab when Bloodaxe was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bloodaxe misses the target.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Bloodaxe misses the target.
Kersikov wants to counter with a clinch but Bloodaxe pushes him away.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
enabling Bloodaxe to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov throws a hook but Bloodaxe blocks it.
Bloodaxe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kersikov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Bloodaxe throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3##KD2#
Kersikov sends Bloodaxe crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kersikov is motioning to the referee to let Bloodaxe up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Bloodaxe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Gunnar Bloodaxe's cut is getting worse.
Kersikov scores with a body shot.
Bloodaxe seems to have got his legs back now.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bloodaxe manages to avoid it.
Kersikov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBloodaxe.
A left and a right from Bloodaxe both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloodaxe moves forwards but Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Kersikov punishes Bloodaxe's body with a nice straight punch.
Donk. Kersikov catches Bloodaxe right on the button with a cross.
Bloodaxe misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Kersikov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bloodaxe! Kersikov lets Bloodaxe back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bloodaxe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kersikov connects with a looping right hand.
Kersikov misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marko 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Kersikov!
A victorious Marko Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 182: Le Franc v Creed
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Chugman looks to clinch
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chugman tries to clinch up
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chugman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Chugman manages to avoid it.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Klaus Chugman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chugman misses with the combination.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman tries to clinch up
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand. #T1#
Chugman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chugman throws an off balance right hand
and as Chugman loses concentration momentarily, Kersikov counters with a picture perfect head kick! Chugman goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marko Kersikov!
Marko Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 251 Lovanov vs Tyler
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Cowan throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cowan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Cowan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov moves out of range as Cowan strikes.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Kersikov defending well as Cowan loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Cowan to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Cowan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decent striking displayed by Cowan there.
A big left from Cowan misses. #CL2#
Cowan has managed to clinch. #T2#
Kersikov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Cowan.
Cowan lands a shoulder strike.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Cowan can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
A body shot lands from Cowan.
Cowan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Cowan.
Kersikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cowans head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cowan.
Kersikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cowan lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
Cowan misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Cowan tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
Kersikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cowan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Cowan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cowan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mickey Cowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cowan.
Cowan throws a fast counter high kick but Kersikov manages to duck under it in time.
Cowan with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Cowan misses with a straight left.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov scores with a nice head shot.
Kersikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Cowan counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cowan is just out of range.
Cowan throws a fast counter high kick but Kersikov manages to duck under it in time.
Cowan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Cowan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cowan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cowan fakes the leg kick and cracks Kersikov in the body.
Cowan throws a lazy body kick
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov lands with a straight right. Cowan didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cowan needs to keep his hands up - Kersikov had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#Cowan is rocked!#T1#
Cowan misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov defending well as Cowan loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cowan scores with a body shot.
Kersikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cowan is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?
Cowan throws a big shot that misses.
Cowan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cowan seems to have recovered his senses.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cowan moves away.#T2#
Cowan connects with a high kick.
Kersikov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cowan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cowan. Cowan obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body kick there by Cowan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Kersikov scores with a shot to the side of Cowan's head.
Cowan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards. #BC#
Kersikov breaks the clinch.
Kersikov scores with a nice head shot.
Kersikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cowan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cowan tries to land a body kick
and Cowan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Cowan.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Kersikov lands a nice hook to Cowan's body. Cowan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Cowan misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cowan connects with a single shot there.
Cowan throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cowan.
Kersikov throws a big counter combination but Cowan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Cowan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kersikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3##CL2#
Cowan rushes Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cowan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cowan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kersikov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cowan tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Cowan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cowan. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan misses with a low kick as Kersikov jumps back.
Kersikov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cowan scores with a kick to the body. #T1#
Kersikov swings for the body but Cowan moves out of range.
Kersikov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCowan.
Cowan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Mickey Cowan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cowan misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body. #KD2#
Cowan lands a big head kick that sends Kersikov tumbling to the mat! Cowan takes a step backwards and waves Kersikov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Kersikov is rocked!
Cowan feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Kersikov collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mickey Cowan!
Mickey Cowan is the new bantamweight champion!
Mickey Cowan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 168: Haudegen v Larsen 2
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Veainu throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veainu connects with a nice looking jab.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veainu.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Veainu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
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.
Veainu scores with a body shot.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Veainu moves out of range.
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.#T1#
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu is looking to wear down Kersikov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Veainu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Kersikov does it's job there.
Veainu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Veainu takes one to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws out a powerful jab.
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Veainu takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Veainu checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Veainu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kersikov's hands.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov throws a hook but Veainu avoids it easily.
Veainu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Veainu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kersikov lands with a nice body punch.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Veainu cracks Kersikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marko Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov cracks Veainu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kersikov connects with a right hand. Veainu shakes it off.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice jab there from Kersikov.
Kersikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Veainu.
Jab by Veainu.
Veainu tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a right hand to the body.
Veainu needs to keep his hands up - Kersikov had a free shot at his head there.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Veainu moves out of range.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Veainu throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kersikov.
Veainu fails to land with a series of punches.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Veainu misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veainu misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veainu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Veainu.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov scores with a jab.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veainu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Veainu drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov lands with a straight right. Veainu didn't see that one coming.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Veainu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu lands a jab to the head.
Veainu slips under a jab.
Veainu looks to land a combination but Kersikov avoids it well.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veainu checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Veainu's corner calls for a 1-2. Veainu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#Kersikov is rocked!
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
Marko Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Veainu lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Kersikov up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Veainu from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Kersikov's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu!

Event: WVT 153: Ryoto v Marko
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
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.
Takahashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Ryoto Takahashi has been cut.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Takahashi's knee but Takahashi avoids it well.
Takahashi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kersikov just manages to avoid it.
Takahashi staying out of range there.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Takahashi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takahashi lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
And Takahashi counters with a quick kick to the body but Kersikov blocks it.#T1#
Takahashi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov dodges the punch combination from Takahashi.
Despite the aggression on Kersikov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takahashi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Jab from Kersikov.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A shot to the body from Takahashi misses
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Kersikov misses. #T2#
Kersikov lands a body shot.
Takahashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kersikov in his tracks.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Takahashi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Takahashi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kersikov counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the body
and Takahashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Ryoto Takahashi's cut is getting worse.
Takahashi avoids a kick to the body.
Kersikov misses with a body punch
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takahashi misses with the body kick
and Kersikov counters with an outside leg kick.
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Takahashi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kersikov's head.#T4#
Takahashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takahashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takahashi thinking.
Takahashi misses with a straight right.
Takahashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Takahashi slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Takahashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and Kersikov counters with a low kick, right behind Takahashi 's knee.
Takahashi misses with a body shot
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Takahashi's knee momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Takahashi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kersikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kersikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takahashi on the side of the head.
Takahashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Takahashi's shoulder, as Takahashi tries to avoid the shot.
As Kersikov backs away, Takahashi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Takahashi scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Kersikov finds it's way through Takahashi's defenses.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi misses with a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Takahashi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kersikov counters with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Takahashi is out of range.
Jab from Takahashi.
A shot to the body from Takahashi misses
and Takahashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takahashi misses with the body kick
and Kersikov counters with a solid body kick.
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.#T2#
Takahashi throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Kersikov counters with a crisp one two that drops Takahashi! Kersikov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Takahashi to his feet! Takahashi is in big trouble!#ROC2#Takahashi is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Takahashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takahashi misses with the body kick
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Ryoto Takahashi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Takahashi misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Kersikov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Takahashi! Kersikov lets Takahashi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Takahashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Takahashi seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Takahashi misses with a hook to the body
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Jeez, Ryoto Takahashi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takahashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takahashi blocks a jab.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
and Takahashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kersikov swinging wildly here. #T4#
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takahashi.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov lands a jab to the nose.
Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takahashi can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Takahashi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Kersikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Takahashi - that will leave a mark!
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Takahashi misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.#T1#
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takahashi moves to clinch but Kersikov breaks away
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov lands a jab.
Takahashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takahashi.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Takahashi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2#
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick
and Kersikov counters with a good low kick that Takahashi was not able to check.
Takahashi scores with a nice body kick.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Takahashi to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Kersikov is rocked!
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Takahashi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kersikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Takahashi finish him?
Takahashi cracks Kersikov with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryoto Takahashi!
Ryoto Takahashi retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Ryoto Takahashi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 225 Klimenko vs Kiryu
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Rizzo throws a series of punches but Kersikov avoids them all with ease.
Kersikov cracks Rizzo with a good jab.
Kersikov lands a right hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Kersikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kersikov.
Rizzo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rizzo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kersikov takes a swing at Rizzo's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Rizzo's front leg but catches the back leg as Rizzo tries to avoid it.
Rizzo wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Kersikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rizzo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Kersikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kersikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Kersikov there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo dives in for a single leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Rizzo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rizzo's knee momentarily.#T1#
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Rizzo saw it coming and moves away.
Rizzo takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Rizzo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marko Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Rizzo. Beautiful body shot.
Kersikov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Rizzo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kersikov's guard.
Kersikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rizzo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Kersikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rizzo is aware though and is defending well.
Rizzo throwing strikes from guard but Kersikov blocks nicely.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Rizzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Rizzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Kersikov has wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rizzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kersikov motions for Rizzo to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov throws a front kick that sends Rizzo stumbling back into the cage.
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 a body kick.
Rizzo unleashes a big counter combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rizzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Rizzo tries to counter with a clinch but Kersikov shakes him off and moves away.
Rizzo checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Rizzo checks a leg kick.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frank Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Rizzo throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a solid body kick.
Rizzo misses with a double jab
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Rizzo moves forwards but Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rizzo. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rizzo closes the distance and clinches up with Kersikov, looking for a takedown. Rizzo pushes Kersikov against the cage but Kersikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rizzo swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kersikov connects with a crisp jab.
Rizzo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kersikov throws a hook but Rizzo blocks it.
Rizzo throws a counter combo.
Rizzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rizzo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
A big left from Rizzo misses.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Kersikov gets caught napping as Rizzo dives in and scores a takedown. Kersikov manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo throws a big elbow that misses.
Kersikov trying to control the position here.
Rizzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kersikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rizzo throws an elbow that misses. Kersikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rizzo's guard. Nice move by Kersikov!#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rizzo is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rizzo throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Rizzo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kersikov is pulling down on Rizzo's head. It's preventing any offense from Rizzo, at least for the moment.
Kersikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kersikov is trying to keep Rizzo in close.
Kersikov pulls Rizzo in close to prevent any damage.
Rizzo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rizzo can do to turn this around?
Rizzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Rizzo won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rizzo.
Rizzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kersikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rizzo's guard. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rizzo holds on and takes a little breather.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kersikov is looking to stand up but Rizzo won't let him.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Rizzo is retaining full guard.
Kersikov trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Rizzo is keeping the position.
Frank Rizzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Rizzo keeps moving. #T2##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sloppy strikes from Kersikov. Those never looked like landing.
Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rizzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Rizzo's front leg but catches the back leg as Rizzo tries to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kersikov.
Rizzo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Rizzo jabs at Kersikov's body.
Kersikov throws a jab when Rizzo was well out of range.
Kersikov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo throws a low kick, looking for Kersikov's leg but Kersikov calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Rizzo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rizzo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rizzo jabs at Kersikov's body.
Rizzo misses with a body punch
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov with the inside leg kick.
Rizzo misses the jab.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Kersikov thumps Rizzo with a low kick.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rizzo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kersikov!
Kersikov stuns Rizzo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov with a nice cross.
Rizzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4##TD2#
Rizzo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rizzo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rizzo's back!
Kersikov has the hooks in. Rizzo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kersikov is looking to control Rizzo but Rizzo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Rizzo trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Kersikov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kersikov controlling from the back.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rizzo punishes Kersikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Rizzo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rizzo throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
Rizzo with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Rizzo there.
Rizzo lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rizzo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rizzo misses with a jab to the body
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rizzo wants to clinch
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.#T1#
Rizzo walks into a straight right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Rizzo's belly button to the back.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Rizzo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov lands the left hand.
Rizzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Rizzo avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rizzo.
A jab from Kersikov does it's job there.
Rizzo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kersikov.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Rizzo misses the target.
Kersikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marko Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rizzo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Rizzo ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov tries a low kick but Rizzo avoids it.
Kersikov lands with a good body shot.
Rizzo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kersikov misses with a shot to the body
enabling Rizzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rizzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Rizzo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Kersikov scores with a jab to the head.
Rizzo throws a shot to the body.
Rizzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rizzo misses with a double jab.
Rizzo misses with a left hand
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Rizzo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rizzo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Rizzo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kersikov to the ground. Rizzo is now in Kersikov's guard.
Kersikov wants to control the position but Rizzo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
Rizzo wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well. #SUB2#
Rizzo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kersikov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kersikov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but Rizzo instead regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Frank Rizzo just about did enough to take it.
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.#R4#
Rizzo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Rizzo moves out of range.
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rizzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Rizzo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kersikov with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kersikov.
Kersikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A clash of legs there as Rizzo blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Rizzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rizzo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Rizzo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
Rizzo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A left lands for Kersikov.
Rizzo clobbers Kersikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kersikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rizzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Rizzo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rizzo misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rizzo checks a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Rizzo ducks down to avoid it.
Rizzo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Rizzo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rizzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Rizzo with a nice calf kick.
Rizzo throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rizzo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rizzo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Rizzo moves into the clinch.
Rizzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rizzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Stalling in the clinch from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
Kersikov needs to keep his hands up - Rizzo had a free shot at his head there.
Rizzo motions for Kersikov to come forward. Rizzo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rizzo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rizzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Rizzo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kersikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Rizzo forces Kersikov back against the cage and clinches.
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 wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rizzo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rizzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rizzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kersikov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rizzo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov had his way with Frank Rizzo in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Kersikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kersikov works Rizzo's body with a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Rizzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov lands with a hook. Rizzo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kersikov pushes Rizzo away with a front kick.#CL2#
Rizzo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kersikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Rizzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Rizzo working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Rizzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov pushes Rizzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Rizzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Rizzo as the two fighters clinch.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Kersikov tries to work over Rizzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rizzo dodges the punch combination from Kersikov.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rizzo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Rizzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Rizzo has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Rizzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Rizzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Kersikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Rizzo sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kersikov enables Rizzo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kersikov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Kersikov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kersikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rizzo tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Rizzo manages to avoid it.
Kersikov throws a low kick, looking for Rizzo's leg but Rizzo calmly moves out of range.
Rizzo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Rizzo moves out of range. #T3#
Rizzo misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rizzo. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rizzo closes the distance but Kersikov moves to the side
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rizzo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Rizzo moves out of range.
As Kersikov backs off Rizzo throws a huge counter combo but Kersikov manages to avoid it all.
Frank Rizzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rizzo moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick. #CL2#
Rizzo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kersikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rizzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov is trying to push Rizzo away but Rizzo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Kersikov's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Kersikov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rizzo.
Rizzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kersikov is trying to push Rizzo away but Rizzo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov working hard to break the clinch.
Kersikov tries to stall but Rizzo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kersikov wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Rizzo lands a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marko Kersikov.
I think Kersikov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Kersikov!
Marko Kersikov retains his bantamweight title!
Marko Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 217 Kersikov vs Karumaa
Date: Jul 26, 2023

#R1#
Karumaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karumaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Karumaa misses with a body shot.
Karumaa cracks Kersikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karumaa.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Kersikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good leg kick by Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Karumaa throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karumaa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kersikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karumaa scrambles back to his feet.
Karumaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karumaa thumps Kersikov with a low kick.
Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Karumaa.
Karumaa loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.#T1#
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Karumaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kersikov checks it well.
Karumaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karumaa wants to land a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karumaa moves away.
Kersikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kersikov cracks Karumaa with a good jab.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Karumaa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Karumaa's head but Karumaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov thuds his shin into the meat of Karumaa's side.
Karumaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses.
Karumaa wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Karumaa misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karumaa moves away.
Karumaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Karumaa sizes up Kersikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karumaa throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karumaa.
Karumaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Karumaa's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
Karumaa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov misses the jab.
A low kick from Karumaa is predictable there
and Kersikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karumaa thinking.
Karumaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Karumaa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karumaa misses the jab.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov throws a nice looking combination but Karumaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Karumaa saw that one coming.#T3#
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karumaa looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Karumaa slaps the foot to one side.
Karumaa is looking to chop away at Kersikov's legs.
Karumaa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Kersikov.
Kersikov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Karumaa if he has to take too many more of those.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karumaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kratos Karumaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov defending well as Karumaa loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
Kersikov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Karumaa just manages to avoid it.
Karumaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Karumaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karumaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karumaa tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Karumaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Karumaa misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Karumaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karumaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karumaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karumaa scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Karumaa saw that one coming.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Karumaa misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
A low kick lands for Karumaa.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the head.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Karumaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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 Marko Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Karumaa looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kratos Karumaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karumaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov moves out of range as Karumaa strikes.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karumaa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karumaa. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Karumaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karumaa misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Karumaa moved out of range.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Karumaa misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Karumaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Karumaa tries to avoid it.
Karumaa lands with a shot to the body.
Kersikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kersikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kersikov, as that shot connected.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Karumaa down.
Karumaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Karumaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karumaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kersikov scores with a nice strike.
Nice jab there from Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Karumaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Karumaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karumaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov lands with a straight right. Karumaa didn't see that one coming.
Karumaa scores with the left hand. Kersikov knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Karumaa misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karumaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kersikov in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Karumaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Karumaa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kersikov.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karumaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kersikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kersikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karumaa throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov cracks Karumaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karumaa.
Karumaa looks to throw a body kick
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Karumaa.
Kersikov digs a good body shot into Karumaa's ribs.
Kersikov cracks a nice hook into Karumaa's ribs.
Karumaa with a nice calf kick.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Karumaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Karumaa's shoulder, as Karumaa tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov wants to slow Karumaa down by chopping away at his legs.
Karumaa feints a counter leg kick.
Karumaa wants to land a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karumaa lunges at Kersikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kersikov's hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Karumaa.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karumaa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. #T4#
Karumaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karumaa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kersikov. That one must have hurt.
The fighters circling - Karumaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kersikov catches Karumaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Karumaa is just out of range.
Karumaa jabs at Kersikov's body.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karumaa.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karumaa.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karumaa digs a good body shot into Kersikov's ribs.
Kersikov lands a jab to the nose.
Karumaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marko Kersikov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Karumaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kersikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Karumaa lands a nice shot that snaps Kersikov's head back.
Karumaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Karumaa misses.
Karumaa swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Karumaa avoids it.
Karumaa scores with a punch to the head.
Karumaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karumaa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kersikov thuds a left hand into Karumaa's body.
Karumaa misses with a left hand
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karumaa is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Karumaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Karumaa misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karumaa. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Kersikov there.
Karumaa misses with a low kick.
Karumaa takes one to the side of the head.
Kersikov slips a jab from Karumaa.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Karumaa's belly button to the back.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Karumaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kersikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kersikov needs to keep his hands up - Karumaa had a free shot at his head there.
Karumaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karumaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
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!
Karumaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Karumaa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Karumaa misses with a looping right.
Kersikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karumaa.
A big left from Karumaa misses.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Karumaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov swings for the body but Karumaa moves out of range.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karumaa.
Karumaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Karumaa feints a counter leg kick.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Karumaa misses with a low kick as Kersikov jumps back.
Kersikov swings for the body but Karumaa moves out of range.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karumaa 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 Kersikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kersikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov stuns Karumaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Karumaa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Karumaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
Kersikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karumaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kersikov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Karumaa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kersikov to score with a decent uppercut.
Karumaa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kersikov takes a step back to recover.
A shot to the liver by Kersikov. Beautiful body shot.
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 slips under a jab.#T4#
Kersikov throws out a powerful jab.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karumaa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Kersikov connects with the punch.
Kersikov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kersikov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Karumaa counters with a nice body shot.
Karumaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov digs a good body shot into Karumaa's ribs.
Karumaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karumaa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Karumaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.
Karumaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Karumaa moved out of range nicely.
Karumaa looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karumaa.
Kersikov takes one on the button.
Karumaa slips a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Karumaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Karumaa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Karumaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Karumaa dips to his left and cracks Kersikov with an uppercut!
Karumaa misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kersikov slips a jab from Karumaa.
Karumaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Karumaa moves out of range easily.
Karumaa misses with a looping left.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Karumaa misses the target.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Karumaa sees coming a mile off.
Kersikov cracks a nice hook into Karumaa's ribs.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the head.
A nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karumaa. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karumaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Karumaa throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Karumaa throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karumaa slips under a jab.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Karumaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karumaa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karumaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Karumaa scores with a nice right hand.
Kersikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karumaa at a distance.
Kersikov moves out of range as Karumaa strikes.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karumaa wants to land a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Karumaa manages to avoid it.
Kersikov cracks Karumaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Karumaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Karumaa throws a low kick, looking for Kersikov's leg but Kersikov calmly moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Kersikov blocks the low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karumaa. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
Karumaa cracks Kersikov with a good jab.
Kersikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karumaa under the eye.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Karumaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Kersikov.
Karumaa slips a jab from Kersikov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karumaa! But no joy.
Karumaa misses with a body punch
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karumaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Karumaa finds it's way through Kersikov's defenses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Karumaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Kersikov is wise to it.
Karumaa just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Kersikov misses its target.
Kersikov scores with a nice strike.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Kersikov misses its target.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Karumaa.#T4#
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karumaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karumaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karumaa misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov defending well as Karumaa loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov lands a jab to the nose.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Karumaa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karumaa blocks a low kick nicely.
Kersikov scores with a spinning back kick!
Karumaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Karumaa moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
A cross from Kersikov lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Marko Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Karumaa moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Karumaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karumaa.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karumaa feints a counter leg kick.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Karumaa moves out of range.
A slow jab from Karumaa misses its intended target.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick
and Karumaa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karumaa moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karumaa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karumaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kersikov in his tracks.
Kersikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot lands for Kersikov.
Karumaa jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Karumaa.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Karumaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karumaa misses with a straight left.
Karumaa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karumaa on the side of the head.
Karumaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kersikov lands with a nice body kick.
Karumaa moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Karumaa moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Karumaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Karumaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karumaa down.
Karumaa swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range. #T2#
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karumaa throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karumaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karumaa lands with a good body shot.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karumaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Karumaa moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Karumaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kersikov under the eye.
Karumaa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kersikov's head.
Karumaa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kersikov.
Karumaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Kersikov blocks the low kick.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karumaa.
Kersikov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Karumaa blocks a jab.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karumaa.#T3#
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Karumaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karumaa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range and Karumaa settles back down.
Karumaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Karumaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karumaa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karumaa throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karumaa misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Karumaa avoids it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kersikov!
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Karumaa saw that one coming.
Karumaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Karumaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov slips a jab from Karumaa.
An inside leg kick from Karumaa misses.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karumaa.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov digs a good hook to Karumaa's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Kersikov.
Karumaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Karumaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kersikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karumaa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karumaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kratos Karumaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karumaa manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marko Kersikov.
Well Kersikov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 50:46
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: DMMA 209 Adeoluwa vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
A punch combination from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adeoluwa walks into a jab.
Adeoluwa misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adeoluwa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov tests Adeoluwa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Adeoluwa saw that one coming.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses with a combination
and Adeoluwa counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Adeoluwa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kersikov did well to prevent Adeoluwa getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Adeoluwa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Adeoluwa's back!
Kersikov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T1#
Kersikov looking to hold on to the position here but Adeoluwa rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Kersikov is looking to stand up but Adeoluwa won't let him.
Adeoluwa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kersikov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Adeoluwa is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adeoluwa wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Adeoluwa keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Adeoluwa keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Adeoluwa keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Kersikov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Adeoluwa is looking to score with low kicks.#TD#
Adeoluwa gets a takedown into half guard.

Kersikov kicks Adeoluwa off and gets back to his feet.
Marko Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Adeoluwa moved out of range nicely.
Marko Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Adeoluwa moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Adeoluwa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Adeoluwa lands with an overhand left.
Kersikov throws a leg kick #TD#
and Adeoluwa counters with a takedown into side control.
Adeoluwa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Kersikov trying to control but Adeoluwa flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov trying to control the action but Adeoluwa just sinks the hooks in.
Adeoluwa really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kersikov.
Adeoluwa throwing sloppy strikes.
Kersikov can't escape the position.
Adeoluwa lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Adeoluwa throwing damaging strikes from the back! Kersikov could be in trouble here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Good control from Adeoluwa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marko Kersikov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adeoluwa.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Adeoluwa missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adeoluwa. Adeoluwa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adeoluwa throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kersikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adeoluwa's head.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Adeoluwa.
Kersikov feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Adeoluwa checks it.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adeoluwa moves away.
Adeoluwa throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Adeoluwa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.#T1#
Kersikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook.
Adeoluwa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adeoluwa throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Adeoluwa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adeoluwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Adeoluwa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Adeoluwa misses the target.
Adeoluwa ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
A shot to the liver by Kersikov. Beautiful body shot.
Kersikov throws a hook but Adeoluwa blocks it.
Kersikov wants to slow Adeoluwa down by chopping away at his legs.
Marko Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov feints a jab promting Adeoluwa to slip. Kersikov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Adeoluwa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2#
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Adeoluwa's shoulder, as Adeoluwa tries to avoid the shot.
Adeoluwa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adeoluwa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Adeoluwa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook.
And Kersikov responds with a good body kick, but Adeoluwa manages to step out the way in time.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adeoluwa.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Adeoluwa is wise to it.
Kersikov lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook.
Kersikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Adeoluwa avoids the punch easily.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Adeoluwa slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Adeoluwa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Adeoluwa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Adeoluwa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adeoluwa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Adeoluwa.
It looked like Adeoluwa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adeoluwa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Adeoluwa scores with a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Adeoluwa.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Adeoluwa's front leg but catches the back leg as Adeoluwa tries to avoid it.
Kersikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adeoluwa throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov throws a jab when Adeoluwa was well out of range.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adeoluwa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adeoluwa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adeoluwa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adeoluwa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adeoluwa.
A big right from Adeoluwa misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adeoluwa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Adeoluwa to counter with a crisp jab.
Adeoluwa lands the left hand.
Nice defenses there by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adeoluwa throws out the jab.
Adeoluwa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Adeoluwa looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov lands a nice hook to Adeoluwa's body. Adeoluwa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Adeoluwa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adeoluwa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Adeoluwa misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov misses with a few strikes there.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kersikov digs a good hook to Adeoluwa's body.
Adeoluwa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adeoluwa. #T2#
Kersikov punishes Adeoluwa's body with a nice straight punch.
Adeoluwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Adeoluwa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov avoids it really well and circles away.
Adeoluwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adeoluwa with a body shot.#TD#
Adeoluwa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kersikov's guard.

Kersikov pushes Adeoluwa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adeoluwa in his tracks.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Adeoluwa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Donk. Adeoluwa catches Kersikov right on the button with a cross.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Adeoluwa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adeoluwa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Adeoluwa slips a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with the left hand. Adeoluwa knows he should have avoided that one.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Adeoluwa counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adeoluwa can pounce on him.
Adeoluwa walks into a straight right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adeoluwa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Adeoluwa moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Kersikov. That snapped Adeoluwa's head back.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Adeoluwa.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Adeoluwa saw that one coming.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Adeoluwa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've been hearing that Adeoluwa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Adeoluwa postures up.
Adeoluwa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov pulls Adeoluwa in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Adeoluwa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adeoluwa.
A nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
Adeoluwa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kersikov checks it well.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adeoluwa.
Kersikov swings for the body but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Adeoluwa tries to move into range but Kersikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adeoluwa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
A nice side step and Kersikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Adeoluwa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adeoluwa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Adeoluwa throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Adeoluwa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Adeoluwa's shoulder, as Adeoluwa tries to avoid the shot.
Adeoluwa slips under a jab.
Adeoluwa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Adeoluwa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adeoluwa with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Adeoluwa lands a really nice looking cross but Kersikov seems unphased.
Adeoluwa takes one to the side of the head.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adeoluwa.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov misses with a few strikes there.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adeoluwa.
Kersikov lunges at Adeoluwa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adeoluwa's hand.
Adeoluwa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Adeoluwa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov with a nice calf kick.
Adeoluwa thuds a left hand into Kersikov's body.#T3#
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Adeoluwa throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Adeoluwa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kersikov won't be happy with that.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Adeoluwa grinds an elbow into Kersikov's temple.
Adeoluwa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kersikov some visible discomfort.
Kersikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adeoluwa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kersikov is not content to let Adeoluwa control the position.
Adeoluwa has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T4#
Adeoluwa scoring with strikes but Kersikov is staying in there.
Kersikov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Adeoluwa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Adeoluwa working over Kersikov with some ground and pound. Kersikov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Marko Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R5#
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to bum rush Adeoluwa with a series of wild strikes but Adeoluwa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Kersikov finds it's way through Adeoluwa's defenses.
Adeoluwa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Adeoluwa moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Adeoluwa loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kersikov but Kersikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Adeoluwa's head but Adeoluwa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov with a hook.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adeoluwa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Adeoluwa slips a jab from Kersikov.
Adeoluwa misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Adeoluwa's knee momentarily.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Adeoluwa ducked under it nicely.
Adeoluwa cracks Kersikov with an open hand slap.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Adeoluwa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adeoluwa thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Kersikov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adeoluwa throws a leg kick which misses Kersikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kersikov tries to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Kersikov. No joy for Adeoluwa on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwu Adeoluwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Kersikov punishes Adeoluwa's body with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adeoluwa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Adeoluwa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov thuds a left hand into Adeoluwa's body.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Good leg kick by Kersikov.
Adeoluwa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice takedown defense from Kersikov. No joy for Adeoluwa on that attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Adeoluwa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
An inside leg kick from Kersikov misses. #T3#
Adeoluwa blocks a jab.
Adeoluwa thuds a left hand into Kersikov's body.
Adeoluwa blocks a jab.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Adeoluwa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kersikov's guard.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Adeoluwa is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov wants to control the position but Adeoluwa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
Adeoluwa is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa working Kersikov over with strikes.
Adeoluwa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kersikov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kersikov manages to get to full guard.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kersikov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Kersikov!
Marko Kersikov is the new bantamweight champion!
Marko Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 200 Pinkman vs Grant 3
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Rizzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rizzo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kersikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Rizzo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kersikov with a body shot.
Rizzo misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rizzo scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Kersikov lands a big head kick that sends Rizzo tumbling to the mat! Kersikov takes a step backwards and waves Rizzo back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Frank Rizzo has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rizzo scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Rizzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Rizzo stuns Kersikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rizzo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kersikov to score with a decent uppercut.
Frank Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rizzo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rizzo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kersikov rather than just go for the knockout.
Rizzo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#Rizzo is rocked!
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Rizzo throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rizzo fails to land the takedown.
Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Rizzo moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Kersikov misses with a hook
enabling Rizzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Rizzo throws a low kick but Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Rizzo scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzo.
Rizzo slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Rizzo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Rizzo saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rizzo! But no joy.
Rizzo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rizzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rizzo throws out the jab.
Rizzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kersikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kersikov throws a jab when Rizzo was well out of range.
Rizzo misses with a low kick. #T3#
Rizzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Rizzo defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Rizzo has managed to clinch.
Rizzo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kersikov pushes Rizzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rizzo prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov has had enough of the clinch but Rizzo keeps him there for the moment.
Rizzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rizzo throws an elbow that misses.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Kersikov breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Rizzo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kersikov throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Rizzo counters by clinching up.
Rizzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rizzo working aggressively here.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Rizzo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzo misses the shot to the body.
Rizzo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kersikov.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rizzo scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
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 Marko Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Rizzo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rizzo tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away. #TD2#
Rizzo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kersikov to the ground. Rizzo is now in Kersikov's guard.
Rizzo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kersikov trying to control the position.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
Rizzo with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo postures up in Kersikov's guard and throws a big left but Kersikov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo working some strikes from top position.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but instead Rizzo has moved into half guard.
Rizzo prevents Kersikov from standing back up. #T1#
Kersikov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kersikov manages to get to full guard.
Rizzo wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov controlling Rizzo's posture.
Rizzo landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Kersikov is trying to keep Rizzo in close.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Rizzo throws a big elbow that misses.
Rizzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rizzo throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Rizzo misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.#T3#
Rizzo wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Rizzo misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Rizzo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rizzo is one step ahead there.
Rizzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Rizzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rizzo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Rizzo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rizzo scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice uppercut lands for Kersikov. That snapped Rizzo's head back.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rizzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Rizzo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Kersikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a three punch combo!
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Rizzo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rizzo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rizzo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Rizzo
and Rizzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rizzo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rizzo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kersikov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizzo darts in trying to clinch
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rizzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?#T1#
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rizzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rizzo seems to have recovered his senses.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Rizzo scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rizzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Rizzo moved out of range.
Rizzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Rizzo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Rizzo.
Rizzo misses with a takedown
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Rizzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marko Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rizzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rizzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Rizzo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheers as Rizzo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kersikov doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Rizzo with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Rizzo wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Rizzo has his takedown stuffed
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marko Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Rizzo.
Rizzo shoots for a double leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls well. He's pushed Rizzo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kersikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rizzo connects with a single shot there.
Rizzo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rizzo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rizzo. Rizzo obviously looking to wear him down.
Rizzo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though. #T4##TD2#
Rizzo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kersikov did well to prevent Rizzo getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rizzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rizzo is one step ahead there.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Rizzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kersikov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: DMMA 193 Otori vs Kersikov
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Otori throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Otori connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kersikov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Otori looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Otori throws a low kick but Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Shigeru Otori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Otori blocks a low kick nicely.
Otori tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Otori misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range and Otori settles back down.
Kersikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kersikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Otori connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kersikov. Kersikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Kersikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kersikov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Otori blocks it well.
Kersikov motions for Otori to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Kersikov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Otori has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Kersikov defending well as Otori loads up on a big left hand.
Otori looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
A low kick from Otori misses
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Otori is predictable there
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Otori tries to work over Kersikov's front leg with a kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov counters with a body kick.#T2#
Otori moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Otori moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a jab.
Kersikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Otori connects with a looping right hand.
Otori throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Otori misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Otori blocks the body kick. #CL#
Otori takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Otori working aggressively here.
Kersikov is looking to control Otori's arms but Otori gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kersikov has his back to the cage.
Kersikov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kersikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Otori avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage. #BC2#
Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
Donk. Otori catches Kersikov right on the button with a cross.
Otori lands a slapping body shot.
Otori lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Otori throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Otori tries to clinch but Kersikov moves out of range. #CL#
Otori takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Otori.
Kersikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Otori wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Otori blocking some punches.
Otori is trying to break the clinch but Kersikov is controlling him.
Otori tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Otori gets an underhook and turns Kersikov into the cage.
Otori missing with knees to the body.
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 managing to block the knees to the body from Otori.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Otori lands with a short shot to the head.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kersikov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Otori tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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 Shigeru Otori will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Otori throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Decent striking displayed by Otori there.
Otori fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Otori misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Kersikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Otori backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otori throws out the jab.
Kersikov feints a counter leg kick.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Otori is looking to clinch but Kersikov is avoiding it.
Otori slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Otori appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Otori scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Otori stuns Kersikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Otori wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Kersikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Otori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Otori throws a leg kick
and Otori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov walks into a jab.
Otori tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Kersikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otori tries to close the distance and clinch but Kersikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kersikov counters with a body kick.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses
and Otori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Otori lands a nice shot that snaps Kersikov's head back. #T3#
Otori throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Otori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Nice shot by Otori.
Otori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Kersikov misses
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Otori is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Otori.
A good leg kick by Otori.
Otori lands with a nice body punch.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Otori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Otori blocks it well.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Otori moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Otori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov cracks Otori with a good jab.
Otori loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Otori swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Otori walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shigeru Otori dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Kersikov defending well as Otori loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Otori moves into the clinch.
Kersikov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Kersikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Otori swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov.
Otori trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Otori up against the cage.
Otori lands with a right to the head.
Otori blocking some punches.
Otori misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Otori. #T1#
Otori unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kersikov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otori.
Otori misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
A right handed body shot lands from Otori.
Otori struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Otori throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kersikovs head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Otori.#BC2#
Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Otori.
Otori throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Otori missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Otori misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Otori lands a jab.#T2#
Otori looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Otori misses with a looping left.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Otori attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Otori was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Otori is wise to it.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Otori.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Kersikov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Otori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marko Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov feints and then cracks Otori's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Otori down.
Otori misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kersikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Otori is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Otori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Otori with a nice cross.#T4#
Kersikov misses with the body kick
and Otori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Otori misses with a straight right. #CL#
Otori has Kersikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kersikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Otori scores with a shot to the side of Kersikov's head.
Otori struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Otori backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
Kersikov gets through Otori's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Otori lands a shoulder strike.
Otori tries to land knees in the clinch but Kersikov avoids the damage to the body.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Otori.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Otori.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Shigeru Otori did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Otori is looking to counter punch.
Otori connects with a leg kick.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otori manages to avoid it.
Otori's corner calls for a 1-2. Otori obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Otori checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Kersikov misses
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Otori tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kersikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Otori moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov walks into a left hand.
Otori tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Otori misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kersikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kersikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kersikov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Otori.#T2##CL#
Otori darts in and clinches Kersikov up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Otori.
Kersikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otori.
Kersikov lands a left hand.
Kersikov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Otori or not.
Shigeru Otori has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov pushes Otori back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Otori cracks Kersikov with a nice body shot.
Otori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards. #BC#
Otori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Otori with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Otori lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Otori bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Otori darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Otori at a distance.
Otori bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kersikov's head.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Otori avoids them all with ease.
Otori connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kersikov momentarily.
Nice shot by Otori.
Otori uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kersikov has time to react.#T4#
Otori looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Otori moved away.
Otori lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otori fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kersikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kersikov lands a front kick.
Otori throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otori darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Otori is looking to clinch.
Kersikov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shigeru Otori had his way with Marko Kersikov in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Kersikov scores with a body shot.
Otori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Otori rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Otori avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Otori moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Otori throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Otori pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Otori keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Otori tries to clinch but Kersikov moves away
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Otori misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the head.
Otori turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Otori.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Otori is wise to it.
Kersikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Otori moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.#T2#
Otori moves to clinch but Kersikov breaks away
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Otori lands a jab.
Otori misses with a looping right.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Otori keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick
and Otori counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kersikov thinking.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otori moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Otori on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov throws a lazy body kick
and Otori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3##CL#
Otori gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Otori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Otori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Otori fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Otori is wise to it.
Otori lands a jab to the head.
Otori misses with a leg kick.
Kersikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A telegraphed right hand from Otori misses the target.
Otori with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Otori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Otori tries a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Otori throws a chopping leg kick but Kersikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Otori is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kersikov connects with a crisp jab.
Kersikov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Otori misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otori tries to close the distance and clinch but Kersikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shigeru Otori.
Well Otori 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: WVT 86: Surianglek v Marko
Date: Mar 31, 2023

#R1#
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Kersikov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit. #T1#
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Sitsongrit takes the fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Sitsongrit is trying to break the clinch but Kersikov has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Kersikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Kersikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've been told by Sitsongrit's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand. #BC2#
Kersikov breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kersikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy head kick
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
A leg kick checked by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kersikov just manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot
and Sitsongrit 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.

Surianglek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kersikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marko Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Kersikov's leg but Kersikov calmly moves out of range.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD2#
Kersikov lands a big head kick that sends Sitsongrit tumbling to the mat! Kersikov takes a step backwards and waves Sitsongrit back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Sitsongrit is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Surianglek Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Oh Sitsongrit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Sitsongrit seems to have got his legs back now.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?#KD2#
Kersikov cracks Sitsongrit with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kersikov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sitsongrit to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
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.#T1#
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kersikov's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch #KD2#
and Kersikov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sitsongrit! Kersikov lets Sitsongrit back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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 Kersikov.
Sitsongrit throws a quick counter head kick but Kersikov was just out of range.#T2#
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand. #T3#
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the temple. Kersikov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kersikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but Kersikov is avoiding it.
Kersikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Surianglek Sitsongrit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit darts in trying to clinch
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kersikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.#T1#
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Nice jab there from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Sitsongrit misses with a wild combination.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Kersikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kersikov tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Surianglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
Kersikov throws a big counter head kick but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov connects with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.#T4#
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kersikov.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Surianglek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surianglek Sitsongrit!
An out of breath Surianglek Sitsongrit thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 170 Pinkman vs Kersikov
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Pinkman shoots in looking for a takedown. Kersikov tries to sprawl out of it but Pinkman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kersikov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinkman misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pinkman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pinkman throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Pinkman throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Pinkman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KFA in the buildup to the fight.#T1##TD2#
Pinkman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pinkman is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
Pinkman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kersikov defending well though. #SUB2#
Pinkman seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
Kersikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pinkman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pinkman has gone for a leg lock! Kersikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pinkman's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Pinkman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kersikov is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SU#
Kersikov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pinkman, up you get!
Kersikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Pinkman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marko Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Pinkman.
Pinkman throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinkman defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Pinkman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Pinkman.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Pinkman throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinkman jabs Kersikov right on the nose. Kersikov blinks but takes it well.
Pinkman throws a combination. Kersikov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pinkman clobbers Kersikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Kersikov swinging wildly here.
Pinkman lands a jab to the head.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kersikov walks into a left hand.
Pinkman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pinkman misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Nice jab there from Pinkman.
Pinkman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pinkman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Pinkman.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pinkman throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a series of strikes. Pinkman will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinkman lands with a nice combination. Kersikov backs away looking to recover.
Pinkman looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Pinkman manages to avoid it.
Pinkman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinkman misses the target.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Pinkman manages to avoid it.
Pinkman misses with a left hand #KD#
and Kersikov counters with a nice right hand that sends Pinkman toppling to the canvas! Pinkman scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kersikov finish him?!#ROC#Pinkman is rocked!
Kersikov lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Pinkman - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Kersikov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marko Kersikov!
An out of breath Marko Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Jesse Pinkman stepped up to the mic, saying 'Meh, did not go as we planned but I will be back ASAP!'.

Event: DMMA 163 Puno vs Panda
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Assndrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Assndrop.
Assndrop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL2#
Assndrop closes the distance and clinches.
Kersikov avoiding damage.
Assndrop tries to break the clinch but Kersikov is controlling the position.
Kersikov presses Assndrop against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Assndrop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Assndrop.#CL2#
Assndrop instigates a clinch. #T1#
Kersikov gets through Assndrop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Assndrop lands a hook that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Assndrop swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Assndrop uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Assndrop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Assndrop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Assndrop.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Assndrop catches Kersikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Assndrop pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range and Assndrop settles back down.
Assndrop throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Assndrop throws a good cross that connects.
Assndrop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KFA in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Assndrop misses.
Assndrop with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assndrop lands a slapping body shot.
Kersikov takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Assndrop closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Assndrop tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Kersikov. #BC2#
Assndrop manages to break the clinch.
Assndrop takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#It looks like Maurits Assndrop has been cut.#T3#
Assndrop tries to clinch up.
Assndrop moves into range and connects with a jab.
Assndrop throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Assndrop missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Assndrop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Assndrop 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.
Assndrop has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kersikov throws a hook but Assndrop blocks it.
It seemed like Assndrop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Assndrop misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Kersikov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Assndrop scores with a nice head shot.
Assndrop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Assndrop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Assndrop works the jab nicely.
Assndrop throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov throws a big counter combination but Assndrop scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Assndrop moves out of range of the strikes.
Assndrop scores with a sloppy right hand. Kersikov should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maurits Assndrop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurits Assndrop's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Assndrop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Assndrop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Assndrop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Assndrop misses with a hook
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Assndrop with a nice calf kick.
Kersikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Assndrop has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Assndrop.
Kersikov misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Assndrop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Assndrop clinches with his opponent.
Assndrop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Kersikov is stalling here.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Kersikov breaks from the clinch.
Kersikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Assndrop.
Maurits Assndrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assndrop is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick from Kersikov lands but Assndrop takes it in his stride.
Assndrop sizes up Kersikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Assndrop slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Assndrop misses with a double jab
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Assndrop.
Assndrop throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Assndrop cracks Kersikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maurits Assndrop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assndrop.
Kersikov checks the leg kick nicely there. #T3#
Assndrop paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kersikov needs to keep his hands up - Assndrop had a free shot at his head there.
Assndrop misses with a right hand
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Assndrop blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
It seemed like Assndrop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Assndrop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Assndrop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Assndrop misses with a leg kick
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Assndrop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Assndrop ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Assndrop looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Assndrop, as that shot connected.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Assndrop's head but Assndrop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Assndrop moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Assndrop pulls guard.
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maurits Assndrop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maurits Assndrop's cut.
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.#R3#
Assndrop throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick from Assndrop misses.
Kersikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Assndrop misses with a straight right.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
Assndrop misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Kersikov moves forwards but Assndrop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Assndrop.
Assndrop misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Assndrop throws out a powerful jab.
Assndrop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Assndrop swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Assndrop manages to avoid it.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Assndrop moves to clinch but Kersikov breaks away
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Assndrop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and Assndrop moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Assndrop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Assndrop takes the fight into the clinch.
Assndrop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assndrop misses with some punches.
Kersikov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Assndrop working aggressively here.
Assndrop throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov. #T3#
Kersikov tries to work over Assndrop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Assndrop has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Assndrop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Assndrop is looking to clinch.
Marko Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Assndrop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Assndrop misses with the body kick
and Kersikov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assndrop.
A quick step to the side and Kersikov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Assndrop lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Assndrop throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Assndrop wants to clinch but Kersikov slips to the side
and Assndrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Assndrop motions for Kersikov to come forward. Assndrop throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Assndrop closes the distance but Kersikov moves to the side
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Assndrop is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov moves in close and cracks Assndrop with a massive right hand! Assndrop, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Kersikov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marko Kersikov!
Marko Kersikov retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Marko Kersikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DMMA 155 Puno vs Hightower
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Kersikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karumaa's head.
Karumaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karumaa throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Karumaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov swinging wildly here.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick
and Karumaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kersikov's knee momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karumaa tries to clinch up but Kersikov circles away and keeps his distance.
A leg kick checked by Karumaa.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Kersikov tries to bum rush Karumaa with a series of wild strikes but Karumaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Karumaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Kersikov.
Karumaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov lands with a right hand.
Karumaa misses with a looping right.
Marko Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karumaa.
Karumaa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Karumaa duly obliges.
Some bone on bone action there as Karumaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Karumaa slips a straight right by Kersikov.#T2#
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kersikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karumaa.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the body
and Karumaa counters with a head kick.
Kersikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KFA in the buildup to the fight.
A combination from Kersikov does no damage.
Karumaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
Karumaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Karumaa instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kersikov.
Karumaa tries to pull guard but Kersikov holds him up against the cage and eventually Karumaa drops back down to his feet.
Karumaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow. #T3#
A short left from Kersikov.
Karumaa being controlled against the cage.
Kersikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Karumaa throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Karumaa.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Karumaa lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Kersikov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
A short right from Karumaa on the inside.
Karumaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Kersikov taking a breather.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Karumaa working aggressively here. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karumaa.
Kersikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Karumaa blocks it with crossed arms.
Karumaa takes a shot to the head.
Karumaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kersikov is leaning against Karumaa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karumaa misses with some punches. #BC#
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body kick there by Karumaa.
Kersikov throws a good cross that connects.
Kersikov works Karumaa's body with a nice hook.
Karumaa has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Karumaa counters with a head kick. That will keep Kersikov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Karumaa misses with a looping right.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov connects with the punch.
Kersikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karumaa can do to turn this around?
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Karumaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Karumaa throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karumaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karumaa misses with a low kick. #T1#
Karumaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karumaa.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Karumaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Karumaa tries to avoid it.
Kersikov walks into a jab.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karumaa has time to react.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karumaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Karumaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karumaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Karumaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Karumaa down.
A low kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick
letting Karumaa counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karumaa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kersikov lands with a good body shot.
Kersikov tests Karumaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Karumaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kersikov.
Marko Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Kersikov tries to score with a low kick but Karumaa moves his leg out of the way.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karumaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kersikov scores with the left hand. Karumaa knows he should have avoided that one.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Karumaa moves out of range.
Karumaa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Kersikov there.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karumaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Karumaa throws a fast counter high kick but Kersikov manages to duck under it in time.#T4#
Karumaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Karumaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.
Karumaa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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 leg kick but Karumaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Karumaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karumaa down.
Karumaa tries to clinch up.
Karumaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karumaa throws a sloppy head kick
and Kersikov counters with a low kick, right behind Karumaa 's knee.
Karumaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov dominated that second round.
That's time! Kersikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Kersikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kersikov lands a jab to the nose.
Kersikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Karumaa's head.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Karumaa's head but Karumaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov lands a head shot.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karumaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Karumaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Karumaa tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Karumaa feints a counter leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a jab. Karumaa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot by Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Karumaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karumaa! But no joy.
Karumaa moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Kersikov lands with a shot to the body.
Kersikov swings for the body but Karumaa moves out of range.
Karumaa missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kersikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karumaa's hands.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov moves out of range as Karumaa strikes.
Kersikov half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Karumaa off balance momentarily.
Kersikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karumaa on the side of the head.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karumaa.
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 throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karumaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Karumaa saw that one coming.
Karumaa is looking for the big counter here.
Karumaa takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Kersikov finds it's way through Karumaa's defenses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
A punch lands to the side of Kersikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kersikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karumaa under the eye.#T3#
The fighters circling - Karumaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kersikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kersikov walks into a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Kersikov there.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Karumaa avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karumaa throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Karumaa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kersikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Karumaa's head.
Kersikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karumaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
A nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov throws a hook but Karumaa blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Karumaa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karumaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karumaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov clearly takes 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.#R4#
Karumaa wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Karumaa slips a jab from Kersikov.
Karumaa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kersikov motions for Karumaa to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karumaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Karumaa moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov scores with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karumaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Karumaa's belly button to the back.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karumaa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kersikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Karumaa's head.
Kersikov connects with a high kick.
Karumaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karumaa shoots and misses
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov tries to work over Karumaa's front leg with a kick but Karumaa checks it.
Karumaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kersikov scores with a one two! Karumaa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karumaa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov works the jab nicely.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Kersikov - just one landing.
Karumaa throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Karumaa's leg. Karumaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov with a nice calf kick.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Kersikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karumaa doesn't seem phased though.
Karumaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karumaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karumaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kersikov throws a jab when Karumaa was well out of range.
Karumaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Karumaa jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Karumaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Karumaa takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Kersikov slips a jab from Karumaa.
Kersikov works Karumaa's body with a nice hook.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karumaa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kersikov lands a jab to the head.
Kersikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Karumaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kersikov's knee momentarily.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karumaa manages to avoid it.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov had his way with Kratos Karumaa in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Karumaa moved out of range.
Kratos Karumaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov connects with a right hand. Karumaa shakes it off.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karumaa's head backwards.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Karumaa moves forwards but Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Karumaa counters with a body kick.
Karumaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Karumaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Good leg kick by Karumaa.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Karumaa is looking to land body kicks.
Karumaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marko Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some bone on bone action there as Kersikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Decent striking displayed by Kersikov there.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick.
Kersikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Karumaa off the cage and back into range.
Some bone on bone action there as Karumaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Kersikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karumaa on the side of the head.
Kersikov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Karumaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karumaa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range and Karumaa settles back down.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Karumaa throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Karumaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karumaa's sensitive parts. #T3#
Karumaa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karumaa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kersikov cracks Karumaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kersikov lands a jab to the head.
Karumaa checks a low kick from Kersikov.
It seemed like Karumaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Karumaa is out of range.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Karumaa avoids it.
You can see that Karumaa has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karumaa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karumaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Karumaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Karumaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov delivers a nice body kick.
Karumaa defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karumaa.
A clash of legs there as Karumaa blocks the low kick.
Karumaa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A slow jab from Karumaa misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karumaa throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
A nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karumaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kersikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karumaa. That did some damage!

And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kersikov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:44
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:44
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Kersikov!
Marko Kersikov retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Marko Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 151 Fukumitsu vs Kersikov
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
Fukumitsu moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Fukumitsu throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fukumitsu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Fukumitsu moves away and avoids it.
Fukumitsu misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fukumitsu swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Fukumitsu is out of range.
Kersikov defending well as Fukumitsu loads up on a big left hand.
Fukumitsu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fukumitsu.
Kersikov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fukumitsu misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Fukumitsu is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fukumitsu looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Oh Fukumitsu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fukumitsu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu seems to have got his legs back now.
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.
Fukumitsu throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Kersikov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fukumitsu! Kersikov lets Fukumitsu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fukumitsu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a right hand from hell and Fukumitsu is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marko Kersikov!
Marko Kersikov is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Marko Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 146 Hang Vs Pinkman 2
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Karumaa throws out a powerful jab.
Kersikov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Karumaa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karumaa checks a leg kick nicely.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Karumaa moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
Good standup being displayed there by Karumaa as he connects with a hook.
Karumaa throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Karumaa only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karumaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karumaa throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Karumaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karumaa down.
Karumaa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Karumaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov connects with the punch.
Karumaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karumaa connects with the punch.
Karumaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karumaa pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Karumaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kersikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karumaa.
Karumaa scores with a leg kick.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Karumaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Karumaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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.
Karumaa moves in looking to clinch but Kersikov pushes him off.
The crowd cheers as Kersikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karumaa doesn't seem phased though.
Karumaa connects with a jab.
Karumaa scores with a jab to the head.
Kersikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karumaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karumaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Karumaa throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov lands with a cross.
Karumaa blocks a jab.#T2#
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karumaa has time to react.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Karumaa slips the punch.
Karumaa tries to work over Kersikov's front leg with a kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karumaa is out of range.
A jab lands there for Kersikov.
A telegraphed right hand from Karumaa misses the target.
Karumaa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kersikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karumaa scrambles back to his feet.
Kersikov walks into a straight right hand from Karumaa.#CL#
Kersikov gets tackled into the cage by Karumaa. Karumaa maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov trying to stall but Karumaa improves his position.
A right hand to the body from Kersikov.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.
Karumaa tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
Karumaa tries to pull guard but Kersikov won't allow it.
Karumaa blocking some punches.
Karumaa tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Karumaa back against the cage. #T3#
Kersikov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kersikov is looking to control Karumaa's arms but Karumaa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kersikov has his back to the cage.
Kersikov lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Kratos Karumaa has been cut.
Kersikov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Karumaa's face.
A short right from Kersikov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Karumaa misses with some punches.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Karumaa.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Karumaa misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kersikov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab by Kersikov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karumaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Karumaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Karumaa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kersikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Kersikov working aggressively here. #T4#
Karumaa misses with a body punch.
Karumaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Karumaa up against the cage.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the side of Karumaa's head.
Karumaa misses with some punches.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Karumaa.
Kersikov taking a breather.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Karumaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Kersikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karumaa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Karumaa throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kratos Karumaa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Karumaa.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Karumaa saw that one coming.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Karumaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the body from Karumaa misses
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov thows a leg kick but Karumaa checks it
and Karumaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kratos Karumaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karumaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karumaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karumaa throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karumaa.
Karumaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karumaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karumaa walks into a left hand.
Karumaa blocks a jab.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Karumaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A punch combination from Karumaa misses.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karumaa.
Karumaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Kersikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kersikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karumaa.
Karumaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
An attempted straight right counter from Karumaa misses the target.
Karumaa is looking to slow Kersikov down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Karumaa.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Karumaa's head but Karumaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karumaa misses with a kick to the body.
Karumaa checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Karumaa lands with a shot to the body.
Karumaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Karumaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karumaa throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Karumaa.#T2#
Karumaa checks a leg kick.
Karumaa is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Karumaa avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karumaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karumaa misses with a looping left.
Karumaa misses the shot to the body.
Karumaa motions for Kersikov to come forward. Karumaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karumaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karumaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Karumaa misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Karumaa's knee but Karumaa avoids it well.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov scores with a jab. Karumaa acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Karumaa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kersikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A solid leg kick lands there for Karumaa.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Karumaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the head.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the head.
Karumaa moves in looking to clinch but Kersikov pushes him off.
Kersikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karumaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Karumaa jumps back.
Karumaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Karumaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Karumaa misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karumaa on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Karumaa.
Karumaa throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Karumaa only half commits. #T4#
Karumaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karumaa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Karumaa.
Karumaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kersikov checks it well.
Karumaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Karumaa moves away and avoids it.
Karumaa misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Karumaa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kersikov is able to avoid easily.
Karumaa misses with a right hand
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karumaa.
A countering left hand to the body from Kersikov misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karumaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kersikov tries to work over Karumaa's front leg with a kick but Karumaa checks it.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karumaa counters with a low kick, right behind Kersikov 's knee.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Karumaa.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Karumaa is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Karumaa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kratos Karumaa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kratos Karumaa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Karumaa tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov connects with the punch.
Karumaa misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov cracks Karumaa with an open hand slap.
Karumaa throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karumaa.
Karumaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Karumaa swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Karumaa blocks the low kick.
Karumaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karumaa looks to clinch
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Karumaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karumaa thuds his right hand into Kersikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Karumaa slips a jab from Kersikov.
Good work by Karumaa as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karumaa misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karumaa.
Kersikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karumaa moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
A nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karumaa.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Karumaa avoids them all with ease.
Karumaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karumaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Kersikov with the inside leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karumaa.
Karumaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Karumaa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good standup being displayed there by Kersikov as he connects with a hook.
Karumaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a jab.#T2#
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!
Karumaa lands a right hook to the body.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karumaa throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karumaa.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karumaa.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karumaa.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Karumaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karumaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Karumaa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karumaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.#T3#
Kersikov defending well as Karumaa loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karumaa.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Karumaa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karumaa checks a leg kick. #CL#
Kersikov gets tackled into the cage by Karumaa. Karumaa maintains the clinch.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marko Kersikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Karumaa pulls Kersikov into guard.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Karumaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Karumaa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kersikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kersikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Karumaa looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Kersikov advances position into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Marko 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 134 Assndrop vs Kersikov
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Assndrop moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Assndrop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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 Assndrop has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Assndrop and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kersikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Assndrop drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Assndrop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assndrop throws out the jab.
Assndrop misses with a low kick.
Assndrop throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Assndrop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Assndrop has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A lazy body kick from Assndrop
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Assndrop throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Kersikov lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Assndrop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Assndrop lands a nice looking body shot.
Kersikov moves out of range as Assndrop throws a body kick.
Kersikov walks into a jab.
Assndrop misses the jab.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Assndrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assndrop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Assndrop! But no joy.
Kersikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Assndrop under the eye.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Assndrop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Assndrop.
Kersikov tried to counter with a leg kick but Assndrop avoided it.
A jab from Assndrop finds it's way through Kersikov's defenses.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Assndrop's shoulder, as Assndrop tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov is looking to slow Assndrop down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Assndrop closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Assndrop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Assndrop.
Assndrop blocks an uppercut.
Assndrop working hard to break the clinch.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Assndrop tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Assndrop back against the cage.
Kersikov is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Assndrop pulls guard effortlessly.
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Assndrop trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Assndrop gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Assndrop controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov is trying to control the position but Assndrop postures up. #SUB#
Kersikov working for a triangle but Assndrop defends it easily.
Kersikov pulls Assndrop in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Assndrop postures up.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kersikov tries to stand but Assndrop is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Assndrop has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kersikov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Assndrop has tightened it up now! Kersikov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maurits Assndrop! Maurits Assndrop retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Maurits Assndrop thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 126 Garcia Vs Outback
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Kersikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grimes's head.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Grimes.
Kersikov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kersikov misses with a double jab.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Grimes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grimes misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Grimes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
It looked like Grimes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grimes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Grimes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grimes defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Grimes throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Grimes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grimes throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grimes.
Grimes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Grimes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Grimes.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grimes connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Grimes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kersikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grimes throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Grimes misses with the body kick
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Grimes misses.
Good leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Kersikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grimes missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grimes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov lands with a nice body punch.
Kersikov thuds his shin into the meat of Grimes's side.#T2#
Kersikov tests Grimes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grimes defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Grimes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
A jab from Kersikov finds it's way through Grimes's defenses.
Grimes lands a two punch combo.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grimes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov dodges the punch combination from Grimes.
Grimes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Grimes misses.
Kersikov defending well as Grimes loads up on a big left hand.
And Kersikov responds with a good body kick, but Grimes manages to step out the way in time.#T3#
Grimes throws a lazy body kick
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimes.
The fighters circling - Grimes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Grimes avoids the punch easily.
Grimes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grimes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Grimes with an uppercut!
Grimes misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov clobbers Grimes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kersikov throws out a powerful jab.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Grimes's front leg but catches the back leg as Grimes tries to avoid it.
Kersikov lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kersikov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Grimes loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Grimes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grimes is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Grimes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grimes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grimes takes one to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Grimes to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Grimes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marko Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Grimes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grimes misses with a low kick.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kersikov connects with the punch.
Kersikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grimes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grimes slips under a jab.
Grimes stalks Kersikov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kersikov's face. Kersikov staggers backwards, shaken.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Grimes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grimes down.
Grimes misses with a hook
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Grimes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kersikov cracks Grimes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grimes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kersikov catches Grimes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimes drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Grimes.
Grimes slips under a jab from Kersikov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grimes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Grimes might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a push kick.#T1#
Kersikov scores with a spinning back kick!
Grimes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov lands with an overhand left.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Grimes moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Grimes checks it.
Kersikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grimes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kersikov tests Grimes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grimes throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Grimes avoids it with no problem.
Grimes tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grimes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.#T2#
Kersikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grimes misses with the body kick
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Grimes misses.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Grimes counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov with the inside leg kick.
Kersikov with a jab.
Kersikov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Grimes misses with a straight left.
Kersikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kersikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grimes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Grimes counters with a quick kick to the body but Kersikov blocks it.
Grimes scores with a push kick.#T3#
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grimes throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
Grimes throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
A low kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimes.
Kersikov connects with the punch.
Grimes throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Grimes.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grimes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Grimes counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimes.#T4#
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Grimes's head but Grimes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grimes throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
Grimes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body. Grimes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Grimes moved out of range.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grimes's sensitive parts.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grimes moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Grimes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kersikov misses with a jab to the body
enabling Grimes to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Grimes off balance momentarily.
Grimes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grimes throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
Kersikov digs a good body shot into Grimes's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grimes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Grimes counters with an outside leg kick.
Grimes connects with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grimes.
Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kersikov connects with a single shot there.
Grimes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Grimes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grimes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Grimes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grimes tried to counter with a leg kick but Kersikov avoided it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grimes throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
A head kick misses from Grimes.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grimes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kersikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Grimes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grimes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grimes throws a body kick that misses
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Grimes's leg. Grimes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kersikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Donk. Kersikov catches Grimes right on the button with a cross.
Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick lands for Grimes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grimes can pounce on him.
Kersikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Grimes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kersikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grimes throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Grimes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grimes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grimes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grimes's head.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kersikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Grimes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Nice uppercut lands for Kersikov. That snapped Grimes's head back.
Marko Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grimes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grimes misses with a left hand
and Grimes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Grimes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rogan Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grimes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
Kersikov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grimes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kersikov scores with a hook.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Grimes.
Grimes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grimes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kersikov cracks Grimes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Grimes avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grimes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Grimes slips the punch.
Grimes takes one to the chin there.
Grimes thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Grimes throws a chopping leg kick but Kersikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marko 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Kersikov!
A victorious Marko Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 119 Contreiras vs Tyler
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Narvaez was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Narvaez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Narvaez.
Narvaez jabs at Kersikov's body.
Narvaez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Narvaez.
Narvaez misses with a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Narvaez avoids it.
Narvaez misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Narvaez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kersikov's hands.
Narvaez slips under a jab.
Kersikov lands with a right hand.
Kersikov blocks a leg kick.
Narvaez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Narvaez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Narvaez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Narvaez's shoulder, as Narvaez tries to avoid the shot.
Narvaez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Kersikov tries to work over Narvaez's front leg with a kick but Narvaez checks it.
A slow jab from Narvaez misses its intended target.
Narvaez scores with a jab.
Kersikov motions for Narvaez to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Narvaez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Narvaez misses with a straight left.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Narvaez is just out of range.
Narvaez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Narvaez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kersikov connects with a jab.
Narvaez throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Narvaez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Narvaez throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Narvaez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Narvaez misses with a low kick.
Narvaez backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kersikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Narvaez.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Narvaez throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
Narvaez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kersikov, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kersikov defending well as Narvaez loads up on a big left hand.
Narvaez defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Narvaez ducks right into an uppercut from Kersikov.
Narvaez misses with a low kick as Kersikov jumps back.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Narvaez.
Kersikov scores with the left hand. Narvaez knows he should have avoided that one.
Kersikov thuds a left hand into Narvaez's body.
Nice shot lands for Narvaez.
Narvaez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Narvaez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Narvaez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Narvaez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Narvaez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Narvaez.
Narvaez throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Narvaez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Narvaez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kersikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Narvaez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Narvaez.
Narvaez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kersikov.
Narvaez throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a low kick, right behind Narvaez 's knee.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narvaez.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Narvaez.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
letting Narvaez counter with a right hand.
Narvaez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Narvaez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Narvaez's corner calls for a 1-2. Narvaez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kersikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Narvaez misses with a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Narvaez throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Narvaez misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Narvaez.
Kersikov throws a jab when Narvaez was well out of range.
Kersikov motions for Narvaez to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Narvaez misses with a leg kick.
Kersikov lunges at Narvaez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Narvaez's hand.
Narvaez cracks Kersikov with a good jab.
Narvaez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Narvaez misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Narvaez swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Narvaez misses.
Narvaez is looking to slow Kersikov down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marko Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Narvaez misses with a looping right.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Narvaez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Narvaez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Narvaez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Narvaez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kersikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Narvaez is out of range.
A slow jab from Narvaez misses its intended target.
Narvaez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kersikov lands the left hand.
Narvaez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Narvaez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov lands with a slapping head kick.
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 Narvaez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Narvaez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Narvaez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Narvaez.
Narvaez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Narvaez tries to land a leg kick but Kersikov saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Narvaez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Narvaez wants to land a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov feints a counter leg kick.
Narvaez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Carlos Narvaez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Narvaez avoids it.
Kersikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Narvaez misses with a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Narvaez moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kersikov, as that shot connected.
A jab from Narvaez misses.
Narvaez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kersikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Narvaez's head but Narvaez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Narvaez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kersikov's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Narvaez.
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 tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Narvaez misses with a hook
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Kersikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Narvaez throws a low kick, looking for Kersikov's leg but Kersikov calmly moves out of range.
Narvaez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Narvaez lands with a hook. Kersikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Narvaez.
Narvaez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Narvaez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Narvaez throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Narvaez lunges at Kersikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kersikov's hand.
Narvaez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kersikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Narvaez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Narvaez misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Marko Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Narvaez.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Narvaez throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Narvaez digs a good body shot into Kersikov's ribs.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Narvaez moved away.#T3#
Narvaez throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Narvaez finds it's way through Kersikov's defenses.
Narvaez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a nice hook to Narvaez's body. Narvaez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Narvaez throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Narvaez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Narvaez just misses with a punch to the body.
Narvaez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Narvaez moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.
Narvaez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Narvaez.
Narvaez misses with a leg kick
and Narvaez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Narvaez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Narvaez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Narvaez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kersikov.
Narvaez slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Narvaez jabs Kersikov right on the nose. Kersikov blinks but takes it well.
Narvaez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov. #T4#
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Narvaez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov lands a jab to the nose.
Narvaez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick
letting Narvaez counter with a right hand.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Narvaez ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Narvaez walks into a left hand.
Narvaez misses with a body shot.
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Narvaez off balance momentarily.
Narvaez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Narvaez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Narvaez.
Kersikov misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Kersikov does it's job there.
Narvaez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Narvaez cracks Kersikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Narvaez tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marko Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! 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 will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Narvaez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Narvaez throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
Narvaez throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Narvaez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Narvaez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Narvaez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Narvaez throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Narvaez is out of range.
Narvaez misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Narvaez is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov. #T1#
Narvaez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Narvaez checks a leg kick nicely.
Narvaez is looking to counter punch.
Narvaez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Narvaez looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Narvaez throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Narvaez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Narvaez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Narvaez checks a leg kick.
Narvaez looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Narvaez blocks a jab.
Kersikov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Narvaez.
Narvaez misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Narvaez.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Narvaez checks a leg kick.
Kersikov swings for the body but Narvaez moves out of range. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Narvaez, as that shot connected.
Kersikov lands a jab to the nose.
Narvaez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Narvaez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Narvaez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Narvaez.
Narvaez scores with a jab. Kersikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Narvaez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Narvaez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Narvaez wants to land a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Narvaez lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.
Narvaez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Narvaez moves out of range of the strikes.
Narvaez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Narvaez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Narvaez moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Narvaez slips a straight right by Kersikov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narvaez. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narvaez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Narvaez connects with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov is looking to slow Narvaez down with leg kicks.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Narvaez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. Narvaez catches Kersikov right on the button with a cross.
Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Narvaez is out of range.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
Narvaez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Narvaez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Carlos Narvaez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Narvaez missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Narvaez throws a low kick but Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Narvaez shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Narvaez ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narvaez blocks a jab.
Narvaez connects with a solid leg kick.
Narvaez lands a nice looking body shot.
Narvaez slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Narvaez misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Narvaez with a body shot.
Narvaez with a nice cross.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Narvaez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Narvaez down.
Kersikov with the inside leg kick.
Narvaez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kersikov backs up against the cage.
Kersikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Narvaez sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Good leg kick by Kersikov.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marko Kersikov.
Well Kersikov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA Overkill: Polus v Johnson
Date: Jun 01, 2022

#R1#
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Petit.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petit's head backwards.
Petit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petit checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Petit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Petit misses with a left hand
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Petit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Petit misses with a straight left.
Petit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Kersikov backing away here, and Petit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petit's sensitive parts.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Petit moved away.
Petit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
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 uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petit.
A counter left hand to the body from Kersikov misses its target.
Kersikov lands with a nice body kick.
Petit throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Petit.
Petit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Kersikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Petit tries to land a leg kick but Kersikov saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov lands a jab.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Petit moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
A big left from Petit misses.
Petit throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice body kick.
Petit ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
A telegraphed right hand from Petit misses the target.
Petit lunges at Kersikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kersikov's hand.
Kersikov defending well as Petit loads up on a big left hand.
Petit connects with an inside leg kick.
Petit throws a head kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Petit moves out of range easily.
Petit slips under a jab.
Kersikov lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Petit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kersikov under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Petit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov throws a hook but Petit blocks it.
Petit throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
Petit moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Petit slips under a jab.
Petit moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Petit tries a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Petit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kersikov's head.
Kersikov thows a leg kick but Petit checks it
and Petit counters with a nice uppercut.
Petit throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Petit with an uppercut!
Petit throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov connects with a single shot there.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Kersikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Petit off the cage and back into range.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Petit ducked under it nicely.
Petit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Petit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Petit ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Petit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petit.
An inside leg kick from Kersikov misses.
Petit gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petit with a hook.
Petit cracks Kersikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Petit misses with a straight left.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petit was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
A big left from Petit misses.
Kersikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Petit is looking to chop away at Kersikov's legs.
Petit swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Petit misses with a straight left.
Petit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range and Petit settles back down.
Kersikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Petit takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Petit misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Petit throws a leg kick
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Petit is just out of range.
Petit flicks out a counter leg kick but Kersikov steps away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petit slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Petit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Petit looks to land a body kick but Kersikov moved away.
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 Marko Kersikov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Petit needs to keep his hands up - Kersikov had a free shot at his head there.
Kersikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid body kick from Petit.
Petit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Petit.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Kersikov connects with a crisp jab.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kersikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Petit moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Petit.
Petit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petit slips under a jab.
Petit tries to close the distance and clinch but Kersikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Petit manages to avoid it.
Petit looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Petit walks into a left hand. #T1#
Petit moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Petit.
Petit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Petit cracks Kersikov with a good jab.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petit.
Petit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A quick step to the side and Kersikov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marko Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petit.
Petit throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Petit only half commits.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petit manages to avoid it.
Petit lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kersikov takes a step back to recover.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Petit is out of range.
Petit 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.
Petit throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Nice body punch from Kersikov.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov defending well as Petit loads up on a big left hand.
Petit lands a nice shot that snaps Kersikov's head back.
Petit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petit throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov takes one to the side of the head.
Petit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kersikov moves out of range as Petit strikes.
Petit throws a leg kick
and Petit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Petit missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petit.
Petit misses with a wild body shot.
Petit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Petit wants to land a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range. #T3#
Kersikov checks a low kick from Petit.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Petit avoids it.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kersikov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Petit is able to avoid easily.
A cross from Petit lands.
Petit slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Kersikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Petit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Petit looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Petit misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Petit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petit.
Petit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Petit.
Kersikov with a nice calf kick.
A good leg kick by Petit. #T4#
Petit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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 body punch but Petit moves out of range.
Petit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Petit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Nice straight punches there by Kersikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kersikov.
Petit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Petit.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Petit coming out on top.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petit counters with a thumping low kick.
Petit throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petit misses with a body shot.
Petit tries a head kick but it misses.
Petit blocks a low kick nicely.
Petit replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kersikov blocks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marko Kersikov will probably get the nod.
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#
Petit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Petit crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kersikov - the referee stops the clock and Petit gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kersikov. Petit manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov lands a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petit throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Petit steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Petit walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kersikov.
The crowd cheers as Petit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kersikov doesn't seem phased though.
Petit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Petit misses with a hook.
Kersikov moves out of range as Petit strikes.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Petit's shoulder, as Petit tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Petit counters with an outside leg kick.
Good work by Petit as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Petit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petit throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
Petit throws out a powerful jab.
That kick from Petit tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petit throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Petit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Petit connects with an inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Petit moved out of range.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Petit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov defending well as Petit loads up on a big left hand.
Petit throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.#T2#
Kersikov tries to score with a low kick but Petit moves his leg out of the way.
Nice jab there from Kersikov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Petit is looking to chop away at Kersikov's legs.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Petit 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 Kersikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kersikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kersikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A left lands for Petit.
Kersikov scores with a nice strike.
Kersikov swings for the body but Petit moves out of range.
It seemed like Petit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petit misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kersikov misses with the body kick
and Petit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target. #T3#
Petit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Petit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Petit is just out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to work over Petit's front leg with a kick but Petit checks it.
Petit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petit throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Petit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kersikov on the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Petit ducks down to avoid it.
Petit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petit misses with a looping left.
Petit checks the leg kick.
Kersikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petit looks to land a body kick but Kersikov moved away.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Petit manages to avoid it.
Kersikov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Petit makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kersikov really felt that one!#T4#
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!
Nice defenses there by Petit.
Petit digs a good body shot into Kersikov's ribs.
Petit with a nice cross.
Petit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kersikov's sensitive parts.
Petit slips a jab from Kersikov.
Petit moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov with a hook.
Petit moves out of range of the strikes.
Petit blocks a jab.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petit looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Petit throws a head kick that Kersikov semi-blocks.
Petit blocks a jab.
Petit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Petit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Jean Luc Petit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marko Kersikov.
Well Kersikov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Kersikov!
Marko Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 97: Account vs Ilmarinen
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekaku! But no joy.
Ekaku scores with a jab to the head.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Ekaku sees coming a mile off.
Ekaku lands a head shot.
Ekaku dips to his left and cracks Kersikov with an uppercut!
Kersikov connects with a single shot there.
Ekaku throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov drops his hands momentarily and Ekaku takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ekaku misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kersikov is looking to slow Ekaku down with leg kicks.
Ekaku has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ekaku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ekaku misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Ekaku off balance momentarily.
Kersikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ekaku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.#T1#
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
Ekaku scores with a leg kick.
Ekaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ekaku as he connects with a hook.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov thumps Ekaku with a low kick.
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ekaku, as that shot connected.
Ekaku swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body kick there by Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Ekaku lands but Kersikov takes it in his stride.
Kersikov lands a jab.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Ekaku moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Ekaku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ekaku checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kersikov clobbers Ekaku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Kersikov feints and then cracks Ekaku's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ekaku down.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Ekaku's front leg but catches the back leg as Ekaku tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Ekaku is predictable there
and Kersikov counters with a body kick.
Ekaku gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kersikov.
Kersikov clobbers Ekaku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ekaku blocks a leg kick.
Ekaku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ekaku slips under a jab from Kersikov.
A low kick from Ekaku is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov tried to counter with a leg kick but Ekaku avoided it.
A big left from Ekaku misses.
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Ekaku with a nice calf kick.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Ekaku throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov tries to clinch up.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Ekaku is looking to chop away at Kersikov's legs.
Kersikov connects with the punch.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku checks a leg kick.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Kersikov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ekaku, pushing him back against the cage.
Ekaku dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ekaku just leaning against Kersikov, taking a breather.
Ekaku receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Ekaku is looking to control Kersikov's arms but Kersikov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ekaku has his back to the cage.
Ekaku tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Ekaku back against the cage.
Ekaku manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ekaku controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Ekaku's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Satoshi Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Kersikov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ekaku thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kersikov if he has to take too many more of those.
Ekaku's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
Kersikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Ekaku swings widly with a right hand
and Ekaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov checks a low kick from Ekaku.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Ekaku's leg. Ekaku is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Ekaku.
Kersikov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ekaku just manages to avoid it.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ekaku has time to react.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Ekaku looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Ekaku just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ekaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ekaku.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
Ekaku swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a jab to the head.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Ekaku.
Kersikov scores with a jab.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Ekaku throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
Ekaku looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A bone on bone clash there as Ekaku blocks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Ekaku.
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 avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Ekaku.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ekaku checks a leg kick.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku thumps Kersikov with a low kick.
Ekaku cracks Kersikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
Ekaku takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Marko Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov motions for Ekaku to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Ekaku's leg. Ekaku is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Ekaku appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to clinch up but Ekaku circles away and keeps his distance.
Kersikov connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
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 a hook.
Ekaku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kersikov takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Ekaku's knee but Ekaku avoids it well.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku staying out of range there.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
A big left from Ekaku misses.
Kersikov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ekaku in his tracks.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ekaku moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Ekaku misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov tries a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ekaku feints and then cracks Kersikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kersikov down.
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Ekaku.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Ekaku down.
Ekaku throws a chopping leg kick but Kersikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Kersikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Ekaku walks into a jab.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Ekaku is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Ekaku's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ekaku down.
The fighters circling - Ekaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Ekaku misses.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Kersikov gets a clinch.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Ekaku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ekaku blocks a jab.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.#T4#
Ekaku takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ekaku is looking to score with low kicks.
Ekaku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
Ekaku punishes Kersikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov thumps Ekaku with a low kick.
Ekaku misses with a straight left.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Kersikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kersikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Ekaku throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov blocks the body kick.
Ekaku throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku cracks Kersikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kersikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku tries to score with a low kick but Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Ekaku down.
Kersikov tries to clinch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Ekaku connects with a single shot there.
Ekaku has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
Ekaku let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Ekaku moved away.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ekaku manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kersikov, as that shot connected.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov slips under a jab.#T1#
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A leg kick checked by Ekaku.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Ekaku with an uppercut!
Kersikov tries a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Ekaku sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ekaku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick from Ekaku misses
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
Ekaku darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Kersikov throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Ekaku.
Ekaku scoring well with a low kick there.
Ekaku scores with a body shot.
Kersikov cracks Ekaku with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ekaku slips under a jab.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekaku can do to turn this around?
Ekaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ekaku smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ekaku swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kersikov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ekaku.
Ekaku checks a leg kick nicely.
Kersikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ekaku on the side of the head.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
Ekaku throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Good work by Ekaku as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Ekaku does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ekaku scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Ekaku.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ekaku slips a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ekaku throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ekaku.
Kersikov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Ekaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ekaku.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov clobbers Ekaku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kersikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Ekaku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ekaku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by Ekaku.#T4#
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov tries to clinch up but Ekaku circles away and keeps his distance.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov motions for Ekaku to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov connects with a single shot there.
Ekaku misses with a straight left.
Ekaku throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ekaku's knee momentarily.
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Ekaku off balance momentarily.
Ekaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
Ekaku throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Ekaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
Kersikov wants to slow Ekaku down by chopping away at his legs.
Kersikov moves out of range as Ekaku throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Kersikov clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ekaku.
Ekaku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Satoshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ekaku just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kersikov's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marko Kersikov.
Well Kersikov 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 89: Tucker vs Ilmarinen
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
A low kick from Futeran misses
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Futeran moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Futeran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Futeran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Futeran moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Futeran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Futeran looking to score a takedown here. Kersikov is defending well but Futeran drives through and ends up in Kersikov's guard.

Kersikov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Futeran is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Futeran stalling in the clinch but Kersikov improves position.
A nice left hand lands by Futeran.
Kersikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Futeran uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Kersikov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Futeran creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Futeran lands a hook that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Futeran. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Futeran trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Futeran avoids the damage to the body.
Futeran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Futeran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Futeran tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Futeran.
Futeran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov lands a nice uppercut.
Kersikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside. #BC#
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Kersikov motions for Futeran to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Futeran throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that Futeran avoids nicely.
Futeran cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy left from Kersikov finds it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Futeran.
Marko Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov throws a hook but Futeran blocks it.
Futeran looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kersikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Futeran darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Futeran scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Futeran throws a sloppy body shot
and Kersikov counters with a good low kick that Futeran was not able to check.
Kersikov drops his hands momentarily and Futeran takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kersikov swinging wildly here. #T3#
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov slips a jab from Futeran.
Futeran shoots for a double leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls well. He's pushed Futeran's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Kersikov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Futeran.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Futeran throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Futeran.
Futeran looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
A solid body kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Futeran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Futeran moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Futeran.
A swing and a miss from Futeran.
Futeran misses with a looping right.
Futeran throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot.
Kersikov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov wants to slow Futeran down by chopping away at his legs.
Futeran scores with a jab to the body.
Futeran shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kersikov as he avoids it easily.
Kersikov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Futeran just manages to avoid it.
Futeran misses with a straight right.
Futeran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Futeran takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Futeran gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kersikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Futeran displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Futeran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Futeran looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Futeran just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Futeran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kersikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kersikov misses with a double jab.
Futeran feints the counter takedown.
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 Futeran has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Futeran and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kersikov takes one to the chin there.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Futeran looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Futeran misses with a two punch combination.
Futeran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Futeran misses with a wild body shot.
Futeran checks a low kick from Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futeran lands with an overhand left.
Futeran throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov clobbers Futeran with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Futeran takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Futeran moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Futeran is looking to chop away at Kersikov's legs. #T1#
Futeran takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kersikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Futeran will feel that in the morning.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Futeran checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Futeran scores with a nice head shot.
Marko Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Futeran swinging wildly here.
Kersikov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Futeran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Futeran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Futeran looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Futeran.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Futeran moves away and avoids it.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Futeran takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Futeran misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Futeran. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
A left lands for Kersikov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Futeran tries for a takedown but Kersikov circles away easily
and Kersikov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Futeran can do to turn this around?
Futeran stuns Kersikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Futeran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Futeran throws a lazy body kick
and Futeran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Futeran staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
Futeran is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kersikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Futeran. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Futeran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Futeran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Futeran misses the jab.
Kersikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Futeran ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov is looking to slow Futeran down with leg kicks.
Futeran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Futeran manages to avoid it.
Donk. Kersikov catches Futeran right on the button with a cross.
Futeran throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Futeran's front leg but catches the back leg as Futeran tries to avoid it.
Kersikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Futeran throws a series of strikes that have Kersikov backpedaling.
Kersikov lands with an overhand left.#TD2#
Futeran feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Futeran throws a big right hand that misses.
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Futeran.
Futeran stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.#T4#
Kersikov controlling the position.
Futeran stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Futeran throws a strike but Kersikov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Futeran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Futeran has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
Kersikov throwing strikes from guard but Futeran blocks nicely.
Futeran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov throws an elbow that misses. Futeran uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kersikov's guard. Nice move by Futeran!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Futeran throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body. Futeran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheers as Futeran lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kersikov doesn't seem phased though.
Futeran throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Futeran.
Futeran slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Futeran takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Futeran's front leg but catches the back leg as Futeran tries to avoid it.
Kersikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Futeran has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a jab when Futeran was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Futeran misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov slips a jab from Futeran.
A big right from Kersikov misses. #T1#
Futeran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kersikov. Futeran shrugs it off though.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a jab to the body
and Futeran counters with a stiff right hand.
Futeran swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Futeran.
Futeran lands a body shot.
Futeran misses with a body kick.
Kersikov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Futeran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Futeran throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Futeran only half commits.
A big left from Futeran misses.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joseph Futeran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Futeran darts in looking for a takedown but Kersikov gets double underhooks and turns Futeran into the cage.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
Futeran shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kersikov as he jumps to the side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kersikov, as that shot connected.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Futeran scores with a sloppy right hand. Kersikov should have avoided that one.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Futeran moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Futeran shoots in and drives through. Kersikov sprawls well.
Marko Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Futeran.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Futeran.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kersikov - that will leave a mark!
Futeran closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kersikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Futeran will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Futeran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Futeran takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kersikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Futeran has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Futeran stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Futeran throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Futeran staying out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Futeran blocks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Kersikov as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Futeran moves out of range.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Futeran checks it well.
Futeran throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Futeran just misses with a punch to the body.
Futeran lands a nice looking body shot.
Kersikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Futeran lands a jab to the head.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Futeran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Kersikov.
Futeran scores with a jab. Kersikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Futeran slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Futeran misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the liver by Kersikov. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Futeran throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Kersikov scores with a spinning back kick!
Futeran dives in for a single leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Futeran is just out of range.
Futeran throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kersikov 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Kersikov!
Marko Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 80: Abarai vs Imanari
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Grimes's knee but Grimes avoids it well.
Grimes throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Grimes moves out of range easily.
Grimes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grimes counters with a thumping low kick.
Grimes slips a straight right by Kersikov.
A low kick from Kersikov is predictable there
letting Grimes counter with a right hand.
Grimes throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov swings for the body but Grimes moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Grimes misses with a looping left.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov drops his hands momentarily and Grimes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grimes moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov's coach down at KFA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kersikov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Grimes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grimes under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov misses the jab.#T1#
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grimes.
Grimes throws a good cross that connects.
Grimes throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Grimes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab by Grimes.
Grimes is looking to slow Kersikov down with leg kicks.
Grimes's corner calls for a 1-2. Grimes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Grimes is out of range.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grimes.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kersikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grimes.
Kersikov wants to slow Grimes down by chopping away at his legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Rogan Grimes has been cut.#T2#
Kersikov walks into a jab.
Grimes is looking to score with low kicks.
Kersikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grimes misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grimes, as that shot connected.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Grimes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grimes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range and Grimes settles back down.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Grimes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grimes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kersikov lands with a nice body kick.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Grimes counters with an inside leg kick.
Grimes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov tries to land a body kick
and Grimes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Grimes moved out of range nicely.
Grimes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kersikov throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.#T3#
Kersikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Grimes is out of range.
Kersikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A good leg kick by Grimes.
Grimes wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Kersikov misses with a body punch
letting Grimes counter with a right hand.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Grimes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A good leg kick by Grimes.
Grimes throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grimes counters with a thumping low kick.
Grimes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grimes scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimes cracks Kersikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grimes is out of range.
Kersikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grimes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Grimes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
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.
Grimes lands a head shot.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Grimes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grimes tries to move into range but Kersikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Grimes throws out a powerful jab.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Grimes.
Kersikov thinks about the counter body kick.
Grimes blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rogan Grimes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rogan Grimes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kersikov misses with a few strikes there.
Kersikov with the inside leg kick.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov looks to throw a body kick
and Grimes counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Grimes slaps the foot to one side.
Grimes catches Kersikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A low kick from Grimes is predictable there
and Kersikov counters with a series of strikes. Grimes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grimes checks it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grimes checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grimes.
Grimes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Grimes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kersikov throws a fast counter high kick but Grimes manages to duck under it in time.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grimes is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Grimes avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Grimes throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grimes.
Grimes connects with an inside leg kick.
Rogan Grimes is winning the standup battle so far.
Grimes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov thows a leg kick but Grimes checks it
and Grimes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kersikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Grimes connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Kersikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the body
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grimes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Grimes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Grimes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the body
and Grimes counters with a low kick, right behind Kersikov 's knee.
Kersikov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grimes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
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 tries to move into range but Grimes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grimes checks a leg kick nicely.
A good leg kick by Grimes.
Grimes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Grimes misses with a straight left.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Grimes is looking to score with low kicks.
Kersikov scores with the left hand. Grimes knows he should have avoided that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grimes.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimes.
Kersikov misses with the body kick
and Grimes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grimes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grimes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kersikov on the side of the head.
Grimes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Grimes tries a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Grimes.
Kersikov throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Grimes counter with a right hand.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Kersikov tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grimes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kersikov under the eye.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Grimes checks it.
Grimes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Grimes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Kersikov connects with a body shot.
A big right from Grimes misses.
Grimes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kersikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grimes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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, Grimes has got the better of the exchanges.
Kersikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grimes counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Grimes is wise to it.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grimes.
Kersikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Grimes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grimes.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimes.
Grimes throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Grimes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy body kick from Kersikov
and Grimes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grimes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Grimes counters with a thumping low kick.
Grimes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimes lands a nice shot that snaps Kersikov's head back.
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 Grimes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grimes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rogan Grimes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rogan Grimes's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A clash of legs there as Grimes blocks the low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grimes.
Grimes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kersikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kersikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grimes throws a leg kick which misses Kersikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kersikov tries to avoid it.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the head.
Grimes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Grimes moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Grimes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kersikov scores with a nice right hand.
Grimes misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
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 tries to score with a low kick but Grimes moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Kersikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grimes will feel that in the morning.
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov digs a good hook to Grimes's body.
Kersikov throws a nice looking combination but Grimes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Grimes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kersikov just manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grimes.
Grimes misses with an uppercut.
Grimes misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimes.
A low kick lands for Grimes.
A jab from Grimes misses.
Kersikov swinging wildly here.
Marko Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Grimes.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Grimes slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Grimes misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grimes 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 Kersikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kersikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kersikov ducks right into an uppercut from Grimes.
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 buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grimes moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Grimes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.
Nice defenses there by Grimes.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Grimes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grimes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Grimes lands with an overhand left.
Kersikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grimes.
Kersikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grimes throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grimes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Grimes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Grimes avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Grimes counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Grimes sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grimes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Grimes saw that one coming.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grimes. #T4#
Grimes misses with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grimes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grimes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grimes on the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Grimes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grimes with a jab.
A low kick from Kersikov misses
and Grimes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kersikov's knee momentarily.
Grimes is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Grimes.
Grimes tried to score with a low kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Grimes counters with an outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rogan Grimes.
Well Grimes 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 71: Kofel vs Alderidge
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Swanson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Swanson is out of range.
Swanson wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Some wild striking there from Swanson.
Swanson throws a head kick that half lands.
Swanson misses with a low kick as Kersikov jumps back.
Jacques Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Swanson.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Swanson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Swanson tries to clinch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Swanson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kersikov.
Swanson 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by Swanson.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick lands for Swanson.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Swanson is looking to score with low kicks.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov is looking for a counter combo.
Kersikov thumps Swanson with a low kick.
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Swanson connects with a single shot there.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Swanson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kersikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Swanson walks into a straight right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a one two! Swanson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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 tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Swanson is able to avoid easily.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Swanson lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.
Kersikov misses with a two punch combination.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Swanson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Swanson moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Swanson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Kersikov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Swanson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kersikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swanson feints a counter leg kick.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swanson.
Swanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range and Swanson settles back down.
Kersikov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swanson's sensitive parts.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Swanson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Swanson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kersikov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A low kick from Swanson misses
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Swanson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kersikov throws a quick counter head kick but Swanson was just out of range.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Swanson avoids it.
Swanson connects with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov throws out a powerful jab.
Kersikov wants to slow Swanson down by chopping away at his legs.
Swanson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Swanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Swanson tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Swanson blocks the leg kick.
Swanson connects with a jab.
Swanson scores with a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Kersikov.
Swanson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Swanson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Swanson. That one must have hurt.
Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
Kersikov clobbers Swanson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Swanson scores with a leg kick.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Swanson checks a leg kick nicely.
Swanson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kersikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Marko Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Swanson's leg. Swanson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swanson checks a leg kick nicely.
Kersikov with a nice cross.
Kersikov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Some bone on bone action there as Kersikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson throws a right and a left that Kersikov avoids nicely.
Swanson missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Swanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it #KD#
and Kersikov counters with a crisp one two that drops Swanson! Kersikov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Swanson to his feet! Swanson is in big trouble!#ROC#Swanson is rocked!#T1#
Kersikov fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Swanson square on the jaw! Damn, Swanson is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marko Kersikov!
Marko Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jacques Swanson spoke after the fight, saying 'This is a wakeup call uh, for sure. I will train harder than I've ever trained before! Je suis désolé.'.

Event: DMMA 61: Luciano v Andrianakis
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Kersikov connects with a crisp jab.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kersikov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Stabber tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it.
Stabber on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #KD2#
Kersikov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Stabber sprawling to the canvas! Stabber rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kersikov finish him?! #ROC2#Stabber is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Stabber. Those never looked like landing.
Oh Stabber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stabber misses with a hook.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Stabber.
Stabber paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stabber misses with a combination
and Kersikov counters with a huge left! Stabber is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kersikov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Stabber from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kersikov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Kersikov!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 27
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.
Kersikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Kersikov misses with a combination
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Sitsongrit sees coming a mile off.
Kenchai Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Sitsongrit blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Kersikov down with leg kicks. #T1#
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Kersikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kersikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kersikov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick nicely.
Sitsongrit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Kersikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Kenchai Sitsongrit has been cut.
Kersikov closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Sitsongrit out cold! Sitsongrit corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marko Kersikov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Kersikov gets caught flat footed, as And Win T shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kersikov is looking to stand back up but And Win T counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kersikov. #REVR#
Kersikov wants to control the action here but instead And Win T manages to pass to full mount! #SUB2#
And Win T 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. And Win T anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Kersikov and secures both hooks! This could be bad! And Win T slips an arm under Kersikov chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. And Win T has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. And Win T 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 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). I Just Fight And Win T!

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